INTRODUCTION

THE QUALITY SYSTEM OF PURPOSE OF THE DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING REGULATIONS

According to the quality system of Mantraco, Air Logistics Provider, the Subject Regulations are published in order to provide procedures for the shipper, agent and integrated trade partner (who are non-aircraft operator) by which articles and substances with hazardous properties can be safely transported by air on all commercial air transport.

In 1985, Mantraco, the sole Member of WACO in Taiwan recognised the growing need to transport by air, articles and substances having hazardous properties which, if uncontrolled, could adversely affect the safety of the passengers, crew and/or aircraft on which they are carried. Experience in other modes of transport had demonstrated that most such articles and substances could be carried safely provided that the article or substance was properly packed and the quantities in each package were properly limited. Using this experience together with the industry's knowledge of the specialized characteristics of air transport, MANTRACO start to develop the first regulations for the handling of dangerous goods by air. The first edition of the Dangerous Goods handling Regulations was published in 1988 as the Handling of Restricted Articles Regulations.

  GENERAL PHILOSOPHY

  Dangerous goods can be transported safely by air transport provided certain principles are strictly followed. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is an easy-to-use manual based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions. It incorporates additional operational requirements which provide a harmonized system for operators to accept and transport dangerous goods safely and efficiently.

The Regulations include a detailed list of individual articles and substances specifying the United Nations classification of each article or substance and their acceptability for air transport as well as the conditions for their transport. Since no listing can be complete, the list also includes many generic or otherwise specified? entries to assist in the classification of those articles or substances not listed by name.

Some dangerous goods have been identified as being too dangerous to be carried on any aircraft under any circumstances; others are forbidden under normal circumstances but may be carried with specific approvals from the States concerned; some are restricted to carriage on all cargo aircraft; most however, can be safely carried on passenger aircraft as well, provided certain requirements are met.

Packaging is the essential component in the safe transport of dangerous goods by air. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations provide Packing Instructions for all dangerous goods acceptable for air transport with a wide range of options for inner, outer and single packaging. The packing instructions normally require the use of UN performance-tested specification packaging, however these are not required when dangerous goods are shipped in Limited Quantities under the provisions of Limited Quantity Packing Instructions. The quantity of dangerous goods permitted within these packaging is strictly limited by the Regulations so as to minimize the risk should an incident occur. Mantraco, IATA approved Cargo Agent, we set up our quality system of handling Dangerous goods is under back to back concept. Initiation of this manual started from investigation of the internal & external factor, then formulation the procedure, after evaluation and pilot test of the system, there are some correction after to meet both local and IATA requirement, subject system implemented from Jan. 1, 1999.

Training is also an essential element in maintaining a safe regulatory regime. It is necessary for all individuals involved in the preparation or transport of dangerous goods to be properly trained to carry out their responsibilities. Depending on the job-function, this may entail only familiarization training or may also include more detailed training in the intricacies of the Regulations. It is important to remember that dangerous goods are very unlikely to cause a problem when they are prepared and handled in compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

The proper declaration of dangerous goods by the shipper ensures that all in the transportation chain know what dangerous goods they are transporting, how to properly load and handle them and what to do if an incident or accident occurs either inflight or on the ground. The pilot-in-command must know what is on board the aircraft in order to properly deal with any emergencies which may occur. The pilot must also convey this information if possible to air traffic services to aid in the response to any aircraft incident or accident. Information regarding Hidden Dangerous Goods?  must also be conveyed to passengers to assist them in recognising dangerous goods which they are not permitted to carry on their person or in their baggage and which may not be readily recognisable as being dangerous.

Lastly, our system always revised according to notice from IATA, since dangerous goods accidents or incidents must be reported, so that an investigation by the relevant authorities can establish the cause and take corrective action. Also, if as a result of these investigations changes are required in the Regulations, appropriate regulatory action can be taken without delay.

MAJOR CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS IN THE 42ND EDITION

CURRENT AMENDMENTS:-

Shulman Airfreight International Taiwan Ltd, Mantraco Ltd and NNR Aircargo Service Taiwan Inc are under the same group of system and top management, we are amendment our handling regulations subject to The 42nd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments made by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board and includes changes to be introduced by ICAO in its 2001--2002 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions. The following list is intended to assist the user with identifying the main changes introduced in this edition and must not be considered as an exhaustive listing. The changes have been prefaced by the section or subsection in which the change occurs.

Shading has been used to highlight major changes, however additional changes are also contained in unshaved paragraphs.

2.9—SState/Operator Variations:

Please refer to 2.9.2 for changes to State Variations and 2.9.3 for changes to Operator Variations.

Section 3—The classification criteria in Section? reflects the changes in 11^th edition of the UN Recommendations and the 3rd EEdition of the Manual of Tests and Criteria. These new provisions are applicable from 1 July 2001.

