DDL Testing Services Helps Packaging Pros Understand DOT Compliance - Provides 5 Steps to Attaining & Maintaining Package Compliance
Packaging Testing Services Laboratory, DDL Inc., is helping packaging professionals understand complex DOT compliance procedures in 5 easy steps.
Eden Prairie, MN (PRWEB) February 3, 2005 -- http://www.testedandproven.com – DDL, a leading package,
product and material testing laboratory, is helping packaging professionals
understand complex Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance
procedures.
Packaging companies that transport hazardous materials are
required by law to comply with the requirements set forth in the Hazardous
Material Regulations (HMR) published by the Department of Transportation, Title
49 CFR.
“Many packaging companies are really struggling to get their
arms around DOT compliance,” said Patrick Nolan. “Not only do they need to
understand the process for certifying their packages, but staying compliant
thereafter is an involved process in itself.”
Patrick Nolan, COO of DDL,
and Dick Strand, DDL Package Engineer, have co-authored an article on the 5
steps to achieving United Nations (UN)/DOT Package Certification, with the
intention of summarizing and clarifying a very complex package certification
procedure. The article presents a 5 step guide on how to complete the
certification process using a Third Party Agent (TPA) and how to ensure that
packaging remains compliant thereafter.
“With DOT regulations becoming so
stringent, it is important that packaging professionals understand that they
have to re-certify a package design every 24 months,” said Nolan, “overlooking
or misunderstanding requirements will potentially jeopardize their
business.”
For more information on DOT compliance, see “5 Steps to
Achieving UN/DOT Package Certification” by Patrick Nolan & Dick
Strand.
About DDL
DDL is ISO certified and a DOT approved Third Party
Agent authorized to perform test procedures to certify packages for use in the
transportation of hazardous materials or dangerous goods. DDL offers expert
product testing, package testing and material testing services including Shock
testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing and validation. DDL
testing services maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota and
California. Contact DDL at www.TestedandProven.com or call Scott Levy at 952-941-9226
ext.115.
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