Packing Groups

Some dangerous goods fall into one of 3 packing groups depending on the degree of danger they present to people and equipment:

Packing group I: Substances presenting high danger

Packing group II: Substances presenting medium danger

Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger.

The Australian Dangerous Goods Code provides more information about the classifications and divisions of dangerous goods, and if they are assigned to a packing group.

Chain of Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that the:

-Dangerous Goods are accurately classified and declared

-Dangerous Goods are not prohibited for transport by road, sea or air

-Consignment note is completed with the Dangerous Goods declared

-Correct Dangerous Goods paperwork is presented with the package

-Package has the correct hazard labels and markings, with no evidence of leakage or damage