4.2—TThe word Prohibited? in proper shipping names has been replaced with the word “sstabilized?

4.2—Sdome proper shipping names have formatting changes.

4.2—FFrom 1 July 2001, the entry for dangerous goods in machinery and apparatus is changed to class?.

A45—Tthis special provision has been considerably revised.

A67—Anote has been added to clarify that wheel chairs with gel type batteries do not require battery disconnection.

A81—This provision is now applicable to body fluids and the size of receptacle has been increased to 1 L.

Section 5—There are a number of changes to the entries in the packing instructions. Many of these changes are applicable from 1 July?001 and limit the quantities which are permitted in packaging.

6.2.7 new packaging code for drums made of materials other than steel or aluminum has been added. Note, these packaging are not currently used in air transport.

7.2.3.2 from 1July 2001, subsidiary risk labels do not have the class/division number obliterated.

8.2.2 the requirement to identify that a Dangerous Goods Declaration is not required on the air waybill has been deleted.

8.3—TThe requirements to attach additional documentation when necessary have been extended.

9.1.1.5—AAcceptance staff are required to seek additional information when encountering packages suspected of containing dangerous goods.

9.2.1.2 From July 001, handling, loading and storage of fissile radioactive material must take into account the criticality safety index.

9.3.2.1—FFrom 1 JJuly001, the requirements for segregation of dangerous goods change.

Section 10—TThis section is only applicable until 1 JJuly 2001, see Appendix G.

Appendix A—DDefinition of Aircraft Engines and related machines has been added.

Appendix F—MMinor changes to F.1 and F.2.

Appendix G—A new appendix has been included for this 42^nd edition only. This contains the radioactive material regulations to be adopted by the ICAO Technical Instructions from 1 July 2001. This section will become the revised Section  in the 43^rd edition.

Endorsed Schools The list of IATA Endorsed Training Schools has been revised and expanded.

General—Aan example of a standard incident reporting form acceptable by many states is provided at the end of the Section 9.

REFERENCE MARKS

The following symbols placed against an item indicate changes from the previous edition:

                Symbol / Meaning

                Addition of a new item.

                Change to an item.

                                This provision is effective until 30 June 2001.

                                This provision becomes effective 1 July 2001.

List of Tables

Table 1.5.A - Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula (1.5.2)

Table 2.1.A - Dangerous Goods Forbidden in Aircraft Under Any Circumstances

Table 2.3.A - Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew  (2.3)

Table 2.7.A - Excepted Quantity (Limits) Inner and Outer Packaging (2.7.5)

Table 3.1.A - Compatibility Group For Explosives

Table 3.1.B - Scheme of Classification of Explosives, Combination of Hazard Division with Compatibility Group

Table 3.3.A - Class 3 Packing Group Assignment (3.3.2.2)

Table 3.3.B - Viscous Substances Packing Group III criteria (3.3.3.2)

Table 3.6.A - Oral, Dermal and Dust/Mist Inhalation Hazards Division 6.1 Packing Group Criteria (3.6.1.3)

Table 3.6.B - Vapour Inhalation Hazard—Ddivision 6.1 Packing Group Criteria (3.6.1.3)

Table 3.8.A - Class 8 Packing Group Assignment based on Corrosivity (3.8.3)

Table 3.10.A - Precedence of Hazards and Packing Groups for Classes 3, 4 and 8 and for Divisions 5.1 and 6.1 (3.10.1)

Table 4.1.A - Generic and Hazard Class Proper Shipping Names

Table 5.0.A - Test Pressure Marking Examples (5.0.2.14.2(c))

Table 5.0.B - Absorbent Material Requirements (5.0.2.12.2)

Table 5.0.C - List of UN Specification Packagings

Table 6.0.C - Examples of UN Specification Markings—Nnew (6.0.4.2)

Table 6.0.D - Examples of UN Specification Markings—Rreconditioned Packaging (6.0.5)

Table 6.0.E - Example of UN Specification Markings—Iinfectious Substances (6.0.6)

Table 6.0.F - Example of UN Specification Markings—Ssalvage Packaging (6.0.7)

Table 6.3.A - Drop Test Requirements  (6.3.3)

Table 6.4.A - Filling Density of Packaging having a Water Capacity of 454 Liters (100 gallons) or less (6.4.3)

Table 6.4.B - Filling Density of Packaging having a Water Capacity Greater Than 454 Liters (100 gallons) (6.4.3)

Table 6.5.A - Drop Test—Ppackage Preparation Requirements (6.5.1.1)

Table 9.3.A (I) - Segregation of Packages (9.3.2)

Table 9.3.A (II) - Segregation of Packages (9.3.2)

