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A UN specification packaging is a non-bulk packaging that meets the requirements for the United Nations (UN) Recommendations for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. UN specification packaging also meets the requirements for specification packagings in 49 CFR Part 178.
Packaging manufacturers are primarily responsible for compliance with the packaging construction requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Shippers and transporters must comply with the HMR packaging requirements when shipping or transporting hazardous materials.
Most non-bulk packagings used to transport hazardous materials must meet the UN specification requirements listed in the HMR. The UN specification packagings must bear the UN packaging marking to certify that it meets the appropriate standards. The UN specification packagings must also be closed in accordance with the package manufacturers closure instructions.
See General Packaging Requirements for further information on packaging.