IATA Packing and Shipping Dangerous Goods Practice Test

Packaging requirements for dangerous goods in air transport are determined by the hazard class and the packing group. The hazard class identifies the type of risk (for example, flammable, toxic, corrosive), and each class has prescribed packaging standards. The packing group indicates the severity of danger within that class (I for greater danger, II for moderate, III for lesser). The combination of these two factors dictates the exact packaging, test requirements, and performance standards to ensure a package can withstand normal handling and accident conditions. Origin or destination, weight or volume, and carrier preference do not set these regulatory packaging standards (weight/volume may affect quantity limits or labeling, but not the core packaging category).