And they are the only thing standing between a holiday delivery and a smoking crater.
But those rules are written in the blood of first responders. dangerous goods regulation
The DG regulations are in a constant state of panic, trying to catch up to innovation. The 2023 and 2024 updates (IATA DGR 64th & 65th Editions) introduced draconian rules for "Damaged/Defective" lithium batteries—because those are the ones that explode spontaneously. And they are the only thing standing between
DG regulations exist to ensure those holes never line up. dangerous goods regulation