Highlighting some of the modifications to the 40th Edition of the International Air Transport Association , the following was sited: 3.6.2.3 — Differences between biological products and diagnostic specimens were separated. Biological products are defined as products which are manufactured and packaged in accordance with national governmental health authorities and transported for final packaging or distribution or use for personal health care by medical professionals. These are not considered infectious substances. 5.0.2.4 — Shippers are required to insure that their packages will withstand the requirements of all modes of transportation used after airlines stated that packages were not built to withstand all the rigors involved in the transport industry. Also, for Division 6.2 materials, there are many Operator Variations approved by domestic and international airlines.
HazMat