Table 9.3.B - Aircraft Activity Limits for LSA Material and SCO in Industrial Packages (9.3.10.3.5)

Table 9.3.C - Type of Freight Container or Aircraft (9.3.10.5)

Table 9.3.D - Separation of Radioactive Material—Ppassenger and Cargo Aircraft (9.3.10.6)

Table 9.3.E - Separation of Radioactive Material—Ccargo Aircraft (9.3.10.6)

Table 9.3.F - Separation of Radioactive Material—Pphotographic Films and Plates (9.3.10.7)

Table 9.4.A - Applicable Limits of non-fixed radioactive contamination of an Aircraft or Aircraft Equipment

Table 10.3.A - Consignment Mass Limits for Exceptions from the Requirements for Packages Containing Fissile Material

  Table 10.4.A - A1 and A2 Values for Common Radio nuclides (10.4.2.3)

  Table 10.4.B - Basic Radio nuclide Values for Unknown Radio nuclides or Mixtures

  Table 10.5.A - Excepted Package Activity Limits (10.5.9.4)

  Table 10.5.B - Industrial Package Integrity Requirements for LSA Material and SCO (10.5.10.9)

  Table 10.5.C - Limits of Non-Fixed Radioactive Contamination on Surfaces (10.5.9.1)

  Table 10.5.D - Multiplication Factors for Freight Containers (10.5.14.1)

  Table 10.5.E - Transport Index (TI) Determination (10.5.14.1)

  Table 10.5.F - Category Determination for Packages, over packs and Freight Containers (10.5.15.4)

  Table 10.6.A - Type B Package Insulation Criteria (10.6.2.2.2)

Table 10.6.B - Free Drop Distance for Testing Packages to Normal Conditions of Transport (10.6.3.4.3(a))

Table B.3.A - Conversion to SI Units

Table B.3.B - Conversion from SI Units

Table B.3.C - Authorized Equivalents

Table G.10.3.A - Consignment Mass Limits for Exceptions from the Requirements for Packages Containing Fissile Material

Table G.10.4.A - A1 and A2 Values for Common Radio nuclides (10.4.2.3)

Table G.10.4.B - Basic Radio nuclide Values for Unknown Radio nuclides or Mixtures

Table G.10.5.A - Excepted Package Activity Limits (10.5.9.4)

Table G.10.5.B - Industrial Package Integrity Requirements for LSA Material and SCO (10.5.10.9)

Table G.10.5.C - Limits of Non-Fixed Radioactive Contamination on Surfaces (10.5.9.1)

Table G.10.5.D - Multiplication Factors for Freight Containers (10.5.14.1)

Table G.10.5.E - Transport Index (TI) Determination (10.5.14.1)

Table G.10.6.A - Type B Package Insulation Criteria (10.6.2.2.2)

Table G.10.6.B - Free Drop Distance for Testing Packages to Normal Conditions of Transport (10.6.3.4.3(a))

PREFACE

  This 42nd Eedition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations becomes effective on 1 January?001 and replaces the 41st Eedition, which must not be used after 31 December?000 unless specifically permitted in these regulations.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board pursuant to IATA Resolutions 618 and 619 and constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines. This edition of the IATA Regulations is based on the requirements of Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago, 1944) and the 2001--2002 Edition of the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284--AN/905) adopted by the Council of ICAO and published by ICAO.

Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air are recognized as the sole authentic legal source material in the air transport of dangerous goods. Consequently, any additional or explanatory material added by IATA does not form part of the authentic text of the ICAO Technical Instructions and does not have the same legal force.

In developing its Regulations, IATA has drawn on its extensive experience to give special attention to the format and wording of these Regulations to make this a readily understandable and easy-to-use manual. There are certain differences between the IATA and ICAO regulations, which stem from operational considerations and result in a regulatory regime, which is necessarily more restrictive than the ICAO requirements. These differences are identified by the symbol? Appearing in the margin. The IATA Regulations also incorporate additional material of practical assistance to users.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are also available in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish language versions.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Due to the deferred effective date of the legally binding 2001--2002 ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, portions of the 42nd Eedition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations will not become effective until 1 July?001, while others will cease to be applicable after 30 June?001. All such instances are marked by and respectively.

Similarly, the contents of Section 10—Rradioactive Material and the Radioactive Checklist provided at the end of the book will no longer be valid after 30 June 2001. Appendix G—Rradioactive Material, based on the ST-1 as put forth by the International Atomic Energy Association, must be used for all radioactive shipments as of 1 July 2001. A new Radioactive Checklist incorporating all relevant changes is included at the end of Appendix G.

