Notice
The safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.125 will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). Learn more about this update.
Dangerous Goods
Containers
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- Aerosol Containers and Gas Cartridges
- Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes
- UN cylinders, UN tubes, UN cryogenic receptacles, and multiple-element gas containers
- Tank Trucks and Trailers and TC Portable Tanks
- IBC
- Containers for Infectious substances
- Railway Tank Cars and Ton Containers
- UN Small Means of Containment
- UN Portable Tanks
- Containers for Explosives (Class 1)
(the national standard on “Packaging of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6, Division 6.2) and clinical, (bio)medical or regulated medical waste”)
Currently in force:
CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021
Date published:
November 2021
(English and French)
Previous version:
CAN/CGSB-43.125-16 (“Packaging of Category A and Category B Infectious Substances (Class 6.2) and Clinical, (Bio)Medical or Regulated Medical Waste”)
Amendment dates:
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Upcoming edition / amendment
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Significant changes from CAN/CGSB-43.125-2016 to CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021
What is the scope of the standard?
Where is the standard referenced in the TDG Regulations?
How do I obtain a copy of this standard?
Where can I obtain more information?
What is the scope of the standard?
The CAN/CGSB-43.125 standard sets out the design, manufacturing, marking, selection and use requirements for means of containment (packaging) for the transport of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6, Division 6.2) and clinical, (bio)medical or regulated medical waste.
Where is the standard referenced in the TDG Regulations?
Paragraph 5.6(a) (i) of the TDG Regulations specifies that a Type P620 means of containment manufactured in Canada is a UN Standardized Means of Containment if it complies with sections 2 and 3, and Part 1 of CAN/CGSB-43.125.
Section 1.4 of the TDG Regulation also defines Type P620 and Type P650 means of containment manufactured in Canada as means of containment that are in compliance with the requirements of CAN/CGSB-43.125.
Subsection 5.16(1) of the TDG Regulations specifies that dangerous goods in Category A or Category B of Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, must be handled, offered for transport or transported in means of containment manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CAN/CGSB-43.125-2016.
How do I obtain a copy of the standard?
A copy of this standard can be obtained from the Public Service and Procurement Canada.
Where can I obtain more information?
Inquiries pertaining to applications for registration:
Telephone: 1-855-298-1520
After choosing the language (1 for English, 2 for French), press option 1.
Email: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca
Technical inquiries:
Email: tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca.
Please include the text "Means of Containment for infectious substances" in the subject line.