Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
46Applications for approval of packaging design
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46 Applications for approval of packaging design
(1) This regulation applies to packaging that is required to undergo tests under Part 6 of the ADG Code.
(2) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for the approval of a design of packaging to which this regulation applies for use in the transport of dangerous goods.
Note
Portable tanks, MEGCs, tank vehicles, pressure receptacles, aerosol dispensers, IBCs, bulk containers and drums, barrels, jerry cans, boxes, bags and composite packaging are some of the kinds of packaging required to undergo tests under Part 6 of the ADG Code. Performance tests include drop, leakproofness, hydraulic and stacking tests.
(3) An application for approval must –
(a) be made in accordance with regulation 182 ; and
(b) include the information required under Part 6 of the ADG Code; and
(c) be accompanied by the relevant fee, if any.