Any comments concerning this Manual should be addressed to the:

Arlo Lee

Quality Manager

The SAIT Group  Telephone 8862 2773 9323  Fax 8862 2773 9320                       email: arlo@sai.mantraco.com.tw

For Major regulation by IATA, please contact:-

The Editor, Dangerous Goods Regulations

International Air Transport Association

Cargo Department

Tel: +1 (514) 390 6770

Fax: +1 (514) 874 2660

Teletype: YMQFAXB

E-mail:  dangood@iata.org

For Internet dangerous goods information (web address):

www.iata.org/cargo/dg

Dangerous goods information hotline:

Tel: +1 (514) 390 6770

Fax: +1 (514) 874 2660

Operator's Responsibilities

When the consignment accepted on our consolidation service, means we are operated as a non-aircraft carrier, the responsibilities: -

STATE VARIATIONS:               BEG-05, DKG-01, HKG-01, ITG-05, MYG-01, USG-13, AND ZAG-01

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:    5X-02/03/05, 9C-01, AC-01, CI-03, CO-08, DL-10, JD-01/02/03/05, JL-01/05, KE-01/02/04, KZ-01/02/05, LY-04/05, ME-03, NG-01, NH-01/05, OS-01, RG-05, RJ-01, SK-02, TK-05, TR-07

In transporting dangerous goods, an operator must comply with the requirements of Section 9 for:

l          Acceptance;

l          Storage;

l          Loading;

l          Inspection;

l          Provision of Information;

l          Emergency Response;

l          Retention of Records;

l          Training.

Note:  When an operator, its subsidiary or an agent of the operator offers a consignment of dangerous goods for air transport then the operator, its subsidiary or the agent is a shipper and must comply with shipper's responsibilities (See subsection 1.3). This is applicable even if the consignment is to be transported on its own or other operator's services.

1.5 Training Requirements

1.5.0 General

1.5.0.1 The successful application of regulations concerning the transport of dangerous goods and the achievement of their objectives are greatly dependent on the appreciation by all individuals concerned of the risks involved and on a detailed understanding of the Regulations. Properly planned and maintained initial and recurrent training programmes can only achieve this for all persons concerned in the transport of dangerous goods.

1.5.0.2 Training must be provided or verified upon the employment of a person in a position involving the transport of dangerous goods by air.

1.5.0.3 recurrent training must take place within 24 months of previous training to ensure knowledge is current, unless a competent authority has defined a shorter period.

1.5.0.4 a test must be undertaken following dangerous goods training to verify understanding of the regulations. A certificate must be issued confirming successful completion of the test.

1.5.1 Training Programmers

Initial and recurrent training programmers must be established and maintained by or on behalf of:

n             operators;

n             agencies which perform, on behalf of the operator, the act of accepting, handling, loading, unloading, transfer or other processing of cargo;

n             agencies located at an airport which perform, on behalf of the operator, the act of processing passengers;

n             agencies, not located at an airport, which perform, on behalf of the operator, the act of checking in passengers;

n             agencies other than operators involved in processing cargo;

n             shippers of dangerous goods, including packers and shippers' agents; and

n             agencies engaged in the security screening of passengers and their baggage.

1.5.2 Training Curricula

1.5.2.1 Personnel must receive training in the requirements commenusurate with their responsibilities.

1.5.2.2 Training must include:

(a)general familiarisation training—which must be aimed at providing familiarity with the general provisions;

(b)function specific training—which must provide detailed training in the requirements applicable to the function for which that person is responsible; and

(c)safety training—which must cover the hazards presented by dangerous goods, safe handling and emergency response procedures.

1.5.2.3 In planning training courses, the various categories of personnel must be familiar with minimum subject matter as indicated in Table 1.5.A.

1.5.3 Approvals

Dangerous goods training programmes for operators' personnel must be subjected to review and approval by the appropriate authority of the State of the operator. Dangerous goods training programmes for all categories of staff shown in 1.5.1, other than operators, should be reviewed and approved as determined by the appropriate national authority.

1.5.4 Record of Training

A record of training must be maintained, which must include:

n             the individual's name;

n             the most recent training completion date;

n             a description, copy or reference to training materials used to meet the training requirement;

n             the name and address of the organization providing the training; and

n             a copy of the certification issued when the individual was trained, which shows that a test has been completed satisfactorily.

The training records must be made available upon request to the appropriate national authority.

Note:  A set of detailed dangerous goods training programmes for the various categories of personnel, prepared jointly with ICAO, is available from IATA. Also available is a set of guidelines for instructors of dangerous goods courses.

