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New Marking for Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities |
 A new marking replacing "LTD QTY" or the UN Number placed inside a diamond has been adopted by ICAO and IATA Regulations and will be become mandatory as of January 1, 2011. The old marking has been replaced by a new diamond-shaped marking, the top and bottom portion shall be black with the centre area white which will include the symbol "Y". This new marking shall have the minimum dimensions of 100 mm x 100 mm. This new marking will also become a requirement in the IMDG Code, Amendment 35, with a slight difference. The "Y" symbol in the center is not required, however packages containing dangerous goods in limited quantities bearing the marking with the "Y" will be accepted for international ocean shipments of dangerous goods in limited quantities. Containers containing dangerous goods in only limited quantities shall be suitably marked on the exterior with this new marking which shall have minimum dimensions of 250 mm x 250 mm (standard placard size). The 35th amendment will become optional for use on January 1, 2011, and will become mandatory on January 1, 2012
Sources: BDP International and IATA, ICAO, and IMDG Regulations
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NIST Resources for US Export and Global Trade Information |
Don't let a lack of information keep your clients from business and export success. Actionable information is key to increasing American competitiveness, innovation, and market share in today's worldwide economy; the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can be a valuable resource. Many "Tools of the (Global ) Trade" are available free from NIST; we provide current, accurate, and authoritative information whenever manufactured product standards and technical regulatory requirements threaten to pose barriers to trade.
You can benefit from NIST's global trade information resources:
Other NIST information tools for U.S. exporters and trade stakeholders include:
· comprehensive, customized services and resources from technical standards-information experts on global standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment requirements
· regional and sector-based workshops
· powerful self-service electronic tools to facilitate U.S. industry success in the global marketplace
Sources: USA WTO TBT Inquiry Point and National Center for Standards and Certification Information (NCSCI)
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