UN / IIP Certification
Mandatory for manufacturers of packaging material transporting Dangerous goods
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UN certification, which is mandatory, was introduced primarily for the packages used by Indian Express for
carriage of dangerous goods by sea from India.
Similar compulsion was introduced for transportation by air. The packaging certified for utilisation for
transport of Dangerous Goods by air shall be checked by the shippers before these are actually used for the
purpose. The certified packaging shall have UN marking as indicated in the Certificates, so that only certified
packaging is loaded on aircraft.Dangerous goods may only be transported in packaging which has a UN marking. The UN mark is a
globally recognized system established by the United Nations Expert Committee on Hazardous Goods to
classify, package, mark, and label dangerous goods for safe transportation by road, rail, sea, and air. Prior
to receiving a UN certification mark, testing must be conducted to ensure compliance with the specified
standards. The United Nations has enacted various laws, such as the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG), which governs sea shipping and air transportation is governed by the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Each United Nations member country has the authority to regulate
hazardous product transit.
Who issues
UN Certificate in India?
The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) issues the IIP Certificate in India, also known as the UN Certificate, for
packages that transport hazardous and dangerous goods. IIP has been designated as a nodal institution by
the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry
of Civil Aviation for carrying out various bulk package performance tests and issuing UN Certificates. It is
issued to manufacturer/dealer of packages for manufacturing any number of packages.
How
Mind Sync
Can Help?
With our specialized expertise, we offer comprehensive assistance to businesses seeking the UN/IIP
Packaging Certification, a vital requirement for the secure transport of hazardous materials. Our expert team
guides you through the intricate regulations, ensuring a smooth process and guaranteeing compliance for
the safe handling of dangerous substances.
Classes and Types of Packaging
Classes of Dangerous or Hazardous Goods
- Class 1: Explosive, such as gunpowder, firework
- Class 2: Gases like carbon monoxide,
propane - Class 3: flammable liquids such as petrol,
paint - Class 4: flammable solids such as sulphur,
magnesium powder - Class 5: Oxidising substances and organic
peroxide like sodium nitrate, zinc
peroxide - Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances
like barium cyanide and arsenic - Class 7: Radioactive material like uranium
hexafluoride - Class 8: Corrosive substances like
potassium hydroxide - Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous
substances or articles such as plastic
moulding compounds or medical kit.
Types of Packaging tested at IIP
- 1A1 – Metal Drums & Barrels (Non-Removable
Head Type). - 1A2 – Metal Drums & Barrels (Removable Head
Type). - 1H1 – Plastic Drums & Barrels (Non-Removable
Head Type). - 1H2 – Plastic Drums & Barrels (Removable Head
Type). - 1G – Fibre Board Drums (Removable Head Type).
- 3H1 – Plastic Jerrican.
- 4C1 – Wooden Box.
- 4D – Plywood Box.
- 4G – Corrugated Fibre-board Box.
- 5H3 – Woven Sack Bags.
- 5M2 – Paper Bags.
- 6HA1 – Plastic & Steel Composite Drums & Barrels
(Non-Removable Head Type). - 13H3 – FIBC – Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container
(Woven Jumbo Bags). - 31HA1 – IBC Tanks – Intermediate Bulk Container
(1000 Litre Capacity Plastic Tank with Steel Cage
and Wooden or Steel Plastic Pallet).
QUICK ANSWERS
- Filling out and sending us the Request Form;
- Present samples for testing;
- Specific measurement and verification of packaging components;
- Tests required to ensure compliance of the packaging;
- Test report;
- Issue of mark and UN certificate.
ISO 9000 Certified organizations: 18 months
Non- ISO 9000 Certified organizations: 9 months.
Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) in India
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