UN certificate for packaging

The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods provide a basis for development of a harmonised framework for the safe transport of hazardous materials. The classification, packaging, marking, and labelling of dangerous goods aims to protect people, property, and the environment during transportation by road, rail, air, and sea.

Displaying the UN mark on your goods allows anyone to identify the materials in the container and verify that it is UN-certified packaging for dangerous goods. TÜV SÜD must test the packaging to prove it meets or exceeds minimum performance standards before issuing a UN certification mark and allowing its use.

Countries across Europe, as well as the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia require that dangerous imported goods are packaged properly and safely so they withstand harsh transportation conditions. They are therefore stipulating that such imports meet the safety levels outlined by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

When hazardous substances are transported, UN certification is essential to ensure safety, security, and environmental protection. UN certification helps to prevent accidents and minimise the impact of any incidents.

The UN certificate for packaging provides a standardised approach across countries and different transport modes (road, rail, air, and sea).  This simplifies compliance when businesses operate internationally and removes cross-border trade barriers, regardless of their origin or destination.