# Liquids Packaging Standards for Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Safe arrival without leakage, contamination, or incident is the practical purpose that liquids packaging standards for freight must deliver.

Safe arrival without leakage, contamination, or incident is the practical purpose that liquids packaging standards for freight must deliver. International frameworks – the UN Model Regulations, ADR (road), RID (rail), IMDG Code (sea), and IATA DGR (air) – specify how containers must be designed, tested, and marked for each transport mode. Key elements include UN packing groups I to III, which reflect the hazard level of the contents, and type approval testing that every packaging design must pass before first use. Shippers and freight forwarders are responsible for selecting compliant packaging, performing leak tests, and applying correct hazard markings; non-compliance can result in liability, fines, or refusal of shipment. These standards are distinct from the separate regulatory frameworks governing intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and tank containers.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Liquids Packaging Standards for Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods/un-model-regulations |

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