The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has announced a 60-day consultation period for its draft updated Safety Standard CAN/CGSB-43.150. This standard covers the design, manufacture and use of UN standardized packaging - including drums, jerricans, boxes, bags, combination packaging and composite packaging - for the transportation of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

Consultation Period

Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to participate in the consultation process, which is open from August 28, 2024, until October 28, 2024. The updated standard will be incorporated by reference into the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG Regulations) and will come into force after publication, with a six-month transition period.

Who Should Participate

The consultation is open to all Canadians, especially those involved in the design, manufacture and use of UN standardized packaging for dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.

Major Changes in the Draft Standard

• Alignment with UN Recommendations: The updated requirements reflect the 23rd edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

• Incorporation of CAN/CGSB-43.126: The standard for reconditioning, remanufacturing and repair of drums (CAN/CGSB-43.126) has been integrated into this updated standard.a