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I believe this is a simple task because all of
The UN mark of the package is valid only
Placarding:
when the outer packaging contains inner
the modal regulations have a dangerous
goods list in which a substance or article is
packaging, or articles described in the
This is the shipper’s responsibility and must identified by a 4-digit UN Number and a
certificate/test reports; use with different
be completed before the Cargo Transport Proper Shipping Name. Once these are
inner packaging or articles is not permitted
Unit (CTI) leaves the premises and not on established for the goods in question, the
and will invalidate the approval.
arrival at the port, which is a mistake often shipper is directed to all the necessary
made by some drivers.
requirements needed to maximise safety in
Trainers are required to make this
the transport of the goods by however
requirement clear to delegates during
means. It is the shipper’s responsibility to
training, yet several audits I’ve undertaken
Documentation:
ensure all these requirements are met.
have shown this point is often being ignored.
’ve even seen instructions written in French
and German leaving the packers unable to
read and understand them!
Surface documentation,
As a practicing DGSA and DG
particularly where a sea journey Trainer some of my recent
Marking and Labelling:
is involved, requires particular observations are as follows:
attention for its accuracy. Marking and labelling is usually done well,
but I often see labels, particularly on
Packaging:
overpacks, that have been applied without
A completed transport document is often any care - and at any angle.
required before the carrier will accept the
In the UK the Vehicle Certification Agency
booking and before a collection is made. (VCA) is an executive agency of the
The regulations make it clear that transport
Guesswork is not acceptable.
Department for Transport, and is the UK's
marks and labels should be applied so they
approval authority, among other things, for
are clearly visible on a contrasting
The Operator or the Master will not accept, the testing and certification of UN approved
background and shall not be located with
on any ship, a CTU carrying dangerous packaging.
other package marks that could substantially
goods without the corresponding Dangerous reduce their effectiveness.
Goods transport document and Container/Vehicle packing certificate,
The correct packaging must be selected and
I’ve seen transport labels incorporated with
correctly signed and dated. These two
used, in accordance with the certificate of
Global Harmonisation System labels.
performance issued by the VCA and the
certificates are generally combined into one manufacturer's instructions for assembly
single document but both parts are required. They may look better, but are not compliant.
and filling.
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