IATA Types of Markings

There are two types of markings for dangerous goods:

• Packaging specifications
• Packaging use

Packaging specification markings are those that identify the design or specification of a packaging, regardless of its use for a particular shipment. These marks are usually applied by the manufacturer but are ultimately the responsibility of the shipper. Packaging specification markings are not required for limited quantity packages.

Packaging use markings are those that identify the use of a particular packaging for a particular shipment. They may indicate the contents, consignor, and consignee. The shipper is solely responsible for these markings.

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