Amended ICAO Technical Instructions For Transporting Dangerous Goods By Air Now Available

Labelmaster® to Distribute New 2009-2010 Edition

Chicago (Vocus) November 25, 2008 -- The newly released Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2009-2010 edition, is now being offered by Labelmaster, a distributor of regulatory compliance products. The book is published by The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The last edition was published two years ago.

ICAO's Technical Instructions have been amended to align them more closely with the latest revised edition of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. This edition incorporates all changes resulting from the amendments.

The following updates are included in the new edition:

• General principles defined in greater detail to clarify the intent of the requirements

• Pre-notification of revised Packing Instructions applicable in 2011

• Changes in training requirements for hazmat employees

• Major revisions to the requirements for lithium batteries including new UN numbers package limits and labeling

• Provisions for electronic documentation and record-keeping

• Excepted quantities provisions have been revised including a new package mark

The book is available in English, French, and Spanish for $147.00 each. A supplement to ICAO's Technical Instructions is also available for $119.00 each. The Emergency Response Guidance for Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods is available for $65.00 each.

Special pricing is available for five copies or more. To order, please call 1-800-621-5808 or email sales@labelmaster.com.

For additional information on ICAO publications visit:

ICAO: www.labelmaster.com/ICAO

ICAO French: www.labelmaster.com/ICAO/ICAO-French-Version

ICAO Spanish: www.labelmaster.com/ICAO/ICAO-Spanish-Version

ICAO Supplement: www.labelmaster.com/ICAO/ICAO-Supplement

ICAO Emergency Response Guide: www.labelmaster.com/ICAO/ICAO-ERG

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations created in 1944 to promote safety in international civil aviation. ICAO sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency, regularity, and aviation environmental protection. The Organization serves as a forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 189 Contracting States. For additional information, visit www.icao.int.

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