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172.401(c) and 172.407(f)
Sections 172.401(c) and 172.407(f) establish the general requirements for prohibited labeling and label specifications.
In this scenario, a carrier requests clarification of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) applicable to receiving packages from overseas that may stay in inventory before reoffering the packages (in this case, packages containing batteries) into transportation. The labels on the packages display the word “corrosive” in both English and Japanese. The carrier asks if the packages may be reoffered into transportation with the Japanese words on the labels.
In this interpretation, PHMSA addresses the HMR applicability of prohibited labeling in reference to foreign language.
In interpretation Ref. No. 10-0042, PHMSA advises that except for materials poisonous by inhalation, labels conforming to specifications in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods may be used in place of the corresponding label under the HMR 172.401(c) and 172.407(f).
172.401(c) and 172.407(f)
Sections 172.401(c) and 172.407(f) establish the general requirements for prohibited labeling and label specifications.
In this scenario, a carrier requests clarification of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) applicable to receiving packages from overseas that may stay in inventory before reoffering the packages (in this case, packages containing batteries) into transportation. The labels on the packages display the word “corrosive” in both English and Japanese. The carrier asks if the packages may be reoffered into transportation with the Japanese words on the labels.
In this interpretation, PHMSA addresses the HMR applicability of prohibited labeling in reference to foreign language.
In interpretation Ref. No. 10-0042, PHMSA advises that except for materials poisonous by inhalation, labels conforming to specifications in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods may be used in place of the corresponding label under the HMR 172.401(c) and 172.407(f).