Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Regulation 2010

Packaging is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if—

it is required to undergo performance tests under the ADG code, part 6 and it is not approved packaging; or

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

its use, or reuse, for the transport of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, part 4 or part 6; or

its use for the transport of the goods is prohibited by a determination made under chapter 3 (Determinations); or

it is incompatible with the goods; or

it is damaged or defective to the extent that it is not safe to use to transport the goods; or

for goods purportedly packed in limited quantities—the packaging of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, chapter 3.4; or

for goods purportedly packed in excepted quantities—the packaging of the goods does not comply with the ADG code, chapter 3.5.

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.