Posts about transport

The ability to detect, confirm or control global disease threats often relies on the transfer of patient samples and other biological materials between healthcare providers and laboratories. In order to ensure safe and timely operations, shippers of infectious substances must have appropriate knowledge on the national and international processes and regulations addressing transport by air, road, rail and sea. Training in this area contributes to improving compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring safety of staff, the public and the environment. Compliance also increases access to carrier services, and subsequent timely package delivery.

The safe transport of infectious substances is a critical component of global health security, requiring rigorous application of international regulations to prevent exposure risks to people and the environment. This guidance document provides a comprehensive and periodically updated framework to support compliance with regulatory requirements applicable as of 1 October 2023, drawing on international, regional and national instruments governing the transport of dangerous goods.

UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia. However, all interested United Nations member States may participate in the work of UNECE. Over 70 international professional organizations and other non-governmental organizations take part in UNECE activities.