As the fall season settles in and the year winds down, November is a time for both reflection and preparation. With new regulatory deadlines approaching and evolving standards on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. In this edition, ICC delivers timely updates, practical guidance, and tools to help your team maintain compliance and safety through the final weeks of 2025.
🔍 This Month's Spotlights:
What’s New in IATA’s 13th Edition Battery Shipping Regulations unpacks the most important 2026 updates to battery transport rules. Learn about new classifications for battery-powered vehicles, stricter state of charge limits, digital tool upgrades, and practical guidance to stay compliant in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2025breaks down the most frequently cited workplace safety standards, from fall protection to hazard communication. Discover which violations topped OSHA’s list this year and learn proactive steps to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and build a safer work environment.
Understanding Orange UN Numbered Panels explains when and how orange UN numbered panels should be used in the U.S., Canada, and internationally under regulations like 49 CFR, TDG, and IMDG. Learn how these panels serve as a compliant alternative to numbered placards for bulk shipments of dangerous goods.
Health Canada Aligns GHS Enforcement with the OSHA Deadline outlines a risk-based approach allowing Canadian businesses more time to comply with WHMIS, in step with the U.S. OSHA’s 2027 deadline. This alignment helps companies using unified U.S./Canadian SDSs reduce regulatory friction and streamline compliance efforts across both jurisdictions.
We hope this November bulletin provided the clarity and resources you need to navigate the season’s regulatory demands with confidence. Whether you’re wrapping up the year or laying groundwork for 2026, our experts are here to support your compliance goals with trusted advice, training, and solutions.
We’ll return next month with more essential updates. Until then, stay safe, stay compliant, and finish strong.
New IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations take effect January 1, 2026, with key updates for batteries, hybrid vehicles, and emerging energy tech. Get ahead of compliance requirements, and download the guide here.
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