Turkey Announces Rules For Transporting Of Dangerous Goods By Air

Turkey has introduced clarified rules for transporting dangerous goods by air. These rules apply to local operators, as well as foreign operators using Turkish airspace. The rules address certification, reporting and labelling requirements for transporting such goods.

The Regulation Regarding Procedures and Principles for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air ("Regulation") was published in Official Gazette number 30390 on 13 April 2018.

Notable provisions in the Regulation include:

• Operators which want to transport dangerous goods must obtain a Dangerous Goods Transportation Authorization Certificate.
• To transport explosive materials for civilian use by air, a transport permission certificate should be given by Ministry of Interior.