# Hazardous Material Packaging Standards

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Hazardous material packaging standards define the material composition, wall thickness, closure systems, and test procedures that containers must meet before dangerous goods can enter the supply chain.

Hazardous material packaging standards define the material composition, wall thickness, closure systems, and test procedures that containers must meet before dangerous goods can enter the supply chain. The binding references vary by transport mode – the IMDG Code for sea, ADR for road, RID for rail, and IATA-DGR for air – all built on the UN Model Regulations. Requirements are tiered by hazard class and packing group (I, II, III), with the most stringent specifications applying to substances that pose the greatest risk. Packaging must be certified by accredited test institutes and carry the UN approval mark prior to use. In practice, shipping lines, airlines, and road carriers refuse consignments that lack the UN mark or whose packaging does not match the declared hazard class, making compliant packaging an operational prerequisite for both carrier acceptance and customs clearance.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-model-regulations-rev-23](https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-model-regulations-rev-23)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Hazardous Material Packaging Standards |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 138 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-model-regulations-rev-23 |

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