Medical Device Transport Council (MDTC)
Promoting Safe and Efficient Transport of Lifesaving Medical Devices
HazMat Safety Consulting is proud to provide administrative leadership for the Medical Device Transport Council (MDTC), formed in 2014 to advance the safe transportation of medical devices—especially those classified as dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries, compressed gases, or biological substances. By partnering directly with regulators, stakeholders, and member companies, the MDTC builds consensus for balanced regulations that enhance safety while minimizing disruptions to critical supply chains that deliver lifesaving and life-enhancing technologies to patients worldwide.
Partner with us through the MDTC to leverage collective industry expertise, influence regulatory outcomes, and ensure uninterrupted access to essential medical innovations.
Our Approach
Protecting What Matters Most
At HazMat Safety Consulting, our consultative spirit drives the MDTC’s mission: we facilitate collaboration among leading medical device manufacturers to educate regulators on state-of-the-art device quality, safety, and real-world supply chain impacts.
Our experts—drawing on insider perspectives from former regulators—focus on practical, evidence-based advocacy that prevents overly burdensome restrictions while prioritizing patient health and transportation safety.
We view the MDTC as a vital platform to bridge industry innovation with regulatory understanding, drafting informed positions, participating in standards development, and achieving meaningful changes that protect lives without compromising global access to critical medical technologies.
Hazmat Safety Consulting
Regulatory Navigation and
Compliance Innovation
Our consultative services include:
Monthly conference calls providing updates on regulatory and industry initiatives affecting medical device supply chains
Active participation in regulatory and standards development working groups
Drafting white papers, letters, and position statements in support of targeted regulatory amendments
Answering member questions on transportation regulations for dangerous goods in medical contexts
Development of customized training programs to ensure compliant and efficient handling
Advocacy that has successfully influenced key changes, including specific medical device provisions in the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act, USPS Publication 52, and PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations
Why MDTC Membership and Support Deliver Value
The MDTC’s collaborative efforts yield tangible results by:
- Educating regulators and stakeholders on the advanced safety and quality of modern medical devices
- Reducing supply chain disruptions from overly restrictive rules, safeguarding patient access to lifesaving technologies
- Achieving precedent-setting regulatory updates that balance safety with practicality
- Providing members with proactive insights, collective advocacy strength, and reduced compliance risks
- Supporting global market continuity for implantable and portable devices like pacemakers, defibrillators, neurological stimulators, and their powering lithium cells/batteries
This council is essential for established medical device manufacturers facing dangerous goods transport challenges—ensuring regulations evolve with technology to protect both innovation and patient outcomes.
One Unified, Consultative Ecosystem
HazMat Safety Consulting is your specialized ally in dangerous goods compliance—leveraging insider expertise from former regulators to bridge regulatory knowledge with practical, actionable support. Our team’s deep understanding of enforcement priorities empowers you to navigate global regulations with confidence, reduce risks, and focus on growth.
Contact us to see how our consultative approach protects what matters most.