Which organization is the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods?

• A. UN SCoETDG
• B. ICAO
• C. IAEA
• D. DOT

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of which body handles international harmonization for transporting dangerous goods. The United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods is the official UN body responsible for developing and maintaining the UN Model Regulations, which provide a global framework for safe transport across all modes. These Model Regulations are the basis that many national and international rules reference, even though specific sectors have their own adaptations.

This subcommittee is distinct from ICAO, which sets air-specific rules for dangerous goods; IAEA, which focuses on nuclear safety standards; and DOT, a US government agency.