Chapter 6.3 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings for class 6.2 infectious substances of category A

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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.294(87) – Adoption of Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code – (Adopted on 21 May 2010) - Annex – Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code - Part 6 – Construction and Testing of Packagings, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Large Packagings, Portable Tanks, Multiple-element Gas Containers (MEGCs) and Road Tank Vehicles - Chapter 6.3 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings for class 6.2 infectious substances of category A

Chapter 6.3 – Provisions for the construction and testing of packagings for class 6.2 infectious substances of category A

6.3.4 Marking

6.3.4.2 (a) Replace the second sentence with the following:

"This symbol shall not be used for any purpose other than certifying that a packaging, a portable tank or a MEGC complies with the relevant provisions in chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 or 6.7;".

6.3.5 Test provisions for packagings

6.3.5.4 Puncture test

6.3.5.4.1 Packagings with a gross mass of 7 kg or less

6.3.5.4.1 In the second sentence, after "not exceeding 6 mm" insert "(see below)".

6.3.5.4.2 Packagings with a gross mass exceeding 7 kg

6.3.5.4.2 In the third sentence, after "not exceeding 6 mm" insert "(see below)". And at the end, insert the following new figure:

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