Packaging is one of the main elements in the chain of dangerous goods transport. Its choice is made under the responsibility of the user. The user has to make sure that the packaging meets all the regulation requirements and is adapted to the product to be transported.With 40 years of experience, SOTRALENTZ Emballage supports you with advice and services in all your regulatory and standards-related processes.
The different regulations:
The dangerous materials
They are established on the basis of the UN recommendations for transport of dangerous goods and regularly updated by the experts of the UN ( the “orange book”).
Specific regulations are published for each mode of transport:
- IMDG code for sea transport
- RID code for railroad transport
- ADR code for road transport
- IATA regulations for air transport
Lifespan of the IBC’s, review of the regulation:
"The IBC’s SLX in "UN" version have a lifespan of maximum 5 years with obligation of one inspection visit latest 30 months after the manufacturing date, with all expenses to be borne by the user."
Food products
On account of the design and the quality approach given to their manufacturing, the SOTRALENTZ Emballage jerrycans, drums and IBCs can be used in the agro-food industry. SOTRALENTZ Emballage implements and follows good manufacturing and hygiene practices BPFH drafted by the Chambre Syndicale des Emballages en Matière Plastique - French Plastic Packaging Board, ELIPSO.
All our production sites in France and in Spain have a quality system and are ISO 9001:2008 certified.
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