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Training Requirements for Life Sciences Packaging & Logistics
Compliance Training Offers Protection
In today’s life sciences climate, the integrity of your shipments depends on your team’s knowledge of compliance, safety, and regulatory best practices—especially for dangerous goods and biological materials. International standards such as IATA, DOT, ICAO, Transport Canada, ADR, and Universal Postal Union require extensive training for staff involved in shipping infectious substances, biological specimens, and used medical devices. Failure to comply not only jeopardizes patient safety, but exposes your company to fines, delays, rejected shipments, and even loss of business.
Any team member who classifies, identifies, packs, labels, marks, or completes documentation for regulated shipments must receive initial and regular refresher training. Updates often occur yearly or every two years, and every training must reflect the latest changes in global shipping standards. Inmark’s training programs are structured to address these needs, so your organization always stays ahead.
Who Needs Training & When?
Ensuring the safe and compliant transport of biological and regulated materials requires every team member involved in the process to be properly trained. Regulatory agencies mandate that staff handling these shipments understand classification, packaging, marking, and documentation requirements. Consistent training helps protect people, samples, and supply chains from risk while maintaining full compliance with national and international standards.
Shipping or receiving infectious substances—Category A (UN2814/UN2900) and Category B (UN3373)
- Transporting biological samples, hazardous materials, or medical devices for analysis, return, or disposal
- Managing shipments that include dry ice, GMOs, lithium batteries, or other temperature‑sensitive or regulated goods
Responsible for packaging, labeling, marking, and preparing compliance documentation for regulated shipments
What Are the Risks of Non-Compliance?
Failing to meet regulatory training and shipping standards can have serious operational, financial, and reputational consequences. Teams that handle biological or hazardous shipments without proper certification expose their organizations to unnecessary risk. Regulatory compliance is not only a legal requirement but also an essential safeguard for patient health, research integrity, and brand trust.
Without sufficient regulatory training, teams risk:
Shipments being delayed, rejected, or seized by authorities
Financial penalties for regulatory violations
Loss and spoilage of valuable or critical samples and medical devices
Compromised chain‑of‑custody and audit reporting
Jeopardizing patient outcomes and damaging business reputation
Ongoing education ensures employees can confidently handle, package, and ship hazardous and sensitive materials. Proper training helps prevent costly errors, protects organizational credibility, and reinforces a culture of safety and compliance.
Shop Inmark’s training solutions today to keep your team compliant, confident, and ready for every shipment.
