Diagnostic specimens must be packed in good quality packaging, which must be strong enough to withstand the shocks and loadings normally encountered during transport, including trans-shipment between transport units and warehouses as well as any removal from a pallet or overpack for subsequent manual or mechanical handling. The UN ModelDangerous Goods Regulationsprovide packing instructions for various classes of dangerous goods.
Be at least 4 inches in the smallest overall external dimension.
173-224, 55 FR 52617, Dec. 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted. 2022 The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona. The primary receptacle(s) must be leak-proof and must not contain more than 500 ml. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. If inner packagings are not required, a notation of Not necessary appears in the column. Multiple specimens (such as fresh tissues) from a field necropsy must be individually packed (PRIMARY RECEPTACLE) to prevent cross contamination, and then enclosed in a secondary leak proof container with absorbent material before being placed in a leak-proof outer container. Containers with screw-top lids are preferred packages for tissue and feces. Compliant packaging is available from a variety of vendors. Secondary packaging must be secured in outer packaging with suitable cushioning material. A code starting with P, IBC, or LPwill be assigned for the each type of packages. The outer packaging must be clearly marked with the words "Diagnostic Specimen.". Be capable of successfully passing a drop test from a height of approximately 4 ft. Be labeled with the following BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE CATEGORY B UN 3373 and Diagnostic Specimen packed in compliance with IATA Packing Instructions 650. i had a material (Mouse), and it should be packed in 3 different steps with 3 packing materials (1 cardboard, 2 paper, 3 box), i have defined the packing material grp, and assigned packaging materials to it, now in the delivery or in shipment, how will the user know in what sequence should be the packing done in sequence, as we know that packing will be specific to customer which means flow from "Incoterms" from SD document, so depending on that the user will know what "Instructions" he need to use for that customer, but "How will the user know the sequence", and how are the "Packing instructions" assigned, and to what are they assigned?.
This document is available in the following developer friendly formats: Information and documentation can be found in our Secondary packaging must also withstand very low temperatures and in most cases will need to be fitted over individual primary receptacles. 0000002865 00000 n Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. (a) Except as provided in 173.7 of this subchapter, when the 172.101 Table specifies that an explosive must be packaged in accordance with this section, only packagings which conform to the provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section or 173.7(e) of this subchapter and the applicable requirements in 173.60 and 173.61 may be used unless otherwise approved by the Associate Administrator. Royal Mail requirements: [Code of Federal Regulations]
information or personal data. For a used health care product capable of cutting or penetrating skin or packaging material, the primary container must be capable of retaining the product without puncture of the packaging under normal conditions of transport. Each person who offers or transports a diagnostic specimen or used health care product under the provisions of this section must know about the requirements of this section. View Past Newsletter, Limited Quantities or Excepted Quantities, Biocides and Biocidal Product Regulations, Packages other than IBCs and large packagings (. [Amdt. Comments or questions about document content can not be answered by OFR staff. If protected from breakage, single-use vacuum blood-collection tubes may also be satisfactory. In this article, we will give you a few examples of packing instructions. If you would like to comment on the current content, please use the 'Content Feedback' button below for instructions on contacting the issuing agency. For solid substances: The outer packaging must not contain more than 4 L. The primary receptacle(s) must be sift-proof and must not contain more than 500 g. If several fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them and there must be a secondary packaging which must be leak-proof. 173.199 was added, effective Oct. 1, 2002. The packaging instructions normally require the use of UN performance-tested packagings, however these are not required when dangerous goods are shipped under the provisions of Limited Quantities or Excepted Quantities. 0000011486 00000 n CHAPTER IRESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PART 173--SHIPPERSGENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGSTable of Contents, Subpart ENon-bulk Packaging for Hazardous Materials Other Than Class 1 and Class 7. The Explosives Table specifies the Packing Instructions assigned to each explosive. Each packing instruction shows the acceptable single and combination packagings. Each specimen must be labeled with pertinent information that should include animal number, herd number, lot number, animal name, source, body site, and identify the specimen.
173.199 Diagnostic specimens and used health care products. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Click "" to place only functional and analytical cookies. The completed package must be capable of successfully passing a drop test at a height of at least 1.2 meters (3.9 feet). Although exceptional cases, (for example, the shipment of whole organs) may require special packaging, the great majority of diagnostic specimens can and must be packaged according to the following guidelines. 0000001434 00000 n The table below is part of the packing instruction P002. If carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) is used, the packaging shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas to prevent a build up of pressure that could rupture the packaging and the package (the outer packaging or the over pack) shall be marked Carbon dioxide, solid or Dry ice. Column 9 lists special packing provisions specific to substances and articles. For each type of package, it is also very important to know the special provisions. If several fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be individually wrapped or separated so as to prevent contact between them. If Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) is used the outer packaging must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas.
