Which sources determine the assigned Packing Group for a dangerous good?

Which sources determine the assigned Packing Group for a dangerous good?

• A. The DG List only.
• B. The Packing Instructions (PI) only.
• C. The DG List and PI.
• D. The manufacturer's brochure.

Answer: (C)

Two regulatory sources determine the Packing Group. The DG List identifies the dangerous good and places it into a packing group category (I, II, or III) based on hazard. The Packing Instructions then specify the exact packaging requirements for transport and confirm which packing group should be used, including any adjustments due to factors like concentration or solution form. Using both sources ensures the correct level of packaging protection is chosen. The manufacturer's brochure isn’t a regulatory source and doesn’t set the packing group. So the authoritative answer comes from the DG List together with the Packing Instructions.

Two regulatory sources determine the Packing Group. The DG List identifies the dangerous good and places it into a packing group category (I, II, or III) based on hazard. The Packing Instructions then specify the exact packaging requirements for transport and confirm which packing group should be used, including any adjustments due to factors like concentration or solution form. Using both sources ensures the correct level of packaging protection is chosen. The manufacturer's brochure isn’t a regulatory source and doesn’t set the packing group. So the authoritative answer comes from the DG List together with the Packing Instructions.