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In some cases, the authority of the State of origin may approve the use of packaging alternatives to those provided in the List of Dangerous Goods. The alternative packaging must meet the requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Sections 5.0.2 to 5.0.4.
When the List of Dangerous Goods specifies packagings listed in Table 5.0.C, the alternative packaging must also meet the requirements of Section 6 of the DGR.
For the type of alternative packaging being considered, the phrases “Not used in these Regulations” or “Specialized use only” may not appear in Table 5.0.C.
The State of origin must determine that the alternative packaging provides at least the same level of safety as if the substance were packed according to the method specified in the packing instruction in the List of Dangerous Goods.
The maximum net quantity of dangerous goods in the packaging may not exceed the quantity specified in the List of Dangerous Goods.
A copy of the document of approval must accompany each consignment being transported in the alternative packaging.
In some cases, the authority of the State of origin may approve the use of packaging alternatives to those provided in the List of Dangerous Goods. The alternative packaging must meet the requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Sections 5.0.2 to 5.0.4.
When the List of Dangerous Goods specifies packagings listed in Table 5.0.C, the alternative packaging must also meet the requirements of Section 6 of the DGR.
For the type of alternative packaging being considered, the phrases “Not used in these Regulations” or “Specialized use only” may not appear in Table 5.0.C.
The State of origin must determine that the alternative packaging provides at least the same level of safety as if the substance were packed according to the method specified in the packing instruction in the List of Dangerous Goods.
The maximum net quantity of dangerous goods in the packaging may not exceed the quantity specified in the List of Dangerous Goods.
A copy of the document of approval must accompany each consignment being transported in the alternative packaging.