Sign In
heroBackgroundImg

ProjTitle.icon Section 33

48. Each package of gross mass exceeding 50 kilograms (kg) shall have its permissible gross mass legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package.

49. Each package shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with an identification of either the consignor or consignee, or both.

50. For:
(a) package other than excepted packages, the United Nations Number, preceded by the letters "UN", and the proper shipping name shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package; and
(b) excepted packages, only the United Nations Number, preceded by the letters “UN”, shall be required.

51. Each package which conforms to a Type A package design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with:
(a) the marking "TYPE A"; and
(b) the international vehicle registration code (VRI Code) of the country of origin and the name of the manufacturers, or other identification of the package as determined by the NRRC.

52. Each package which conforms to a Type B package design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with:
(a) the identification mark assigned to that design by the NRRC;
(b) a serial number to identify each package which conforms to that design; and
(c) the marking "TYPE B (U)" for a Type B (U) package design or the marking "TYPE B(M)" for a Type B(M) package design.

53. Each package which conforms to a Type B (U), or Type B (M) package design shall be conspicuously and durably marked with a trefoil symbol which shall:
(a) conform to the model specified in Figure 1 of the Twenty Second Schedule;
(b) be placed on the outside of the package by embossing, stamping or other means; and  
(c) be resistant to fire and water.

54. Each package which conforms to a Type C package design shall be:
(a) legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with:
(i) the identification mark assigned to that design by the NRRC; 
(ii) a serial number to identify each package which conforms to that design; and
(iii) the marking "TYPE C" for a Type C package design.
(b) conspicuously and durably marked with a trefoil symbol which shall:
(i) conform to the model specified in Figure 1 of the Thirteenth Schedule;
(ii) be placed on the outside of the package by embossing, stamping or other means; and
(iii) be resistant to fire and water.

55. Each package which conforms to an Industrial Package Type 1, Industrial package Type 2 or Industrial package Type 3 design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with "TYPE IP-1", “TYPE IP-2" or "TYPE IP-3", as appropriate.

56. Each package which conform to an Industrial package Type 2 or Industrial package Type 3 design shall be legibly and durably marked on the outside of the package with the international vehicle registration code (VRI Code) of the country of origin and the name of the manufacturers or other identification of the package as determined by the NRRC.

57. Each package containing LSA-I or SCO-I material and transported under exclusive use, the outer surface of the package shall bear the marking "RADIOACTIVE LSA-I" or “RADIOACTIVE SCO-I", as appropriate.



By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge the use of cookies Privacy Policy