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UN Packaging Testing & Certification

Packaging material testing and certification for hazardous goods, ensuring compliance with UN, IATA, IMDG, and ICAO transport standards.

UN Packaging Testing & Certification

The safe transportation of dangerous goods begins with compliant packaging. At ERRL, we provide comprehensive UN packaging testing and certification services to verify that packaging materials meet the performance requirements for the safe transport of hazardous goods by air, sea, road, and rail. Our testing is carried out in accordance with internationally recognized UN regulations and applicable transport standards, ensuring that packaging is capable of withstanding the conditions encountered during handling, storage, and distribution.

Our accredited laboratory evaluates the strength, integrity, and performance of packaging through a series of rigorous tests designed to simulate real-world transportation conditions. Upon successful testing, packaging is verified for compliance with the relevant UN performance requirements, helping manufacturers, exporters, and logistics providers meet regulatory obligations with confidence.

Certification Validity

UN certification issued by our accredited laboratory is recognized for the transportation of dangerous goods by air and sea, subject to compliance with the applicable international regulations and the approved packaging design specifications. The certificates issued by ERRL are valid internationally.

Packaging Types We Support

  • Boxes & Combination Packaging (Fibreboard, plywood, plastic, metal, and other approved materials)
  • Drums & Jerricans (Steel, plastic, fibre, and composite)
  • Bags & Sacks (Paper, plastic, and textile)
  • Composite Packaging
  • Custom UN Packaging Solutions

Support is available for a wide range of UN packaging designs and codes, including 4G, 4GV, 1A1, 1A2, 1H1, 1H2, 3H1, 5M1, 5M2, 5H4, 6HA1, and others.

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UN Packaging Testing & Certification

Comprehensive mechanical testing and UN packaging certification services to evaluate product durability, packaging performance, transport safety, and compliance with international regulations.

Drop Testing

Drop Testing

Impact durability checks dropping samples from specified heights.

Stack Testing

Stack Testing

Compressive loading representing warehouse storage stacks.

Leakproofness Testing

Leakproofness Testing

Air-pressure tests checking packaging seals for leaks.

Pressure Testing

Pressure Testing

Internal hydraulic pressure burst validation.

Environmental Conditioning & Accelerated Aging

Accelerated Aging

Durability assessment after high temperature and humidity exposure.

COBB Testing

COBB Testing

Measures water absorption of packaging materials to evaluate moisture resistance.

UN Certification Support

Need UN Packaging Certification?

Our package engineers guide you through UN testing, sample preparation, drop/stack conditioning, and regulatory submission.

Specialized Packaging & Dispatch Service

Whether you require pre-certified UN packaging or a complete packaging and dispatch solution, ERRL has you covered. We supply a range of pre-certified UN boxes and packaging suitable for the transportation of dangerous goods. For added convenience, you can also send us your product, and our team will professionally pack it in the appropriate UN-certified packaging and arrange dispatch to your desired destination providing a seamless, compliant, end-to-end solution.

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ERRL supports certification, compliance, environmental claims, failure investigations, transport readiness, and applied R&D with scientific programs aligned to globally accepted frameworks.

Globally Aligned Methods

ASTM, ISO, OECD, EN, EPA, UN, IATA, IMDG, APHA and industry-specific protocols.

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Environmental science, biotechnology, analytical chemistry, materials, packaging and process innovation.

Decision-Critical Insights

Technically reliable data for product development, compliance, risk evaluation and sustainability strategy.

Future-Ready Innovation

Pilot studies, remediation technologies, resource recovery, AI-assisted research and scalable scientific solutions.

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Industrial Composting

Test Overview

Evaluation of material breakdown under controlled compost conditions.

Key Applications

Compostable packaging, single-use bags, consumer products.

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