Many shippers are reporting that certain ports/terminals and shipping lines’ representatives at ports in India are insisting to replace the placards affixed on the cargo transport units packed with classes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 or 6.1.

Below an example of such directions given

Which are the correct labels/placards for classes 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 6.1 according to IMDG Code and other dangerous goods transport regulations?

Chapters 5.2 & 5.3 of UN Model Regulations 20^th Revised Edition & IMDG Code 39^th Amendment

• 5.2.2.1.1. – Labels identifying primary and subsidiary hazards shall conform to models Nos. 1 to 9 illustrated in 5.2.2.2.2. The “EXPLOSIVE” subsidiary hazard label is model No. 1.
• 5.2.2.2 – Provisions for labels
• Section 5.3.1.2 – Specifications for placards

5.2.2.2.2 – Specimen labels

• Label model no.: 6.1
• Class, Division or Category: Class 6.1: Toxic substances
• Symbol and symbol colour: Skull and crossbones: black
• Background: White
• Figure in bottom corner (and figure colour): 6 (black)

Specimen labels: 6.1

Displaying marks, labels & placards not meeting the provisions of IMDG Code on packages, IBCs & cargo transport units are violation of the provisions of the Code.