TABLE 1.5.A

Minimum Requirements for Training Curricula (1.5.2)

Aspects of transport of dangerous goods by air with which they should be familiar, as a minimum          Category of Personnel ?     See key below              

     1    2             3             4             5             6             7              8            

General philosophy          X                              X              X              X              X              X              X              X             

Limitations                       X                                                                 X              X              X              X              X             

General requirements for shippers                 X              X                                              X                                             

Classification       X              X              X                                              X                                             

List of dangerous goods               X              X              X                                              X              X                             

General packing requirements            X              X              X                                              X                                             

Packing instructions        X              X              X                                              X                                             

Labelling and marking   X              X              X              X              X              X              X              X             

Shipper's Declaration and other relevant documentation   

X                           X                                              X                                             

Acceptance procedures               X                                                                                             

Storage and loading procedures                                      

X           X                                              X                             

Pilots' notification                              X              X                                              X                             

Provisions for passengers and crew

X           X              X              X              X              X              X              X             

Emergency procedures X              X              X              X              X              X              X              X             

KEY

1    Shippers, shippers' agents, including operator's staff acting as shippers, operators staff preparing dangerous

      goods as COMAT

2             Packers

3             Cargo acceptance staff of operators and agencies acting on behalf of operators

4             Staff of operators and agencies acting on behalf of operators engaged in the ground handling, storage and loading of cargo and baggage

5                 Passenger handling staff and security staff who deal with the screening of passengers and their baggage

6             Staff of agencies other than operators involved in processing cargo

7              Flight crew members and load planners

8             Crew members (other than flight crew)

Note:

                Depending on the responsibilities of the person, the aspects of training to be covered may vary from those shown in Table.5.A—e.g. it may be more appropriate for a packer to cover the aspects with which a shipper should be familiar; if an operator carries only cargo, those aspects relating to passengers may be omitted from the training programme for his staff and flight crew.

Shipper's Responsibilities

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STATE VARIATIONS:               CAG-01/05, DEG-01/04, GBG-01/02, IRG-01, ITG-01/05/06, MYG-02/03, SAG-01, USG-04, ZAG-01

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:    5X-02/03/05, 9C-01, AC-01, CI-03, CO-08, DL-10, JD-01/02/03/05, JL-01, KE-01/02/04, KZ-01/02/05, LY-04/05, ME-03, NG-01, NH-01/05/07, OS-01, RG-05, RJ-01, SK-02, TK-05, TR-07

1.3.2 Specific Responsibilities

Before any package or over pack of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, the shipper must comply with the following specific responsibilities.

1.3.1.1 A shipper must comply fully with these Regulations when offering a consignment of dangerous goods to IATA Member and associate Member airlines, and to airlines participating in IATA interline agreements for cargo. In addition, shippers must comply with any applicable regulations set forth by the States of origin, transit and destination.

1.3.1.2 These Regulations are fully compliant with the ICAO Technical Instructions. A shipper, offering articles or substances in violation of these Regulations, may be in breach of national law and may be subject to legal penalties.

1.3.1.3 In these Regulations the words shall and must are used to indicate a mandatory requirement. The words should and may indicate a preferred requirement and are not binding.

1.3.2 Specific Responsibilities

Before any package or over pack of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, the shipper must comply with the following specific responsibilities.

1.3.2.1 A shipper must provide such information to his employees as will enable them to carry out their responsibilities with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by air.

1.3.2.2 The shipper must ensure that the articles or substances are not prohibited for transport by air (see 2.1).

1.3.2.3 The articles or substances must be properly identified, classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented and otherwise in a condition for transport in accordance with these Regulations.

1.3.2.4 Before a consignment of dangerous goods is offered for air transport, all relevant persons involved in its preparation must have received training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities, as detailed in 1.5. Where a shipper does not have trained staff, the “relevant persons may be interpreted as applying to those employed to act on the shipper's behalf and undertake the shipper's responsibilities in the preparation of the consignment. However, such persons must be trained as required by 1.5.

1.3.3 Special Arrangements

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:    5X-03, 9C-01, AC-01, CO-08, DL-10, JD-01, JL-01, KE-02, KZ-01, LA-02, ME-03, NG-01, NH-01, OS-01, RJ-01, SJ-01, SK-02, TK-05, TR-07

1.3.3.1 Infectious Substance

STATE VARIATION:  AUG-03

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:    AS-08, CS-07, FX-09, HA-03, LA-04

1.3.3.1.1 Before offering any infectious substances for carriage, the shipper must have made advance arrangements with the consignee; received confirmation that the substance may be legally imported without delay in delivery; made advance arrangements with the operator to ensure expeditious carriage; and notified the consignee of all shipping details (see also 9.1.2).

  1.3.3.1.2 Live vertebrate or invertebrate animals must not be used to consign infectious substances unless such substances cannot be consigned by any other means. Infected live animals must not be transported by air unless exempted in accordance with 2.1.2.

