August is here, and the busy summer shipping season continues. In this issue, we're sharing the latest hazardous materials updates, regulatory changes, and practical guidance to help your team stay informed, maintain compliance, and keep operations running smoothly.
🔍 This Month's Spotlights:
ICAO Releases Corrigendum to Technical Instructions highlights the latest corrections to the 2025-2026 ICAO Technical Instructions. Learn what was updated and why even minor revisions matter for air transport compliance.
Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ending explains what shippers need to know before the December 31, 2026 deadline for the updated lithium battery mark. Learn how the new requirements simplify compliance and what steps to take before the transition ends.
EPA Aligns EPCRA Reporting with OSHA HazCom 2024 explains how the EPA's latest rule simplifies hazardous chemical reporting by aligning EPCRA requirements with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Learn what changed and the key compliance dates facilities need to know.
Canada Updates the Lithium Battery Mark outlines Canada's latest changes to lithium battery marking requirements, including a smaller label size and the removal of the phone number requirement. Learn what the new rules mean, how the transition period works, and what to do with your existing label inventory.
HM-257A: A Small Rule with a Big Impact explores how PHMSA's latest rule streamlines the explosives approval process without changing existing safety standards. Learn how the updates reduce administrative burden, improve efficiency, and modernize approvals for manufacturers and regulators alike.
As summer winds down, staying current with regulatory changes can help keep shipments moving safely and avoid unnecessary compliance issues. ICC is here with the training, resources, and expert guidance you need to support safe, compliant operations every step of the way.
ICC offers comprehensive training on hazardous materials and dangerous goods covering various subjects such as air, ground, and sea shipping, biological substances, and dry ice, as well as OSHA and WHMIS regulations.
ICC’s Compliance Bulletin is the go-to source for our customers to stay informed of all the rapid regulatory changes that impact their business. Share this with your colleagues to ensure awareness!
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