Packaging and labelling

Packaging

Any packaging used for hazardous goods must be UN-certified (type-tested). You can tell if the packaging is approved by the UN if it has a letter and number code, e.g.

You can learn more about the UN code in the ADR regulations, paragraph 6.1.2.

ADR

Identification and labelling of the item to be shipped

By road

Your item must include the following information:

Name and address of the sender (shipper)
Name and address of the recipient
UN label (including the relevant UN number)
Warning label
Orientation arrows (on two opposite sides)

By air

Your item must include the following information:

Name and address of the sender (shipper)
Name and address of the recipient (consignee)
Official designation of the hazardous material including UN number (proper shipping name)
Warning label
Orientation arrows (on two opposite sides)

Example of a correctly labelled item to be shipped by air (the information that must be included by the sender is printed in bold):

Designation of the hazardous material including UN number (proper shipping name)
Name and address of the sender (shipper)
Name and address of the recipient (consignee)
UN code of the packaging
Warning label
CAO label (only if your hazardous materials must not be transported by any other means than by cargo plane)
Orientation arrows (on two opposite sides)
Cargo labels of the air carrier including the air freight bill number (will be attached by the delivery company or by the airline freight office)

Labels and warning labels

Self-adhesive warning labels may be obtained from the hazardous goods officer.

The UN label and the warning label must be diamond shaped and be at least 100 mm long. They must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions without sustaining substantial damage.