252373 Basics of Cargo Care v 2021

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4:

The basic requirements for the handling and movement of
live animals are explained

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IATA's Live Animals Regulations (LAR)

• Ensure the welfare and safety of animals being transported by air
• Ensure your animal transportation procedures are compliant with international or

local regulations
• Access a comprehensive source of information about containers used for most

animal species
• Save time and money by guaranteeing that your shipments are free of troubles

and delays

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Preparation for Air Transport

• Advance arrangements :

o All import and export licenses, health certificates and permits have been
obtained, securely attached to the air waybill

o Shipper's Certification for Live Animals.
o air waybill must be completed
o Pets accompanied by their owners do not require an air waybill and the

Shipper's Certificate

• Selecting the container

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ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5:

The consequences of failing to maintain the temperature of
refrigerated cargo are explained for its safe delivery

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Consequences

• Some importing countries require special cold treatments to kill certain
quarantine insects that may occur on or in perishable produce

• Agreements between the South African National Department of Agriculture
(DoA) and the quarantine authorities of the importing country

• Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) Blue Book

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