Dell Tech helps companies classify, document, and ship regulated products under Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, the US’s 49CFR (DOT), IATA, and IMDG. Whether you are shipping domestically or exporting internationally, proper classification and labeling are critical for legal compliance and public safety.
Our team of regulatory experts provides accurate UN classification, documentation support, and packaging and labeling guidance to ensure your product meets transport requirements before it moves.
Transport regulations govern the safe movement of hazardous materials by road, rail, air, and marine transport. Each country or jurisdiction will have its own transport regulations. Regulations can apply to manufacturers, shippers, carriers, importers, and distributors.
Transport classification is based on product hazards such as flammability, corrosivity, toxicity, reactivity, and environmental danger. Once classified, the product must be labeled and documented in a specific way using proper UN numbers, packing groups, hazard classes, and shipping names.
We analyze your product’s composition and hazard characteristics to determine the correct UN number, hazard class, and packing group. Classification aligned with international requirements under the UN Model Regulations.
We assign the proper shipping name and UN identification, including required technical names for mixtures, to ensure clarity and accuracy during transport and inspections.
We provide clear packaging requirements, hazard label placement, and orientation marking instructions for your product, ensuring you meet all transport labeling standards.
We prepare or review required documentation, including shipping papers and safety marks, formatted to meet Transport Canada’s, US DOT, IATA, and IMDG enforcement expectations.
If your product ships by multiple modes—road, air, marine, or rail—we ensure compliance across each one, referencing IATA, IMDG, and other modal-specific codes.
Improper classification or documentation can lead to shipment delays, regulatory penalties, product holds, or even transportation accidents. Inaccurate packaging or labeling can put carriers and end users at risk and result in serious liability for the shipper.
By working with Dell Tech, companies reduce the risk of non-compliance and gain peace of mind that their dangerous goods are properly handled at every stage of transport.
With over 45 years of regulatory experience and a deep understanding of dangerous goods classifications, Dell Tech is a trusted partner for businesses who want to ensure product safety and legal compliance. Our consultants stay current with Transport Canada, US DOT, IMDg, and IATA updates and help you avoid costly errors in classification, documentation, or labeling.
Whether you are shipping a single SKU or managing a diverse product portfolio, our team provides fast, accurate, and audit-ready support.
A dangerous good is any product, substance, or organism listed in the TDG Regulations or meeting one or more of the classification criteria for physical or health hazards. This includes flammable liquids, corrosives, compressed gases, toxic substances, and more.
In many cases, yes. Canada’s TDG Regulations are harmonized with the UN Model Regulations, and the U.S. DOT follows similar classification rules. However, differences can exist in documentation and enforcement. Dell Tech helps ensure cross-border compliance.
Most shipments require a completed shipping document containing the UN number, proper shipping name, primary hazard class, packing group, quantity, and consignor/consignee information. Additional documentation may be needed depending on mode of transport.
Labeling requirements often overlap but can differ slightly between TDG, IATA (air), and IMDG (marine). Dell Tech ensures your labels meet the standards for each mode of transportation.
While we do not provide in-person TDG training courses, we can advise clients on TDG responsibilities and connect you with certified trainers or resources where required.
Need help classifying or shipping dangerous goods in Canada? Dell Tech will guide you through TDG regulations with accurate documentation, proper packaging guidance, and fast turnaround.
