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CONTAINER/VEHICLE PACKING CERTIFICATE ( Box 15)

The signature given overleaf in Box 15 must be that of the person controlling the container/vehicle packing operation.

It is certified that:

  1. the container/vehicle was clean, dry and apparently fit to receive the goods;
  2. if the consignments include goods of Class 1, other than division 1.4, the container/vehicle is structurally serviceable in conformity with the IMDG Code;
  3. packages which need to be segregated in accordance with applicable segregation requirements have not been packed together onto or in the container/vehicle unless specially authorised by the Competent Authority;
  4. all packages have been externally inspected for damage and only sound packages have been loaded and all goods have been properly loaded and, where necessary, adequately braced with securing material to suit the mode(s) of transport for the intended journey;
  5. drums have been stowed in a upright position, unless otherwise authorised by the Competent Authority and all goods have been properly loaded and, where necessary, adequately braced with securing material to suit the mode(s) of transport for the intended journey;
  6. when materials are transported in bulk the cargo has been evenly distributed in the container/vehicle;
  7. the packages and the container/vehicle have been properly marked, labelled and placarded. Any irrelevant marks, labels and placards have been removed;
  8. when solid carbon dioxide (CO 2 - dry ice) is used for cooling purposes, the container/vehicle is externally marked or labelled in a conspicuous place e.g. at the door end, with the words:
    DANGEROUS CO 2 GAS (DRY ICE) INSIDE,
    VENTILATE THOROUGHLY BEFORE ENTERING
  9. when this Dangerous Goods Note is used as a container/vehicle packing certificate only, not a combined document, a Dangerous Goods Declaration signed by the shipper or supplier has been issued/received to cover each dangerous goods consignment loaded in the container/vehicle.

Note: The container/vehicle packing certificate is not required for tanks.

THE SHIPPER’S DECLARATION ( Box 17)

covers the following regulations

The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), as revised or re-issued from time to time by the International Maritime Organisation

Annex 1 to the Uniform Rules concerning the Contract for International Carriage of Goods by Rail (CIM), as revised or re-issued from time to time

European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road (ADR) as revised or re-issued from time to time

The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations, as applicable in Great Britain and Northern Ireland and as revised or re-issued from time to time.

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