1.3.3.2 Dangerous Goods in Consolidations

OPERATOR VARIATIONS:    AZ-01, CA-01, CI-03, DL-08, IR-02, KA-04, KE-01, KL-01, KZ-05, LA-01, LH-02, LY-02, ME-02, NH-07, PX-03, RJ-02, SV-03, TK-04, UA-06

Dangerous Goods are accepted in consolidations under the conditions specified in 1.3.3.2.1 to 1.3.3.2.5.

1.3.3.2.1 Dangerous goods may be consolidated with goods not subject to these Regulations. Dangerous goods in consolidations are subject to the acceptance check described in 9.1.4. Any delays caused by discrepancies found during the check may result in delay to the complete consolidation.

1.3.3.2.2 Dangerous goods in consolidations must be identified, classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented in accordance with these Regulations and be free from any indication of damage or leakage.

1.3.3.2.3 Packages and over packs containing dangerous goods must be offered to the operator separately from the goods in the consolidation that are not subject to these Regulations. Dangerous goods in consolidations are not acceptable in unit load devices, unless specifically permitted by these Regulations (see 9.1.1.1).

1.3.3.2.4 A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is required for each component (house) consignment.

1.3.3.2.5 Consolidations containing any cargo Aircraft Only?dangerous goods must be shipped on Cargo Aircraft.

1.3.3.2.6 Before a consignment is offered to an operator for transport, the shipper, the freight forwarder and the cargo agent must:

l          ensure that the dangerous goods are in full compliance with the Regulations;

l          segregate dangerous goods contained in a consolidation from goods which are not subject to the Regulations, and offer them separately;

l          ensure that the dangerous goods are not loaded in a unit load device other than those permitted under 9.1.1.1;

for all consignments, check documents and the exterior of packages for indication of hidden hazards.

2.7.4 Shipper's Responsibilities

Before handing to the operator, the shipper must ensure that a package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities will withstand normal conditions of air transport (see 5.0.4) and will not require any special handling, stowage or storage conditions which might necessitate shading from direct sunlight, ventilation, storage away from source of heat, etc.

2.7.5 Quantity Limits

TABLE 2.7.A   (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

a The more restrictive quantity required by either the Primary or Subsidiary Risk must be used.

b For inner packagings, the quantity contained in receptacle with a water capacity of 30 mL. For outer packagings, the sum of the water capacities of all the inner packagings contained must not exceed 1 L.

c Applies only to Organic Peroxides when contained in a chemical kit or a first aid kit.

d See 10.5.9.8.1 (G.10.5.9.8.1), 10.5.9.8.2 (G10.5.9.8.2) and 10.5.9.1 (G.10.5.9.1) through 10.5.9.7 (G.10.5.9.7), radioactive material in excepted packages.

e UN 2803 and UN 2809 are not permitted in Excepted Quantities.

f For substances in Class 9 for which no packing group is indicated in the List of Dangerous Goods, Packing Group II quantities must be used.

Note:

1              Authorized materials only, see 2.7.2 for excluded materials.

2             The above limits only apply to substances that are permitted on passenger aircraft.

2.7.6 Labeling

2.7.6.1 Each package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities must be labeled with a label having minimum dimensions which conforms in shape, colour, format and text to the specimen reproduced in Figure 2.7.B. A label must be affixed or printed on the package on a contrasting background. If the package is included in an overpack, this label must be clearly visible or appear on the overpack also.

2.7.6.2 The shipper must enter the required information on the label and sign it as indicated. The signature may be written by hand or it may be facsimile reproduced by a stamp or by printing. A typewritten signature is not acceptable. The label must not be completed or signed by a consolidator, a forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.

2.7.6.3 If required, the wording in English may be supplemented by an accurate translation in another language. Alternatively, a second label in a different language may be affixed. The text appearing in the space delineated by dotted lines may be changed to accommodate the shipper's requirements as long as it provides the same information.

2.7.6.4 The border of the label must have red diagonal hatching. The label may be printed in black and red on white paper or it may be printed in red only on white paper.

2.7.6.5 The label may contain identification information, including the name of its printer, provided that information is printed outside the border is no larger than 10 point type.

2.7.6.6 The label is shown in Figure 2.7.B.

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.7 Documentation

2.7.7.1 The Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required.

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.7.2 The nature and Quantity of Goods box of the air waybill must be completed with the words dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities and when excepted packages of radioactive material (see 2.7.2(k)) are involved, the additional appropriate wording radioactive material, excepted package . . as required by 10.8.7.3 (G.10.8.7.3).

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.7.8 Packing Requirements

2.7.8.1 Dangerous goods permitted under this Subsection must be packed in well constructed packagings. The materials used to make these packagings including their closures must be of good quality. Packaging materials which may come into contact with the substance or article must not react dangerously with the substance or article and must not affect its packaging functions adversely.

