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News about DGAssistant and about the regulations it implements: new versions and functions, changes in the ADR, IMDG and IATA editions, state and operator variations, and practical articles on hazardous materials documentation. Entries are listed from the most recent; some are available in one language only.

• What is new in the IATA DGR 67th edition (2026)

  Published on September 5, 2026· DGAssistant

  The 67th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is in force since 1 January 2026: new hybrid vehicle entries, amended special provisions and a reworked acceptance checklist.

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• What is new in IMDG Code amendment 42-24

  Published on September 4, 2026· DGAssistant

  Amendment 42-24 of the IMDG Code is mandatory since 1 January 2026: sodium-ion batteries, carbon without its exemption, the SW31 stowage code and safety data sheets that must cite it.

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• What is new in ADR 2025

  Published on September 3, 2026· DGAssistant

  ADR 2025 has been binding since 1 July 2025: ten new UN numbers, electric and hydrogen vehicles as FL and AT, waste provisions and the transport document in the driver's cab.

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• What is new in the 49 CFR dangerous goods regulations

  Published on September 2, 2026· DGAssistant

  The HM-215Q rule has applied since April 2025 and the next harmonisation is under way: what the United States regulations require today and how DGAssistant follows them.

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• Full support for the IATA RAG-01 and VEG-07 state variations of the 65th edition (2024): shipper's declaration in English and Spanish

  Published on December 21, 2023· DGAssistant

  The shipper's declaration, the package marking and the checklist are created in English and in Spanish when the shipment comes from or goes to Argentina or Venezuela.

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