With summer in full swing, regulatory updates continue to roll in. Now’s the moment to catch up on what’s changing and how it impacts your business. ICC is here with key updates and expert insights to help you navigate the busy season ahead with confidence and clarity.
🔍 This Month's Spotlights:
2025 HazMat Industry Updates: Second Quarter Key Insights delivers essential regulatory updates across the U.S., Canada, and global jurisdictions. From railway rule delays to battery label revisions and new packaging standards, this roundup keeps your compliance knowledge sharp and up to date.
Are Smoke Detectors Radioactive? breaks down how ionization smoke detectors use americium-241 to detect smoke, and why it’s nothing to worry about when used correctly. Learn what DG regulations say about shipping these devices and when exceptions apply.
PHMSA & FRA: Notice Issued for Train Consist Rule unpacks the delayed rollout of HM-263, a rule created to improve hazmat emergency response after the East Palestine derailment. With Class I railroads facing logistical hurdles, a one-year enforcement extension gives them time to build a more effective compliance system.
Labeling Lithium and Sodium Batteriesexplains the evolving rules around the Battery Mark and when a phone number is required. Discover the difference between international and Canadian regulations, and why domestic shipments still need that number on the label.
What is the Stacking Test? explains this essential requirement for UN packaging compliance. Learn how packaging is tested to withstand real-world stacking pressure, and why passing this test is crucial for transporting dangerous goods safely.
Publication Update: IATA DGR Addendum Available
Ensure your IATA 2025 Dangerous Goods Regulations (66th Edition) is up to date. A new addendum has been released—download, print, and insert it into your physical manual, or rest easy knowing digital versions update automatically.
Don’t miss our Q3 regulatory updates webinar taking place on September 4, where we’ll cover key changes in hazmat and dangerous goods regulations. Click here to register and stay ahead in compliance!
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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