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xiii. If wet ice is used, use leak proof outer packaging or over pack. Contain the ice within its
own container, for example, a freezer brick or gel pack, or within the outer packaging or
overpack. Provide interior support to secure the secondary packaging in the original
position after the ice has melted.

xiv. Use an overpack to combine several triple packages into one large package. Mark and
label each triple package inside the overpack. The outside of the overpack must bear the
same markings and labels as the triple packages within including hazard labels, proper
shipping names and net quantities. Mark the outer container of the overpack with the
word “Overpack Used”. The overpack marking is an indication that packages contained
within comply with prescribed specification (Appendix8).

MARKING AND LABELLING
6.2

Label the outer packaging in print or clear writing in capital letters:

i. Shipper: Enter the full name, address and contact number of the person packing the
shipment. THIS PERSON MUST BE TRAINED on packaging biological subtances for
transport.
ii. Consignee: Enter the full name, address and contact number ofrecipient.
iii. Transport Details: Enter the Category, Proper Shipping Name, UN Number and hazard
Class (Appendix 3).
iv. Quantity and Type of Packaging: Enter the quantity (Weight or Volume) of the specimen
and type of packaging. If using an overpack, state “OVERPACK USED”.
v. Packing Instructions: Enter appropriate packing instruction number (Refer to Appendix 3).
vi. If refrigerants are used, indicate their presence. For example if dry ice is used, enter the
UN number for dry ice and weight used. Example: UN 1845 DRY ICE NET WEIGHT 3.5
kg. Include the class 9 Miscellanous label.
vii. If the specimen contains chemical preservative for example: alcohol or formalin, include
the label showing appropriate class number. Example for specimen inactivated with
alcohol: Class 3.
viii. If using an outer packaging other than the UN specified packaging, include a label with
the phrase ‘OVERPACK USED’ and a label phrased ‘Inner packaging comply with
prescribed specifications’.
ix. Enter emergency contact number of the referring laboratory (must be contactable 24
hours).
x. All the information above must also be entered on the over pack container.

Refer to Appendix 5 for labels required.

6.3 DOCUMENTATION

i. Complete a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (SDDG) form in triplicates
when infectious substance belonging to Category A or B is being transported. Retain
one copy for your record for a minimum of 3 months or until the results are received.
ii. Refer to Appendix 6 for an example of a SDDGform.
iii. The shipper shall provide the carrier with 2 signed copies of the Shipper’s Declaration.
iv. The shipper shall complete an Airway bill (Appendix 10).
v. For consignment containing dangerous goods: the column under “Handling Information”
must be filled with the phrase ‘Dangerous goods as per attached Shipper’s Declaration’