Child-Resistant Packaging
Child-resistant packaging is regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations in Title 16, Part 1700 as part of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The purpose of this act is to protect young children (under 5) from poisonings and deaths due to open containers of hazardous products. A package that…
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During COVID-19 cannabis dispensaries have been classified as an essential business and include options for curbside pickup as well as home delivery. Safety precautions must be taken to disinfect cannabis packaging before consumption. March saw an increase in consumer demand of nearly 34% as consumers stocked up on their supply,…
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Hazardous Material Shipping Placards, Are They Necessary?
What is the big deal with hazardous material shipping placards, are they really necessary? To be specific, yes they absolutely are! Think of these placards as simple forms of communication. Shipping hazardous materials can pose serious risks in the event of a spill or leakage. This is why it is…
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Don’t spoil the turkey this Thanksgiving, food storage in a plastic container will keep it fresh. Did you know that 99 percent of all holiday meals will produce leftovers? Using plastic containers to store your leftover dishes will keep them fresh and help reduce waste this holiday season. Here are…
READ MORESafe Packaging Matters – HM-215M, Harmonization Rule
HM-215M, Harmonization Rule On January 8, 2015 PHMSA published Final Rule HM-215M, “Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards”. The HM-233 series of rulemakings are the vehicle PHMSA uses to update the HMR with changes in the International Dangerous Goods Regulations (Hazardous Materials are referred to as Dangerous Goods internationally, the terms…
READ MORESafe Packaging Matters – OSHA Makes Official Policy Statement on Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standards
OSHA Makes Official Policy Statement on Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standards February 9, 2015 MEMORANDUMFOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH: DOROTHY DOUGHERTYDeputy Assistant Secretary FROM: THOMAS GALASSI, DirectorDirectorate of Enforcement Programs SUBJECT: Enforcement Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standard’s (HCS) June 1, 2015 Effective Date The purpose of this memorandum is to…
READ MORESafe Packaging Matters – Safe Battery Packaging
Did you know? PHMSA recently published the Final Rule on Transportation of Lithium Batteries (HM-224F). This Final Rule harmonizes many of the applicable provisions with the International Regulations, (ICAO, IMDG and the UN Model Regulations). Safe Packaging Matters – Battery Packaging
READ MOREOSHA Hazcom/ (GHS) Internationally Recognized Communication Standards – by Lonnie Jaycox, Packaging Engineer, HAZPlus®
HARMONIZED WORKER SAFETY REGULATIONS In the same manner that the US DOT, in an effort to facilitate global commerce, has largely harmonized the regulations concerning the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce in the US with the rest of the world, OSHA has adopted the first step in the harmonization…
READ MOREHM-215K and HM-215L – Review & Commentary
HM-215K and HM-215L – Review & Commentary by Lonnie Jaycox, Packaging Engineer, HAZPlus® The HM-215 series of rulemakings are an annual adjustment to the HMR (Hazardous Materials Regulations) to align the HMR directly with international regulations and to incorporate the latest versions of relevant international regulations (ICAO, IMDG, TDG Canada,…
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