Question

The labels required by the HMR are normally used for domestic shipments, but may be used for international shipments in most cases. Several international organizations prescribe labeling requirements that may be used in addition to or in place of domestic labels. Which international organization conforms to the requirements for shipments of hazardous materials being transported from Canada?

Answer 1

Answer: Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)" is the international organization which conforms to the requirements for shipments of hazardous materials being transported from Canada. TDG is an international organization that ensures public safety when hazardous materials are being handled or transported by water, air, road, or rail.

The international organization conforms to the requirements for shipments of hazardous materials being transported from Canada is UPS.

Step-by-step explanation:

UPS accepts hazardous materials only on the basis of a contract, serving the USA and to specific places outside of it. The sender may send hazardous materials identified in the UPS Hazardous Materials Chemical Tables in compliance with all applicable DOT or IATA regulations, as well as with the specific UPS Limitations identified for sending hazardous materials by air and land.

Shippers must be kept up-to-date on transport regulations in relation to hazard classification, packaging, label marking and documentation.

UPS supports dangerous goods services in the following countries:

• North America: United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

• Europe and Asia.