Transport of Hazardous and Biological Samples - OIE Africa
Transport of Hazardous and Biological Samples - OIE Africa
Transport of Hazardous and Biological Samples - OIE Africa
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EXAMPLE OF UN MARKING/PROPER SHIPPING NAME (PSN)<br />
This marking comprises:<br />
4G/Class 6.2/11/GB/2470<br />
• the United Nations packaging symbol<br />
• an indication <strong>of</strong> the type <strong>of</strong> packaging (in this example a fibreboard box (4G))<br />
• an indication that the packaging has been specially tested to ensure that it meets<br />
the requirements for Category A infectious substances (Class 6.2)<br />
• the last two digits <strong>of</strong> the year <strong>of</strong> manufacture (in this example 2011)<br />
• the competent state authority that has authorized the allocation <strong>of</strong> the mark (in<br />
this example GB, signifying Great Britain)<br />
• the manufacturer’s code specified by the competent authority (in this example<br />
2470)<br />
Users shall be provided with clear instructions as to how the package should be<br />
filled <strong>and</strong> prepared for transport.
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