Paragraph 10 Infectious substances (classification code 6.2)

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch.3, para.2 amended by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5, Sch.4, para.21 (a)
Sch.3, para.4 rev.in pt. by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5, Sch.4, para.21 (b)
Sch.3, para.6 amended by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5, Sch.4, para.21 (c)
Sch.3, para.7 amended by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5, Sch.4, para.21 (d)
Sch.3, para.8 rev.in pt. and amended by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5. Sch.4, para.21 (e)
Sch.3, para 9 amended by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5. Sch.4, para.21 (f) (g)
Sch.3, para.10 rev.in pt. by Carriage of Dangerous Goods 1999 reg.5, Sch.4, para.21 (h)

(1)

The carriage of packages containing INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES in small containers is permitted.

(2)

In the event of a spillage from a package containing INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES which is being carried in a small container—

(a)

the small container shall not be re-used until it has been thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, disinfected;

(b)

any wooden parts of the small container which have come into contact with such substances shall be removed and burnt,