CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021

1.1 Organization and content This National Standard of Canada sets out requirements for designing, manufacturing, marking, testing, selecting and using means of containment for the transportation of Category A and Category B infectious substances in Class 6, Division 6.2, solid medical waste of Category A and clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste. This standard consists of three parts and one annex. Part I contains the requirements for the design, test, manufacture and marking of type P620 and type P650 packaging. Part II contains the requirements for the selection and use of means of containment (i.e. packaging) for infectious substances of Category A and Category B. Part Ill contains the requirements for the selection and use of standardized and non-standardized means of containment for the transport of clinical, (bio) medical or regulated medical waste. Annex A contains the minimum requirements for the completion of a packaging design report. 1.2 Application This standard applies to both standardized and non-standardized means of containment as defined in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. 1.3 Minimum requirements This standard sets out certain minimum requirements for designing, manufacturing, selecting, using, and testing of means of containment. It is essential to exercise competent technical and engineering judgment in conjunction with this standard. It is the responsibility of the packaging manufacturer to ensure that the packaging will safely carry out its intended function within these constraints. 1.4 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations prevalence The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 (TOG Act), and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TOG Regulations) may call for additional requirements regarding the design, manufacture, selection, use, and test of means of containment. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirements of this standard and those of the TDG Act or TDG Regulations, the Act or Regulations prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. It should be noted that this standard, by itself, does not have the force of law unless it is officially adopted by a regulatory authority. It is recommended to read the standard in conjunction with the TOG regulations. 1.5 Safety The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any requirements prior to its use. 1.6 Units of measurement Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are provided in SI units. 1. 7 Classification Dangerous goods are classified in accordance with Part 2 of the TOG Regulations and the appropriate UN number, shipping name and description, class, division, packing group/category, as applicable, are assigned.