9. The Dangerous Goods YES box must be ticked. The completed package must be capable of successfully passing the drop test in Sec. result, it may not include the most recent changes applied to the CFR. 49 U.S.C. Table 1 to Paragraph (b): Explosives Table. 
(c) Explosives must be packaged in accordance with the following table: (1) The first column lists, in alphanumeric sequence, the packing methods prescribed for explosives in the Explosives Table of paragraph (b) of this section. The width of the line shall be at least 2mm; the letters and numbers shall be at least 6mm high. If inner packagings and/or intermediate packagings are specified in the second and third columns, then the packaging specified in the fourth column must be used as the outer packaging of a combination packaging; otherwise it may be used as a single packaging. 0000016783 00000 n
Diagnostic specimens. The term Not necessary means that a suitable inner packaging may be used but is not required. The package must carry the warning symbol bearing the text UN 3373, and the words Biological Substance, Category B. [Title 49, Volume 2] A separate drafting site is available with paragraph structure matching the official CFR formatting. b) a secondary packaging; and
Amdt. Each used health care product must be drained of free liquid to the extent practicable and placed in a watertight primary container designed and constructed to assure that it remains intact under conditions normally incident to transportation.
Please enclose the submission form in a plastic bag and place the submission form in the package between the PRIMARY RECEPTACLE and the SECONDARY PACKAGING. For purposes of this section, a health care product is used when it has been removed from its original inner packaging. 0000009068 00000 n 0000016072 00000 n Explosives are identified in the first column in numerical sequence by their identification number (ID #), which is listed in column 4 of the 172.101 table, of this subchapter. 0
b) The secondary packaging shall be sift proof; a) The primary receptacle(s) shall be sift proof; This is especially true when samples from multiple animals are submitted. Except as provided in this paragraph (a), diagnostic specimens are excepted from all other requirements of this subchapter when offered for transportation or transported in accordance with this section. The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure producing a pressure differential of not less than 95 kPa in the range of -40C to +55C (-40F to 130F). Read more. We do not provide consultancy services. Displaying title 49, up to date as of 7/27/2022.
Liquid diagnostic specimens. Requirements for shipments of liquid nitrogen must also be observed. a) When dry ice or liquid nitrogen is used to keep specimens cold, all applicable requirements of ADR shall be met. If intermediate packagings are not required, a notation of Not necessary appears in the column. The completed package shall be capable of successfully passing the drop test in 6.3.2.5. as specified in 6.3.2.3. and 6.3.2.4. except that the height of the drop shall not be less that 1.2m. (a) Except as provided in 173.7 of this subchapter, when the 172.101 Table specifies that an explosive must be packaged in accordance with this section, only packagings which conform to the provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section or 173.7(e) of this subchapter and the applicable requirements in 173.60 and 173.61 may be used unless otherwise approved by the Associate Administrator. The secondary package must be secured in the outer packaging with suitable cushioning material. 4. General packing instructions do not provide guidance on compatibility. Nomenclature changes to part 173 appear at 70 FR 56098, Sept. 23, 2005. The Packing Instructions are identified using a 3 digit designation. Maximum mass or maximum net quantity of each package is also defined. The term Not necessary means that a suitable intermediate packaging may be used but is not required. 0000004032 00000 n You are using an unsupported browser. please use the shipping containers designed specifically for refrigerated specimens. If inner packagings and/or intermediate packagings are specified in the second and third columns, then the packaging specified in the fourth column must be used as the outer packaging of a combination packaging; otherwise it may be used as a single packaging. Each package and the "Nature and Quantity of Goods" box of the air waybill must show the text "DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMEN PACKED IN COMPLIANCE WITH IATA PACKING INSTRUCTION 650". %%EOF Each primary container must be marked with a BIOHAZARD marking conforming to 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(1)(i). (b) Explosives Table. trailer I will show you where to find the meaning of those codes (such as P002) later. A SPI illustrates detailed special packaging requirements for cushioning, blocking, bracing, and constructing containers and to pack the asset. 0000006595 00000 n 0000016017 00000 n Neither the Department of Defense or the Defense Acquisition University provide any warranty of these tools whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free. (4) The fourth column specifies the outer packagings which are required. 0000007983 00000 n View the most recent official publication: These links go to the official, published CFR, which is updated annually. (5) Packing Instruction 101 may be used for any explosive substance or article if an equivalent level of safety is shown to be maintained subject to the approval of the Associate Administrator. Primary receptacles must be packed in secondary packaging in such a way that, under normal conditions of transport, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents into the secondary packaging. Royal Mail will only carry UN 3373 Diagnostic Specimens if they are packed following Packaging Instruction P650, and: A used health care product being returned to the manufacturer or the manufacturers designee is excepted from the requirements of this subchapter when offered for transportation or transported in accordance with this section.
