QUESTION: We recently imported shower gel and perfume and when the container arrived at the US port our trucking company alerted us that a hazardous material placard was on the container. They refused to pick up the container until a Dangerous Goods Notice (DGN) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) were provided. We were never […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have guidance/language that would go in a Bill of Lading (for both domestic and foreign) whereby the product is HazMat? EPA specific language? ********** Answers: Hazmat are regulated by IMO, IATA and DOT depending on mode of transportation. What you are referring to is Proper Shipping Name and is specific to each […]
QUESTION: Concerning Hazmat General Awareness training, is there legal language in the hazmat regulations that stipulate any requirements for this type of training? I understand there are requirements for multi-modal (IATA, DOT, and IMDG) training, but have not been able to locate anything on “General Awareness” training. If yes, can you please specify the exact […]
Question: Hoping someone can provide some guidance to the following questions regarding Hazmat / Dangerous Goods materials/shipping? 1) I have heard in the past that any physical warehouse containing Hazmat/DG must have all of this material physically separated from the rest of the inventory. Can anyone point to a regulation which addresses this? 2) I […]
Question: I’m seeking the advise of the membership to see how others are handling the lithium ion battery requirements. I have read that the labeling requirement is only for lithium ion batteries that are shipped to international locations. I have also read that the batteries need to be labeled for domestic travel on […]
Question: Recently we had a US export where the HazMat requirements for French groundtransport differed from that of US-DOT and IMDG. A placard change is legally required when is arrives in France. The placardscannot be affixed before arrival. The French importer insists that we the US exporter must ensure the French-required placards are affixed at […]
I was wondering if anyone was aware of a “watch list” of chemicals that, in the event the nation goes to a Code Red status, would not be allowed to be transported within the United States, or through the borders? I am hearing “rumors” of a so-called list, possibly maintained by the Department of Homeland […]
We are importing a clock with 1.5 V silver oxide batteries. The manufacturer states that these are non-toxic, and the only documentation that we need to provide for shipment is the MSDS. In this case, do we need to have the MSDS on hand at warehouses, or other locations, or is there some sort of […]
Question: Can anyone please provide a referral to a good company for Dangerous Goods / Hazmat Training and general DG consulting?
We have a general question regarding WHERE in a large multi-billion$ global organization does the Hazmat responsibility for DOT, IATA and Maritime fall. Does the responsibility for corporate hazmat compliance reside in EHS, Logistics-Supply Chain or Trade Compliance (Imports-Exports) We realize it could fall into numberous functions but what is best practice.
We have a general question regarding WHERE in a large multi-billion$ global organization does the Hazmat responsibility for DOT, IATA and Maritime fall. Does the responsibility for corporate hazmat compliance reside in EHS, Logistics-Supply Chain or Trade Compliance (Imports-Exports) We realize it could fall into numberous functions but what is best practice.
I recently started with a new company whose company product base is non-hazardous with the exception of one small group which is adhesive (spray and can). Our warehouse recently had to fill out a IMO cert and no-one knew how. I was shocked. My understanding was that even if you have one hazardous material you […]