54Applications for approval of packaging design

54 Applications for approval of packaging design

(1) This regulation applies to packaging that is required to undergo performance tests under Part 6 of the ADG Code.

Portable tanks, MEGCs, tanks on 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.

(2) A person connected with Victoria may apply to the Authority for the approval of a design of packaging to which this regulation applies for use in the transport of dangerous goods.

See regulation 17 for the meaning of a person connected with Victoria.

(3) An application for approval must—

(a) be made in accordance with regulation 176; and

(b) include the information required under Part 6 of the ADG Code; and

(c) be accompanied by a fee of 17·93 fee units for each application for approval of packaging design (non-bulk tanker) or a fee of 57·10 fee units for each application for approval of packaging design (bulk tanker).