October is a turning point for many businesses: cooler weather, busier schedules, and a renewed focus on closing out the year strong. It’s also a critical time to stay up to date with evolving compliance requirements. This month, ICC brings you essential updates, regulatory insights, and helpful tools to ensure your operations stay safe and aligned with current standards.
🔍 This Month's Spotlights:
GHS Update introduces key changes in the upcoming 11th edition of the Globally Harmonized System, including a new hazard class for climate impact, updated health and physical hazard classifications, and improved labeling rules for small containers. These updates strengthen hazard communication, align with modern science, and address emerging environmental concerns to keep compliance clear and current.
PHMSA Announces New Administrator introduces Paul J. Roberti as the agency’s new head after a four-year vacancy, bringing a unique blend of legal and scientific expertise to hazardous materials and pipeline safety oversight. This leadership change signals renewed focus on transport safety and regulatory enforcement at the Department of Transportation.
Inner Containers in UN Single Packaging?explores the surprising flexibility of UN-rated single packaging, confirming that inner containers can be used if they don’t compromise performance. Learn how to stay compliant while maximizing packaging efficiency.
October: Fire Safety Month highlights the importance of prevention and preparedness at home, work, and in the community. From testing smoke alarms to practicing escape plans, learn how simple steps can protect lives and property during this month’s fire safety campaign.
We hope this October edition gave you the clarity and resources you need to maintain compliance through the final stretch of the year. As always, our team is here to help you navigate the changes with expert advice, reliable training, and trusted products.
We’ll be back next month with more updates. Until then, stay safe, stay current, and keep moving forward with confidence.
Publication Update: IATA 2026 DGR Changes Announced
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Q3’s Key HazMat Industry Updates Catch up on the most important regulatory shifts and compliance insights from Q3. Whether you attended the webinar or not, this summary helps ensure you’re up to date on key developments affecting hazmat transport. Download the full summary now.
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.
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