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Dangerous Goods Regulation Code

Attribute Name: dangerousGoodsRegulationCode
Data Type: String
Max Length: 70
Repeatable: No
Code List:
AVP: No
TPD: No
Applies to: All Levels
Last Modified: 05/02/2024
Description:

Code indicating the classification system(s) of dangerous goods or the Agency(ies) responsible for it. Various systems exist and are used for hazard classification and identification (ADG, ADR, HSN, RID, US49, IATA, etc.)

Dangerous good or hazardous attributes relate to supply chain handling, e.g., transport, storage handling.

Example:

  • ADG (Australian Dangerous Goods code)

  • HSN (Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 New Zealand group standard)

Useful Tips:

New Zealand Specific Requirements

In order to meet the requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) standard you will need to use this attribute to instigate the HSNO requirements. The required code for this is HSN