Which statement correctly describes the language requirement for the dangerous goods declaration?

• A. The declaration must be completed in English
• B. The declaration must be completed in French
• C. The declaration may be completed in English or French
• D. The declaration is not required

Answer: (A)

The key point is that the shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods must be completed in English. This language choice ensures that the essential details—proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, packing instructions, and emergency contact—are readable and understood consistently by airlines, handling agents, and authorities around the world. English serves as the universal language for aviation, reducing the risk of misinterpretation during transfer and oversight.

Translations or local language copies may be used in particular jurisdictions if required by local regulations, but they do not replace the standard requirement to provide the declaration in English. French or other languages aren’t the default standard for this declaration, and saying the declaration isn’t required is incorrect.