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Packaging Requirements for Limited Quantities in Air Transport

This article discusses the vital packaging requirements for consumer goods classified as limited quantities in air transport. It covers product identification, withstanding transport operations, visual appeal, and functionality. It also emphasizes the importance of hazard symbols, statements, and safety precautions for dangerous goods. The article explores risk analysis and the difference between hazard and risk. It highlights the need for harmonization in the transport chain and the training requirements for air transport. Examples of limited quantities in various shops are provided.

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Packaging Requirements for Limited Quantities in Air Transport

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  1. Limited Quantities Geneva, 05-12-2002 Packaging Requirements Hazard vs. Risk The Transport Chain for Limited Quantities Consumer Commodities in Air Transport Pictures, Pictures, Pictures, ... Volker Krampe, Hamburg

  2. Vital Packaging Requirements for Consumer Goods • Identification of the product • Has information „how to use“ for the consumers • Must withstand normal transport operations • Should look good • Functionality as a part of the product itself (e.g. aerosols) In addition, if the product is dangerous for the Consumer • Hazard Symbols • Hazard Statements and Safety Precautions

  3. Reduction of Packaging Waste Safety Requirements The Conflict The Solution: Risk Analysis

  4. Hazard vs. Risk HAZARD: intrinsic property of a dangerous good RISK: possible consequences X probability

  5. RISK OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (CYANIDE): Hazard Risk Cyanide accesible, labelled Cyanide locked away, labelled Cyanide, kitchen cupboard, unlabelled Cyanide in your coffee 100 80 60 40 20 0 Source: Gerhard J. Nohynek, M.Sc., Ph.D., D.A.B.T.

  6. Hazard vs. Risk HAZARD: intrinsic property of a dangerous good RISK: possible consequences X probability Limited Quantities They have the hazard of a dangerous good class but they have a lower relative risk !

  7. Phantom risks and real risks compete not only for our resources, but also for our attention. It’s a shame when a mother is worried about toxic chemicals, and yet her kids run around unvaccinated and without bicycle helmets.”(John Graham, Director Harvard Center for Risk Analysis)

  8. Producer Shop Local Warehouse Forwarder Warehouse Forwarder Warehouse Local Warehouse Limited Quantities The Transport Chain The reqirements for • inner packagings • outer packagings • markings must be harmonized long distance

  9. Producer Shop Local Warehouse Forwarder Warehouse Forwarder Warehouse Local Warehouse ORM-D UN1993 long distance Limited Quantities HARMONIZATION needed

  10. Consumer Commodity (for Air) The training requirements for the air mode are much more restrictive Consumer Commodity is a good approach to simplify operations : • Only one, easy understandable packing instruction • Only one type of marking on the packagings • Only one documentation phrase This is easy to train and simple to fulfill! It reduces the number of undeclared shipments

  11. Example: Last Step in the Distribution Chain

  12. Examples: LQ in the Shops my Wife Nail Polish not dangerous!!! dangerous!!! ...mostly!!! Cosmetic Shop, Decorative Cosmetic

  13. Nail Polish Cosmetic Shop, Decorative Cosmetic

  14. Cosmetic Shop, High Price Fragrances

  15. Drugstore, Deodorants

  16. Drugstore, Cleaning Products

  17. Drugstore, Cleaning & Shoe Polish Corner

  18. Pharmacy, Alcoholic Rub

  19. Paper Shop, Computer Corner

  20. Supermarket, Cosmetics

  21. Supermarket, Shaving Products

  22. Supermarket, Milk & Whipped Cream

  23. Supermarket, „The Liquor Corner“

  24. I am still confused but now on a higher level ?!

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