Who has the ultimate responsibility for complying with the DGR on a dangerous goods shipment?

• A. The carrier
• B. The shipper
• C. The consignee
• D. Regulatory authority

Answer: (B)

The person who offers the dangerous goods for transport is the one with ultimate responsibility for complying with the DGR. They know what the shipment actually contains and must ensure everything is classified correctly, packaged safely, labeled properly, and documented with an accurate shipper’s declaration. This is the foundation that all downstream steps rely on, and penalties or safety risks can fall on the shipper if any part of the preparation is wrong.

The carrier’s role is to transport under the rules and to verify that the required documents and packaging meet the regulations, but they depend on the shipper’s information and declarations. The consignee is the recipient who must handle and receive the shipment in accordance with instructions, but they aren’t the party responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance before the shipment leaves.

So, the shipper is the best answer because they hold the responsibility for the correct classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation that prove the shipment complies with the DGR.