Dangerous goods
Dangerous Goods Class 7 — Radioactive Material
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Dangerous-goods Class 7 is radioactive material. Material that emits ionising radiation, such as some medical isotopes and industrial sources. Its hazard label is a yellow-and-white diamond showing a trefoil.
- Class
- 7
- Label colour
- Yellow-and-white
- Symbol
- Trefoil
- Passenger baggage
- Forbidden in passenger baggage; carried as cargo only under strict controls.
What are examples of Class 7?
Examples include UN 2910 Radioactive material, excepted package. Material that emits ionising radiation, such as some medical isotopes and industrial sources.
How is Class 7 handled and labelled?
The label carries the radiation trefoil, category I–III, with a yellow and white background. For passengers: forbidden in passenger baggage; carried as cargo only under strict controls.