47Suitability of packaging for transport

47 Suitability of packaging for transport (1) Packaging is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if— (a) it is required to undergo performance tests under the ADG code, part 6 and it is not approved packaging; or (b) it does not meet any relevant standards or requirements stated in the ADG code, part 4 or part 6 (including requirements with respect to inspection, maintenance and repair); or (c) its use, or reuse, for the transport of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, part 4 or part 6; or (d) its use for the transport of the goods is prohibited by a determination made under chapter 3 (Determinations); or (e) it is incompatible with the goods; or (f) it is damaged or defective to the extent that it is not safe to use to transport the goods; or

(g) for goods purportedly packed in limited quantities—the packaging of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, chapter 3.4; or (h) for goods purportedly packed in excepted quantities—the packaging of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, chapter 3.5. (2) A freight container is also unsuitable for use as a bulk container for the transport of dangerous goods if it does not have affixed to it a Safety Approval Plate as required under the International Convention for Safe Containers 1972.