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Paragraph 17 Miscellaneous dangerous goods

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(1)

Packages containing the goods un 3245 genetically modified micro-organisms shall be—

(a)

so stowed that they are readily accessible; and

(b)

kept only in cool places away from sources of heat.

(2)

Where packages containing the goods referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above are to be carried refrigerated, the temperature shall be maintained during unloading or in transit storage.

(3)

Where these goods have escaped and contaminated a vehicle—

(a)

that vehicle may not be re-used until after it has been thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary, disinfected;

(b)

all goods and articles carried in such a vehicle shall be checked for possible contamination; and

(c)

any wooden parts of a vehicle which have come into contact with genetically modified micro-organisms shall be removed and incinerated.