- The primary receptacle(s) must me sift-proof and must not exceed the outer packaging weight limit.
Primary receptacle
- The secondary packaging must be sift-proof.
Secondary packaging
- If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them.
- Except for packages containing body parts, organs or whole bodies, the outer packaging must not contain more than 4 kg. This quantity excludes ice, dry ice or liquid nitrogen when used to keep specimens cold.
- If there is any doubt as to whether or not residual liquid may be present in the primary receptacle during transport then a packaging suitable for liquids, including absorbent materials, must be used.
- An itemised list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging.
Outer packaging