What is Live animal Regulations?
To ensure this welfare of live animals at all stages of transportation, IATA published the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) which set out the minimum standards required for animal carriage. This publication and the application of the rules contained herein regulate the acceptance of live animal shipments.
What is the Cargo IMP code for live animal?
AVI
| Special Handling Codes | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| ATT | Goods Attached to Air Waybill |
| AVI | Live Animal |
| BIG | Outsized |
What is IATA Lar?
IATA’s Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it is a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the LAR is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.
What is IATA CEIV?
Working alongside aviation industry stakeholders and regulators, IATA created the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma), to help organizations and the entire air cargo supply chain to get on the right track to achieve pharmaceutical handling excellence.
Is it allowed to Carriage live animals by air?
Pet animals can be carried as an accompanied baggage or shipped as Cargo. Bookings can be made for pets as Accompanied Baggage / Excess Baggage through Air India Reservations. Pets will be carried at an additional charge and will not be included in the Free Baggage Allowance, even if the passenger has no other baggage.
What are the standards set by the IATA for the containers used for transporting dogs and cats by air?
IATA guidelines suggest that the pet crates should be made of fibreglass, metal, rigid plastic, or wood. The floor must be solid and leakproof; and the crate should not be collapsible. The air crate must have ventilation on all three sides and the inside of the crate must be smooth with no sharp edges.
What is the IATA cargo IMP code for flammable gas?
RFG
Dangerous Goods Labels
| ICAO CLASS / DIVISION | DESCRIPTION | IATA CODE |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Flammable Gas | RFG |
| 2.2 | Non-Flammable Non-toxic Gas | RNG RCL |
| 2.3 | Toxic Gas | RPG |
| 3 | Flammable Liquid | RFL |
What does the special handling code PIL mean?
Code PIL is mandatory for temperature-sensitive pharma shipments. Without it a shipment will not be handled as special cargo.
Can live animals be shipped?
It may surprise you to know that you can ship some animals by mail. With the exception of FedEx, the shipping of any mammal via mail carrier is prohibited. United States Postal Service (USPS) Mailable animals include adult birds and day-old “poultry” such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
What is CEIV Pharma certification?
“CEIV Pharma certification is a recognition of the long-standing commitment American has made to ensure that our processes exceed industry standards for the care of temperature-controlled and life science products,” said Sam Hancock, an ExpediteTC Champion.
How do you transport live animals?
Animals bound for slaughterhouses are most often transported via cargo ship, motor vehicle, air, or rail. Crowded conditions with little (if any) ventilation are the norm. Animals may not receive any food, water, or light.
Do you have to comply with IATA Live Animals Regulations?
When shipping or accepting live animals for air transportation, you have to know how to use and comply with the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). IATA LAR is the global standard and essential guide to transporting live animals by air in a safe, humane, and cost-effective manner.
What do you need to know about live animals regulations?
IATA’s Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it is a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the LAR is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.
Why is IATA important to the Animal Industry?
IATA ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to transportation of live animals by air. IATA coordinates the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) and provides key input to the airline industry on issues such as animal welfare, identification, and animal behavior based on modern science.
Is the live animals regulations included in the study kit?
IATA’s Live Animals Regulations has been included in the study kit as it is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties. Please check the system requirements and technical specifications.