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2005
Hazardous Substances (Packaging) Regulations 2001 (Reprint as at 9 June 2005) 029R
Commenced:

FOURTH: Tests of packaging required to be tested in accordance with this schedule

(Schedule)


                                   Schedule 4                           rr 7, 9
    Tests of packaging required to be tested in accordance with this schedule

Packaging that is required to comply with the tests set out in this schedule
must comply with the following tests when tested using the particular hazardous
substance to be contained or another substance with similar physical
characteristics including density, viscosity, and particle size:

1 The package must withstand the impact at any orientation of a drop of 0.5 m
  on to a hard surface without losing its ability to retain its contents.

2 In the case of a liquid substance, the package must be leakproof when the
  package is held with the opening at the lowest point for a period of
  30 minutes.

The above tests must be done with the closure mechanism fully closed and, in
the case of vented packaging, the vent must be sealed.

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