Confirming the condition of packaging
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Confirming the condition of packaging

  5.8 The following items shall be checked by the inspector:

  • .1 the type of packaging is permitted for the goods according to the applicable packing instruction of the dangerous goods list;

  • .2 the packing is of a design type approved as required by paragraph 4.1.1.3 of the IMDG Code;

  • .3 the approved packing group(s) of the design type (X, Y or Z) are consistent with the packing group of the goods (I, II or III);

  • .4 single packagings used for liquids are approved for liquids;

  • .5 for plastic drums and jerricans, plastic inner receptacles of IBC, check that the five years period of use is not exceeded;

  • .6 for rigid IBCs check that the periods of inspections as required in paragraph 4.1.2.2.1 of the IMDG Code are not exceeded; and

  • .7 the packages are sound and without serious damages; the inspecting authority should develop guidelines for the distinction between simple defects and serious damages. (Simple defects, e.g. traces of use, are insignificant under safety aspects and have no effects on the legally prescribed performance level of the package.).

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