17Regulation 16(a) and (b) does not apply to retailers

17 Regulation 16(a) and (b) does not apply to retailers

(1) Regulation 16(a) and (b) does not apply to a supplier who is a retailer—

(a) who supplies packaged dangerous goods by placing them in a container that is provided by the purchaser; and

(b) who complies with subregulation (2).

(2) If a supplier who is a retailer supplies packaged dangerous goods into a container provided by the purchaser, the supplier must—

(a) in the case of UN Class 2 dangerous goods, ensure that the container meets the requirements of the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2018 that relate to packages for dangerous goods; and

(b) in the case of any other dangerous goods, take all reasonable steps to ensure that the container—

(i) is of a type and in a condition that will retain the dangerous goods and will not react adversely with the dangerous goods; and

(ii) has the name of the dangerous goods clearly marked on the container; and

(iii) is not ordinarily used to contain foodstuffs.