Interpretation Response #15-0170 ([Inmark Packaging] [Mr. Jay Johnson])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Inmark Packaging
Individual Name: Mr. Jay Johnson
Location State: GA Country: US
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Response text:
February 10, 2016
Mr. Jay Johnson
Regulatory Compliance
Inmark Packaging
675 Hartman Road, Suite 100
Austell, GA 30168
Reference No. 15-0170
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This is in response to your August 5, 2015 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) concerning the testing of specification packagings. Specifically you seek confirmation of your understanding that packagings for Category A infectious substances tested with liquids can be used with a solid material.
For the purposes of testing a packaging for infectious substances, each primary receptacle must be filled with a liquid even if the package is intended to contain a solid material. In accordance with § 178.609(b) samples of each packaging must be prepared as for transport except that a liquid or solid infectious substance should be replaced by water or where conditioning at -18 °C (0 °F) is specified by water/antifreeze.
I hope this information is helpful. If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Duane A. Pfund
International Standards Coordinator
Standards and Rulemaking Division
178.609(b)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.609 | Test requirements for packagings for infectious substances |