Suitability of packaging for transport
52 Suitability of packaging for transport
Packaging is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if—
it is required to undergo performance tests under Part 6 of the ADG Code and it is not approved packaging; or
it does not meet any relevant standards or requirements specified by Part 4 or 6 of the ADG Code (including requirements with respect to inspection, maintenance, repair and marking); or
its use, or reuse, for the transport of the goods does not comply with Part 4 or 6 of the ADG Code; or
its use for the transport of the goods is prohibited by, or does not comply with, a determination made under Division 6 of Part 1; or
it is incompatible with the goods; or
Reg. 52(1)(f) amended by S.R. No. 27/2021 reg. 7(a).
it is damaged or defective to the extent that it is not safe to use to transport the goods; or
Reg. 52(1)(g) inserted by S.R. No. 27/2021 reg. 7(b).
for goods purported to be packed in limited quantities, the packaging of the goods fails to comply with Chapter 3.4 of the ADG Code; or
Reg. 52(1)(h) inserted by S.R. No. 27/2021 reg. 7(b).
for goods purported to be packed in excepted quantities, the packaging of the goods fails to comply with Chapter 3.5 of the ADG Code.
A freight container is unsuitable for use as a bulk container for the transport of dangerous goods if it does not have affixed to it, or is not marked with, a Safety Approval Plate as required under section 6.8.3.4 of the ADG Code.
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