# Commission Decision of 4 August 2006 approving a Diagnostic Manual for avian influenza as provided for in Council Directive 2005/94/EC (notified under document number C(2006) 3477) (Text with EEA relevance) (2006/437/EC), Division 5: Outer packaging

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(a) The outer packaging must not contain more than 4 l or 4 kg.
(b) If required, either dry ice or wet ice must be placed outside the secondary packaging. If using dry ice the packaging must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas and not allow a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packaging. If using wet ice, the packaging must be leak-proof.
Each package and the air waybill must be marked with the following exact wording:
‘ UN 3373 DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMEN
PACKED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
IATA PACKING INSTRUCTION 650 ’
(c) An itemised list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging.
(d) The outer packaging must be placed in a sealed plastic bag to protect from moisture.
(e) A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2006/437/annex/chapter/XII/division/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2006-437/annex/chapter-XII/division-5
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