International Maritime Organization Approves Proposal to Classify DDGS as Non-Hazardous Cargo

Grainnet.com
Date Posted: September 17, 2010

This week in London the key subcommittee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a U.S. proposal that distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) be classified as a non-hazardous cargo.

“This is a major step toward resolving confusion that has emerged about shipping requirements for DDGS,” said Erick Erickson, U.S. Grains Council special assistant for planning, evaluation and projects.

The subcommittee decision is expected to be ratified by the Maritime Safety Committee when it meets in December.

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