2.7.8.2 Each inner packaging must be constructed of plastic having a minimum thickness of not less than 0.2 mm, or of glass, earthenware or metal. The materials of inner packagings must not contain substances which may react dangerously with the contents, form hazardous products or significantly weaken the packagings. The closure of each inner packaging with a removable closure must be held securely in place with wire, tape or other positive means. Receptacles having necks with moulded screw threads must have threaded type leak-proof cap completely resistant to the contents. Except for temperature sensing devices, liquids must not completely fill inner packagings at a temperature of 55 to130 (detail see up to date regulation available at www.iata.org)

2.7.8.3 Each inner packaging must be securely packed in an intermediate packaging with cushioning material. The intermediate packaging must completely contain the contents in case of breakage or leakage, regardless of package orientation. For liquid dangerous goods, the intermediate packaging must contain sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire contents of the inner packaging. In such cases, the absorbent material may be the cushioning material. Dangerous goods must not react dangerously with cushioning and absorbent materials or adversely affect their properties.

2.7.8.4 The intermediate packaging must be securely packed in a strong rigid outer packaging (wood, fibreboard or other equally strong material).

2.7.8.5 The complete package must be capable of withstanding the tests specified under 2.7.9.

2.7.8.6 Dangerous goods in excepted quantities must not be packed together in the same outer packaging if they react dangerously with each other and cause:

n             combustion and/or evolution of considerable heat;

n                             revolution of flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gases;

n             the formation of corrosive substances; or

n             the formation of unstable substances.

2.7.8.7 The quantities of different dangerous goods contained in one outer packaging must be such that does not exceed the value of 1 where “Q?is calculated using the formula:

where n1, n2, etc. are the net quantities per package of the dangerous goods and M1, M2, etc. are the maximum net quantities per package permitted for these excepted quantity dangerous goods permitted for the appropriate packing group by 2.7.5.2.

2.7.8.8 The following dangerous goods do not need to be taken into account in the calculation of the Q-value:

   (a)  carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), UN 1845; and

   (b)  those with the same UN number, packing group and physical state (i.e. solid or liquid), providing they are the only dangerous goods in the package and the total net quantity does not exceed the maximum net quantity according to 2.7.5.2.

2.7.8.9 If in the shape of a box, two of the three outside dimensions of the package must be at least 100 mm each. If in the shape of a cylinder, the package must have a minimum height of 100 mm and a diameter of at least 100 mm.

2.7.8.10 Overpacks may be used and may also contain packages of dangerous goods or goods not subject to these Regulations provided that there are no packages enclosing different substances which might react dangerously with each other.

2.7.8.11 A package containing dangerous goods in excepted quantities must not contain other dangerous goods that require a Shipper's Declaration.

2.7.9 Package Tests

2.7.9.1 Tests must be carried out on packagings prepared as for transport. Inner receptacles must be filled to not less than 95% of their capacity for solids or 98% for liquids. The substances to be transported in the packaging may be replaced by other substances except where this would invalidate the results of the tests. For solids, when another substance is used, it must have the same physical characteristics (weight, grain size, etc.) as the substance to be carried. In the drop tests for liquids, when another substance is used, its relative density (specific gravity) and viscosity should be similar to those of the substance to be transported.

2.7.9.2 The complete package, as demonstrated by testing, must be capable of withstanding without breakage or leakage of any inner packaging and without significant reduction in effectiveness the tests described in 2.7.9.2.1 and 2.7.9.2.2.

2.7.9.2.1 Free drops onto a rigid, non-resilient flat and horizontal surface from a height of 1.8 metre:

 (a)  For packaging with six sides, i.e. a box shape:

n             one drop flat on bottom;

n             one drop flat on top;

n             one drop flat on long side;

n             one drop flat on short side; and

n             one drop on a corner at the junction of three intersecting edges.

 (b)  For a cylindrical packaging, i.e. a drum shape:

n             one drop diagonally on a chime or circumferential seam or an edge; and

n             one drop on the weakest part not tested by the first drop, e.g. a closure.

Note:  Each of the above tests may be performed on different but identical packages.

2.7.9.2.2 A force applied to the top surface for a duration of 24 hours, equivalent to the total weight of identical packages if stacked to a height of 3 metre (including the test sample).

2.8 Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities

STATE VARIATION:  FRG-02

  OPERATOR VARIATIONS:             GF-04, KJ-07, LH-01, SV-02

 (please reference with Dangerous Goods Regulations 42nd edition effective 1 January 2001)

2.8.0 General

2.8.0.1 It is recognised that many dangerous goods can be safely carried in good quality combination packagings which meet the construction requirements of Subsections 6.1 and 6.2 but which have not been marked and tested in accordance with the requirements of 6.0.4 and Subsection 6.3. Dangerous goods may be carried as “Limited Quantity?only if they comply with the restrictions provided in this paragraph, in the List of Dangerous Goods and in Section 5. All requirements of these Regulations must be met unless otherwise provided.

