UN Approved Boxes

UN Approved Boxes

Dangerous goods are subject to transport, workplace, storage, consumer and environment protection regulations, to prevent accidents to persons, property or the environment, to other goods or to the means of transport employed. To ensure consistency between all these regulatory systems, the United Nations has developed mechanisms for the harmonization of hazard classification criteria and communication tools, and for transport conditions for all modes for transport.

What is UN Certified or UN Approved Packages?

UN Certified Packages or UN Approved packages are those packages on which testing, as per UN Standards, has been performed as per Dangerous Goods Regulations. These testing parameters differs for different type of packages, viz. Box, Drum, Bags, IBC Tank, FIBC Bags, etc. Further, testing parameters are set basis on the type of transportation. Hazardous Goods or Dangerous (DGR) Goods shipment by Air is regulated by IATA DGR & ICAO Regulations and for shipment by Sea is regulated by IMDG Code regulations.

know more about the UN Approved Packages

UN Certificateor UN Approval on packages are obtained after completion of stringent testing on each sample packages. We offer best quality UN Approved Box made of Corrugated Fibre-board, UN Approved Drum made of HM-HDPE, Mild Steel, Galvanized Ion, UN Approved FIBC Bags made of Woven HDPE & LDPE Combination, UN Approved Wooden and Plywood Box, UN Certified IBC Tanks with Plastic or Wooden Pallets. These packages are UN Certified only after following stringent testing procedure, which you can find below: Below testing is performed for UN Approval or UN Certification.

1. UN Approved Box:

• Cobb Test
• Drop Test
• Stack Load Test
• Internal Hydraulic Pressure Test

2. UN Approved Jerricans and Drums (Non Removable head type Plastic, MS or GI) containing liquid chemical.

• Drop Test
• Leakproofness Test
• Internal Hydraulic Pressure
• Stack Load Test
• Drop Test at -18 Degree Celsius (only for Plastic Drums and Jerrican)

3. UN Approved Open Top Drum (Fully Removable Head type Plastic, MS or GI).

• Drop Test
• Stack Load Test

4. UN Approved Bag:

• Drop Test

5. UN Approved FIBC - Jumbo Bags.

• Drop Test
• Righting Test
• Stack Load Test
• Tear Test
• Top Lift Test
• Topple Test

6. UN Approved IBC Tank - Intermediate Bulk Container.

• Bottom Lift Test
• Stack Load Test
• Air Pressure Test
• Hydraulic Pressure Test
• Drop Test at Ambient Temperature
• Drop Test at -18 Degree Celsius
• Top Lift Test

Upon successful completion of above tests, each packages are considered UN Certified or UN Approved.

Benefits of UN Approved Package:

Most of countries are now encouraging and insisting that all Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Goods supplied are packed in UN Approved Drum or UN Approved Box or UN Approved Bags, Tanks, etc., for shipment and distribution to survive harsh conditions and to comply with set regulations by UN as per IATA DGR Regulations and IMDG Code Regulations.

It facilitates smooth transportation, identification and handling of dangerous and hazardous goods during transit and storage.

Benefits of procuring UN Approved Box and UN Approved Drum from us:

• Pre- UN Certified Standard size and capacity Boxes and drums saves a lot of valuable time/days, which shipper/Exporter has to waste un-till it is UN Certified by the Apex body.
• Due to delay in certification, many times shipper has to pay penalties or loss of order.
• Best quality packages are provided which are mostly UN Certified by Stringent International testing body, from Singapore TUV Lab, hence it enhances the quality and standardization of industrial packaging.
• Customer satisfaction, as they receive their final product in the state it was packed at shipper's end.
• Promotes and facilitates the international acceptance of such packages.

Types of Pre UN Approved Packages, which are always in our stock are as below:

• 1A1 - 210L Capacity Non-Removable Head Type MS Drum.
• 1H1 - 210L Capacity Non-Removable Head Type HDPE Drum.
• 4G - CFB Box (Corrugated Fibre-board Box) in Several Sizes and capacity.
• Customer satisfaction, as they receive their final product in the state it was packed at shipper's end.
• 4GV - CFB Box (Corrugated Fibre-board Box) with V Rated for Inner Receptacle requirements, in Several Sizes and capacity.

We are one of the leading suppliers of all the above type of UN Certified Packages in Mumbai, India. We have 100% customer satisfaction, because we never compromise on compliance and hence never compromise on the quality of our finished goods.

Please feel free to reach us with your valuable queries and allow us to serve you with optimum and prompt service from our expertise staff, who are having 14+ years of experience in the field Dangerous and Hazardous Goods Certification, Packaging and Logistics by Air & Sea.

Importance of Using UN approved Boxes

UN approved boxes have been exceptionally designed, certified, and tested to ensure safe transportation of all types of haz cargo and dangerous goods by sea, rail, road, or air. The packaging of dangerous goods is also possible while using these un approved boxes. The purpose of it is to prevent any subsequent exposure or breakage of any substance when it is packaged during transportation. Using premium-quality, un approved boxes will make the transit very smooth and as per UN Regulations, IATA Regulations and IMO Regulations, and the transfer of the goods will also happen in a proper, safe, and secure manner as per compliance.

Regulations and Standards for UN Approved Boxes

There are a few regulations and standards that are associated with the boxes, and they are especially followed by the UN approved boxes supplier. Following these standards is very important for the proper transportation of these goods, so these are:

• Higher-spec materials are to be used for creating and approving packaging.
• The material and the packaging design have to be robust to avoid any issues during transportation.
• Extra protection should also be provided for managing any leakage or potential harm to the external part of the packaging.

How to Choose the Right UN approved Box Supplier

Finding the perfect UN approved boxes supplier is very difficult because many service providers provide such boxes. You must choose the one that certifies all the recommendations of the UN and adhering to use top-notch quality raw material, which will make your packaging box extremely rigid and safe. You must also choose a box provider who is effective and will help you transfer your goods securely at a low cost without compromising on its quality. Select the service provider who follows IATA, ICAO, IMO, IMDG Code regulations and standards for UN packaging boxes.

If you are looking for the best UN approved box service provider, your only choice will be AL Falaah. Here you will get these boxes at a very decent price. Make your choice now.

Conclusion: Enhancing Safety and Compliance with UN approved Boxes

Using UN approved boxes will help you enhance safety in a great way, as they are a type of box that is built and certified by the United Nations for the transportation of any dangerous goods. The dangerous goods can be solid or liquid, so the transportation of these haz cargo should be done in a very safe way so that there are no issues in transit.