A user should ensure that selected packaging materials do not react with substances contained. 
If ice is used the packaging must be leak-proof. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. 5.
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656 0 obj <>stream a) The primary receptacle(s) shall be leak proof; Enhanced content is provided to the user to provide additional context. The second column of the Explosives Table specifies the Packing Instruction (PI) which must be used for packaging the explosive. xb```c``f`e`~ @16O,{n. z This analytical tools database should under no circumstances be considered as being all-encompassing, and is in no-wise meant to endorse the capabilities or products of any particular individual, company, or organization. We prefer. 4.OwZlwY9^[g3X GG% @A%@M f`.\ An itemized list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging. Lyophilized substances: Primary receptacles must be either flame-sealed glass ampoules or rubber-stoppered glass vials with metal seals. If you have questions or comments regarding a published document please With effect from 1 January 2004, each package must also be marked to indicate that the shipper has determined that the packaging meets the applicable are transport requirements. If multiple primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be separated and supported to ensure that contact between them is prevented. Sec.
If inner packagings are not required, a notation of Not necessary appears in the column. See also Reusable Container Worldwide Warehouse (RECON) Tool (information on the SPIRES Website). As a
If screw caps are used these must be reinforced with adhesive tape. 7A1Y@Z>'T3. TNT (Courier) requirements: Packaging shall be constructed and closed to prevent any loss if contents that might be caused under normal conditions of carriage by vibration or by changes in temperature, humidity or pressure. This is an automated process for user convenience only and is not intended to alter agency intent or existing codification. If the specimen needs to be kept cool (i.e., blood, serum, etc.) The outer packaging may not exceed 4 L (1 gallon) capacity. Packing instructions is listed in the column 8 of the Dangerous Goods list (see example below). b) The primary receptacle and the secondary packaging shall maintain their integrity at the temperature of the refrigerant used as well as the temperatures and the pressures, which could result if refrigeration were lost. The Packing Instruction prefixed by the letters US is particular to the United States and not found in applicable international regulations. The Explosives Packing Method Table in paragraph (c) of this section defines the methods of packaging.
Formalin-fixed tissues from an individual animal may be pooled in a single container unless it is clinically relevant to have findings for each reported separately. The meanings of all packing instruction codes including special provisions can be found in the part 4 of the UN model regulations. 0000004808 00000 n 0000004856 00000 n
If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve the www.ecfr.gov website or have questions about using www.ecfr.gov, please choose the 'Website Feedback' button below. (2) The second column specifies the inner packagings that are required. Primary receptacles must be packed in secondary packaging in such a way that, under normal conditions of transport, they cannot break, be punctured, or leak their contents. in the smallest overall external dimension. Plastic vials with screw-top lids for blood, serum, and fluid transport are preferred as the primary containers for these specimens. Title 49 was last amended 7/26/2022. 7. The outer packaging may not exceed 4 kg (8.8 pounds) capacity. The term Not necessary means that a suitable intermediate packaging may be used but is not required. Primary receptacles shall be packed in secondary packaging in such a way that, under normal conditions of carriage, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents into the secondary packaging. Solid diagnostic specimens must be packaged in a triple packaging, consisting of a primary receptacle, secondary packaging, and outer packaging, conforming to the following provisions: The primary receptacle must be sift-proof with a capacity of not more than 500 g (1.1 pounds). 0000003566 00000 n It means that if we use combination packages for UN1549 Antimony compound and use glass as inner packaing materials, the maximum permitted weight per inner package is 10kg and the maximum permitted weight per outer package is 400kg if we use steel drums as outer packaging materials. For combination packing instructions, the acceptable outer packagings, inner packagings and when applicable, the maximum permitted quantity in each inner or outer packaging are shown.
