Re: Jailed For Sending Chemicals!
Mary,
As is stated the forwarder has the responsibilty of coding the shipment but can only do this on the basis of the information that the shipper provides him.
The forwarder would not know a uranium isotope from a bar of soap.
You can ship an oxygen cylinder provided it is empty.We remove the valve head to ensure this because it our responsibilty as shipper.
I have had cylinders arrive with the valve head installed so the only way the forwrder would know would be to turn the cylinder on and check the pressure.
Also you may be aware of the furore over oxygen generators. Take a look at IATA dangerous goods and see what is said about those !!
The forwarder is non technical so he can only go by the paperwork and there are many people out there who evade the system.
Also the captain signs to accept hazmat. He can only do this on the paperwork he is given. Again how would the crew know the technicalities