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PACKING INSTRUCTION 650 (continued)
For transport, the mark illustrated below must be displayed on the external surface of the outer packaging on a
background of a contrasting colour and must be clearly visible and legible. The mark must be in the form of a square set
at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with each side having a length of at least 50 mm (2 in), the width of the line must be
at least 2 mm and the letters and numbers must be at least 6 mm high. The proper shipping name "Biological Substance,
Category B" in letters at least 6 mm high must be marked on the outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.

Unless all package markings are clearly visible, the following conditions apply when packages are placed in an
overpack:
• The overpack must be marked with the word "Overpack"; and
• the package markings must be reproduced on the outside of the overpack. A Shipper's Declaration
for Dangerous Goods is notrequired.
Alternative packagings for the transport of animal material may be authorized by the competent
authority in accordance with the provisions in 5.0.6.7.
Specific Requirements
Refrigerated or frozen specimens: Ice, dry ice and liquid nitrogen:
• When dry ice or liquid nitrogen is used to keep specimens cold, all applicable requirements of these
Regulations must be met. When used, ice or dry ice must be placed outside the secondary packagings or
in the outer packaging or an overpack. Interior supports must be provided to secure the secondary
packagings in the original position after the ice or dry ice has dissipated. If ice is used, the outside
packaging or overpack must be leakproof. If dry ice is used, the packaging must be designed and
constructed to permit the release of carbon dioxide gas to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture
thepackagings.
• The primary receptacle and the secondary packaging must maintain their integrity at the temperature of
the refrigerant used as well as the temperatures and the pressures, which could result if refrigeration
were to be lost.
Infectious substances assigned to UN 3373 which are packed and marked in accordance with this packing
instruction are not subject to any other requirement of these Regulations except for the following:
(a) The name and address of the shipper and of the consignee must be provided on each package;
(b) The name and telephone number of a person responsible must be provided on the airway bill or on the
package;
(c) The classification must be in accordance to 3.6.2;
(d) the incident reporting requirements in 9.6.1 must be met; and
(e) the inspection for damage or leakage requirements in 9.4.1 and 9.4.2.
Note:
When the shipper or consignee is also the' person responsible' as referred to in b) above, the name
and address need be marked only once in order to satisfy the name and address marking provisions
in botha) and b), above.
Passengers and crew members are prohibited from transporting infectious substances as or in carry-on
baggage, checked baggage or on their person.
If an Air Waybill is used, the "Nature and Quantity of Goods" box must show "UN 3373", the text
"BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B" and the number of packages.
Clear instructions on filling and closing such packages must be provided by packaging manufacturers and
subsequent distributors to the shipper or to the person who prepares the package (e.g. patient) to enable the
package to be correctly prepared for transport.