GHS · IATA DGR · IMDG · Section 14 Transport Data · SDS Validation
SDS Review —
Transport Data You Can Actually Ship On.
A Safety Data Sheet is the primary source of dangerous goods classification data — but SDS Section 14 errors are among the most common causes of mis-classification. We verify the transport data before it reaches your DG declaration.
Request a ConsultationWhy SDS Section 14 Errors Are So Costly
Shippers often accept supplier SDS documents at face value. When Section 14 contains errors, those errors propagate into every declaration and label applied to that product.
Wrong UN Number on the SDS
An incorrect UN number on a supplier SDS will be copied into every DGD for that product — creating systemic mis-declaration across all shipments until the error is caught.
Outdated Section 14 Transport Data
SDS documents are frequently not updated when IATA DGR or IMDG editions change. An SDS referencing a superseded packing instruction is a compliance liability in every shipment.
Inconsistent Classification Across SDSs
The same substance from different suppliers may list different UN numbers, packing groups, or hazard classes. Without cross-referencing against current regulations, the discrepancy goes undetected.
Unverified Supplier SDS
Supplier SDS documents are not regulatory documents — they are commercial documentation. Section 14 must be independently verified against IATA DGR, IMDG, and ADR before use in declarations.
What Our SDS Review Service Covers
We validate Safety Data Sheet transport data against current IATA DGR, IMDG Code, ADR, and GHS requirements — identifying errors, outdated data, and inconsistencies before they enter your shipping documentation.
Section 14 Transport Classification Verification
UN number, Proper Shipping Name, hazard class, packing group, and marine pollutant status verified against current IATA DGR and IMDG editions.
Multi-Modal Transport Data Check
Section 14 transport data reviewed for air (IATA), sea (IMDG), and ground (ADR/SCT) to identify mode-specific discrepancies in classification or packing group.
Edition Currency Validation
SDS edition year compared against the current IATA DGR and IMDG Code to flag documents referencing superseded packing instructions or discontinued special provisions.
Corrected Classification Report
Where Section 14 contains errors, we provide a written correction report with the accurate classification data and regulatory reference for your records and supplier communication.
SDS Library Classification Audit
For operations with multiple products, we review your full SDS library and create a verified classification master list for internal use.
Classification Accuracy Starts at the SDS
Our specialists are trained to read SDS Section 14 data critically — not accept it as fact. We cross-reference against primary regulation sources, not other SDS documents.
Primary Source Verification
We verify Section 14 data against the primary regulatory text — IATA DGR, IMDG Code, ADR — not third-party databases or other SDS documents.
GHS & Transport Regulation Expertise
Our reviewers hold GHS and DG transport certifications — enabling review of both hazard classification and transport-specific requirements simultaneously.
Annual SDS Library Updates
We offer recurring SDS review cycles aligned with IATA DGR and IMDG edition updates — ensuring your classification library stays current.
Documented Verification Trail
Each review is documented with the regulatory reference, edition, and verification date — providing a defensible compliance record for regulatory inquiries.
DG Compliance Specialists
Verify Your SDS Transport Data Before It Becomes a Problem
Our specialists review Safety Data Sheet Section 14 transport classification against current IATA DGR and IMDG requirements — and provide a written correction report for any errors found.
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