2.8.0.2 The limitations and provisions of 2.8 for the transport of dangerous goods in Limited Quantities apply identically for passenger and cargo aircraft.

Subject information will published on our web: www.mantraco.com.tw for public notice

regarding for the up to date information of regulation, available at www.iata.org

QUALITY POLICY

Mantraco Ltd. The sole member of World Air Cargo Organization firmly believes in providing value-added services in order to achieve Total Customer Satisfaction. Customer¡¦s interest is regarded as the top priority and hence every feedback is welcomed and processed at the fastest available time. This is also an in-house practice, which regarded the next process as a valued customer.

The cost of quality is the expense of doing things wrong. In our pursuit for excellence, the company recognizes the importance of defect prevention. This is possible through our ¡§Do It Just The First In Time¡¨ and every time approach.

The Quality Management System of the company shall comply with SS ISO 9002: 1998 standard which shall be implemented and maintained.

QUALITY OBJECTIVE

1.          To achieve on-time deliveries accuracy through the following phases:

         
2.          To achieve on-time collection accuracy through the following phases:

         
3.   To achieve correct on handling accuracy through the following phases:

4.          To achieve internal education accuracy through the following phases:

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Group Managing Director

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Handling Procedure

2.6.4  Acceptance by operators

2.6.4.1 General

Acceptance of dangerous goods offered under State exemptions and/or approvals covered by Special Provisions A1, A2 and A109 is at the discretion of the operator.

2.6.4.2 Approvals

Where approvals are required from all States concerned, evidence that these have been obtained must be available to the operator prior to shipment. A copy of the State of origin exemption or approval document must accompany the shipment. If the exemption or approval documents are not in English, an accurate translation in English must accompany the shipment. (See also 1.2.4.)

2.7 Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities

  OPERATOR VARIATIONS:            AC-03, AR-01, BG-01, CI-02, CP-01, DL-07, GF-03, HP-01, KA-06, KJ-06, LY-03, ME-01, MP-01, PX-05, RG-03, SV-01, TG-01, TR-05, UY-01, VN-02

2.7.1 Dangerous Goods Permitted in Excepted Quantities

Only dangerous goods which are permitted on passenger aircraft and which meet the criteria of the following classes, divisions and packing groups (if appropriate) may be carried under the provisions for dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities:

 (a)  Substances of Division?.2, without a subsidiary risk;

 (b)  Substances of Class?, all packing groups;

 (c)  Substances of Class?, Packing Groups II and III but excluding all self-reactive substances;

 (d)  Substances of Division?.1, Packing Groups II and III;

 (e)  Substances of Division?.2, only when contained in a chemical kit or first aid kit;

(f)       Substances of Division?.1, all substances in this division, except those having an inhalation

toxicity of Packing Group I;

 (g)  Substances of Class?, Packing Groups II and III but excluding UN 2803 and UN 2809; and

 (h)  Substances and articles of Class?, other than Magnetized material.

Note:          Articles and substances in the above classes, divisions and packing groups may also be radioactive materials in excepted packages.

2.7.2 Dangerous Goods Not Permitted in Excepted Quantities

The categories of dangerous goods listed in 2.7.2(a) through 2.7.2(n) must not be transported under the provisions of this subsection:

 (a)  Dangerous goods forbidden for transport under any circumstances as provided for in Subsection 2.1;

 (b)  Dangerous goods forbidden for transport on passenger aircraft in the List of Dangerous Goods;

 (c)  Other than for temperature sensing devices, dangerous goods contained within a device which is an integral part of an article or device which is not subject to these Regulations, e.g. mercury switches in electrical or other appliances;

 (d)  Articles and substances of Class?;

 (e)  Substances of Division?.2 having a subsidiary risk and substances of Division?.1 or 2.3;

 (f)  Substances having a primary or subsidiary risk of Class? in Packing Group I or which are

self-reactive;

 (g)  Substances having a primary or subsidiary risk of Division?.1 in Packing Group I;

 (h)  Substances having a primary or subsidiary risk of Division?.2, except when contained in a chemical kit or first aid kit;

(i)                  Substances having a primary or subsidiary risk of Division?.1, Packing Group I by reason of their inhalation toxicity;

 (j)  Infectious substances of Division?.2;

 (k)  Radioactive material of Class? other than radioactive material in excepted packages with an associated risk of another class;

(l)       Substances having a primary or subsidiary risk of Class, Packing Group and also UN 2803 and

UN 2809;

 (m)  Magnetized material of Class?; and

 (n)  Any dangerous goods which are permitted only by exemption or approval.

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