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Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Packaging Certification
Applicable to:
Shipowners, Companies, and Manufacturers
Effective Date:
November 24, 2003
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Packaging Certification Requirements
Packaging for dangerous cargo must conform to a design type successfully tested according to IMDG Code Chapter VI. It should carry a certificate confirming compliance.
- Certification Authority: Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) at Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata
- Additional Certification: Self-certification by manufacturers meeting the criteria in Annex I, with approval from the Nautical Advisor to the Govt. of India
IMDG Code: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
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