The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), on February 17, 2026, issued the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2026.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Custody of unauthorised dangerous goods. — Where any officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government has reason to believe that the provisions of these rules are, or are about to be contravened, he may cause the dangerous goods in question to be placed under his custody pending detailed examination of the nature of the goods or pending a decision regarding the action, if any, to be taken in the matter.
• Classification of dangerous goods. — The dangerous goods shall be classified in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Instructions.
• Packing. — Dangerous goods shall be packed in accordance with the requirements specified in the Technical Instructions in addition to the provisions of this rule.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 137(E)]
