Like everyday items for some people, did you know they are considered dangerous goods? If you sell these products online, you will face some challenges shipping them.
You may think ‘hazardous’ or ‘dangerous’ products are items like nuclear waste and other highly toxic chemicals, but they actually encompass much more ordinary items. Why? Because those who handle or store these products (e.g., in a warehouse or on a truck, plane, or ship) may be injured if the product drops, breaks, spills, or comes in contact with another substance.
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) are among the most complicated, regulation-heavy, and expensive products to ship. Because they could pose a danger to people, property, or the environment, there are many rules and regulations required to transport them.