a) a primary receptacle; Click Here to Continue Browser Session , Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange (SPIRES), Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation (PHS&T), SPIRES Telephone Support DSN 787-4166 or Commercial 937-257-4166. 173-260, 62 FR 24720, May 6, 1997]. There must be absorbent material placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary packaging; if several fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them. %PDF-1.6 % I had a question about packing functionality. 0000004723 00000 n
Liquid diagnostic specimens must be packaged in conformance with the following provisions: The primary receptacle must be leak-proof with a volumetric capacity of not more than 500 mL (16.9 ounces). 0000002216 00000 n 0000007362 00000 n
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For liquid specimens by aircraft, the primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure producing a pressure differential of not less than 95 kPa in the range of -40 to +55 (-40F to 130F). If you continue browsing this website we will assume that you give your consent to receive cookies in your browser. The Nature and Quantity of Goods box must contain the text Biological Substance, Category B and UN 3373 on the Consignment note/Air Waybill. Effective February 14, 2003, diagnostic specimens are no longer exempt from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under Docket Number HM-226. The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under Diagnostic specimens must be packed in a triple packaging, consisting of a primary receptacle, a secondary packaging, and an outer packaging. Packaging is essential for the safe transport of dangerous goods. (5) Packing Instruction 101 may be used for any explosive substance or article if an equivalent level of safety is shown to be maintained subject to the approval of the Associate Administrator. The Department of Transportations definition of a diagnostic specimen is "any human or animal material, including excreta, secreta, blood and its components, tissue, and tissue fluids being transported for diagnostic or investigational purposes, but excluding live infected humans or animals.". PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 650. Packing instructions are specified for the following types of packages. 0000008536 00000 n You may also find an expert in CSP business directory below. 0000004760 00000 n If several fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be individually wrapped or separated so as to prevent contact between them.
When shipping by air, under IATA regulations, a shipper must be trained every two years and their training must be updated to include any changes brought about by new regulations, such as HM-226. 
The secondary packaging must be leak-proof.
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If possible, the specimens should be no more than 0.5 cm thick (about the thickness of five dimes) for adequate fixation. learn more about the process here. The packet is marked with the senders name, telephone number and address Guide to the Packaging & Transportation of Biological Specimens by Road 0000005323 00000 n At 67 FR 54967, Aug. 27, 2002, the effective date was corrected to Feb. 14, 2003. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)DANGEROUS GOOD REGULATIONS (2) The second column specifies the inner packagings that are required. General Requirements: The Office of the Federal Register publishes documents on behalf of Federal agencies but does not have any authority over their programs. [Page 518-520], TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION sponsor this page to leave your contact info on this page.. 2.
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Secondary packaging must be secured in outer packaging with suitable cushioning material such that any leakage of the contents will not impair the protective properties of the cushioning material or the outer packaging. 173.62 Specific packaging requirements for explosives. <]>>
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An itemized list of the contents of the primary container and information concerning possible contamination with a Division 6.2 material, including its possible location on the product, must be placed between the secondary container and the outside packaging. 0000000016 00000 n
When used, ice or dry ice shall be placed outside the secondary packaging or in the outer packaging or an over pack. The absorbent material shall be in quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle(s) so that any release of the liquid substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material or of the outer packaging;
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The packaging shall be of good quality, strong enough to withstand the shocks and loadings normally encountered during carriage, including transhipment between vehicles or containers and between vehicles or containers and warehouse as any removal from a pallet or over pack for subsequent manual or mechanical handling. 0000018588 00000 n
here. Clear instructions on filling and closing such packages shall be provided by packaging manufacturers and subsequent distribution to the consignor or to the person who prepares the package (e.g. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97. The marking must be applied adjacent to the words "Diagnostic Specimen". 0000001838 00000 n
Explosives are identified in the first column in numerical sequence by their identification number (ID #), which is listed in column 4 of the 172.101 table, of this subchapter. A diagnostic specimen meeting the definition of a hazard class other than Division 6.2 must be offered for transportation or transported in accordance with applicable requirements of this subchapter. Guarded culture swabs may be shipped in original packaging that is placed in an appropriate primary receptacle. c) If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they shall be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them;
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR), Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation, CHAPTER I - PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SUBCHAPTER C - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS, PART 173 - SHIPPERS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS, Subpart C - Definitions, Classification and Packaging for Class 1.
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