5. Packaging labelling
5.1 UN transport labelling
With the rare exceptions specified in the regulations, packaging and IBCs for the transport of hazardous materials must be labeled to enable the nature of the danger posed by the goods to be identified externally, and to inform those involved at the time of shipment, during transport and during handling, of the precautions to be taken. There are two types of label (figure 1 ):
danger labels (square on a corner) ;
handling and other labels (rectangle, triangle).
All packages containing dangerous goods transported by rail, air, road or inland waterway...
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Standardization
Association Française de Normalisation AFNOR http://www.boutique.afnor.fr
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Regulations
IMDG Code IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Periodic updates.
ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Doc 9284-AN/905.
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
RID UN Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail....
Organizations (non-exhaustive list)
International Maritime Organization IMO http://www.imo.org/index.htm
United Nations United Nations http://www.un.org/
Approved laboratories
Bureau de Vérifications Techniques (BVT)
All types of packaging and small containers. Aerosols, drop tests, leak tests, internal pressure tests, static compression tests, chemical compatibility tests, permeability tests, flash point tests for flammable liquids, professional training.
SNCF test center
The Center is authorized to test and inspect...
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