Drop testing protocol for performance standards does not specify a time at which the test is to be performed after fabrication. A recent proposal had been brought to the United Nations Committee of Experts to perform this test 24-hours after the container was prepared for testing. Determined to establish the most critical time to perform [...] Read Full Story
Though inconsequential to the test performance of a package, DOT markings are critical for package identification and regulation. For the most part, US packaging manufacturers are putting the required information on packaging in both durable and embossed formats, but some minor errors have surfaced. For instance, for the UN emblem, the letters “un” must appear [...] Read Full Story
If you are purchasing a UN certified package, it is necessary to retain Testing Certificates that are company specific, product specific and current. Outdated and incorrect document retention exposes your company to a probable violation fine from the Department Of Transportation. As stated in CFR 178.2(c); manufacturers and “each subsequent distributor” is responsible for verifying [...] Read Full Story