IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR) 52nd Edition 2026, Digital Version, English – Code IATA6105-52

IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR) 52nd edition 2026, Digital version The 52nd Edition of the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the global standard and the essential guide to transporting animals by air in a safe, humane and in a cost-effective manner. Whether you are a shipper, a freight forwarder, an airline, or an animal care professional, the LAR is a must for transporting animals humanely and in compliance with airline regulations and animal welfare standards. Traveller’s Pet Corner Detailed information on the transportation of your cat or dog by air is available on the Traveller’s Pet Corner. IATA’s Live Animal Regulations IATA’s Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it is a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the LAR is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air. The 52nd edition of the regulations are effective from 1 January 2026. Live Animals and Perishables Board IATA ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to transportation of live animals by air. IATA coordinates the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) and provides key input to the airline industry on issues such as animal welfare, identification, and animal behaviour based on modern science. On the transportation of live dolphins It is the role of governments to set and enforce the rules concerning the transportation of live animals. IATA, however, publishes the Live Animals Regulations which all IATA members are expected to adhere to. These regulations are there to ensure that live animals are handled and transported in such a way that their welfare is top of mind by all parties involved and that they always travel in safe, healthy and humane conditions. Questions dedicated to the concerns and issues that affect the public display of marine mammals should be addressed to the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.