Section 14

Transport information

Information Elements

  • UN number
  • United Nations proper shipping name as provided for in the United Nations Model Regulations
  • Transport hazard class as provided in the United Nations Model Regulations
  • Packing group as provided in the United Nations Model Regulations
  • Environmental hazards according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and the United Nations Model Regulations
  • Transport in bulk (according to Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code))
  • Special precautions in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside the premises

Most common non-compliances

  • The heading is not verbatim as per column 1 of Schedule 1 of the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR).
  • Information disclosed in this section is false, misleading or likely to create an erroneous impression.

Tips

  • General

    The section number and heading must be disclosed; however, the content of the specific information elements in this section is optional.
  • Information disclosed in this section must not be false, misleading or likely to create an erroneous impression.