How long is UN Packaging Certification valid?

UN Packaging Type Approval Certificates issued by PESO are valid for 5 years from the date of issuance. Renewal must be initiated 6 months before expiry with updated technical documentation and re-inspection.

Can I export hazardous goods without UN Packaging Certification?

No. Exporting hazardous materials without valid UN Packaging Certification is illegal under the Customs Act, 1962 and IMDG/IATA regulations. Shipments will be detained, and penalties ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 will be imposed.

What is the difference between UN 1A, UN 3H, and UN 4G packaging marks?

These marks denote different packaging types: UN 1A refers to steel drums, UN 3H refers to plastic jerrycans, and UN 4G refers to wooden boxes or crates. Each type is approved for specific hazardous goods categories and maximum capacities as per UN TDG standards.

Do I need separate certification for different packaging designs?

Yes. Each unique packaging design (different dimensions, materials, closure mechanisms) requires separate Type Approval from PESO. Minor modifications may require amendment to the existing certificate rather than a new application.

Which authority issues UN Packaging Certification in India?

The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the primary Competent Authority that issues UN Packaging Type Approval Certificates in India.

UN Packaging Certification

UN Packaging Certification for hazardous goods export from India. Get PESO-approved Type Approval certificates for safe dangerous goods transport compliance.

Pre-Application Assessment: Contact PESO/Competent Authority with IEC proof and facility details (5-7 days)
Technical Documentation Submission: Prepare design drawings, material specs, test reports, and quality procedures (10-15 days review)
Factory Inspection: PESO inspectors verify manufacturing facilities and production controls (1-2 days)
Type Approval Certificate Issuance: PESO issues UN Packaging certificate valid for 5 years (7-10 days after inspection)
Certificate Registration & Marking: Register with DGFT, apply official UN marks, maintain audit records

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What is UN Packaging Certification?

UN Packaging Certification is an international safety approval issued for packaging and containers used to transport dangerous goods across borders. Also known as Type Approval for Packaging, this certification verifies that packaging meets the stringent standards prescribed by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN TDG). In India, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) regulate and issue these certifications for hazardous materials packaging.

Under the Customs Act, 1962 and the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Rules, Indian exporters must obtain UN Packaging Certification before shipping dangerous goods such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, batteries, flammable liquids, gases, oxidizers, and toxic substances. The certification mark (e.g., UN 4G, UN 1A, UN 3H) indicates the packaging type, material, and maximum capacity approved for specific hazardous categories.

Pricing

Package	Price	Details
Standard	On request	Including document prep

Process

📋
Pre-Application Assessment: Contact PESO/Competent Authority with IEC proof and facility details (5-7 days)
🔍
Technical Documentation Submission: Prepare design drawings, material specs, test reports, and quality procedures (10-15 days review)
📝
Factory Inspection: PESO inspectors verify manufacturing facilities and production controls (1-2 days)
✅
Type Approval Certificate Issuance: PESO issues UN Packaging certificate valid for 5 years (7-10 days after inspection)
📤
Certificate Registration & Marking: Register with DGFT, apply official UN marks, maintain audit records

Documents Required

Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) certificate from DGFT
Factory Registration Certificate with PESO or MoRTH
Detailed packaging design drawings with technical specifications and material composition
UN Performance Test Reports (drop test, stacking test, internal pressure test, vibration test) from accredited laboratories
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certificate or equivalent
Power of Attorney (if applying through authorized representative)

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UN Packaging Certification

UN Packaging Certification for hazardous goods export from India. Get PESO-approved Type Approval certificates for safe dangerous goods transport compliance.

Pre-Application Assessment: Contact PESO/Competent Authority with IEC proof and facility details (5-7 days)

Technical Documentation Submission: Prepare design drawings, material specs, test reports, and quality procedures (10-15 days review)

Factory Inspection: PESO inspectors verify manufacturing facilities and production controls (1-2 days)

Type Approval Certificate Issuance: PESO issues UN Packaging certificate valid for 5 years (7-10 days after inspection)

Certificate Registration & Marking: Register with DGFT, apply official UN marks, maintain audit records

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500+Export Clients Served

End-to-EndEXIM Support

What is UN Packaging Certification?

Package

Price

Details

Standard

On request

Including document prep

Process

📋

Pre-Application Assessment: Contact PESO/Competent Authority with IEC proof and facility details (5-7 days)

🔍

Technical Documentation Submission: Prepare design drawings, material specs, test reports, and quality procedures (10-15 days review)

📝

Factory Inspection: PESO inspectors verify manufacturing facilities and production controls (1-2 days)

✅

Type Approval Certificate Issuance: PESO issues UN Packaging certificate valid for 5 years (7-10 days after inspection)

📤

Certificate Registration & Marking: Register with DGFT, apply official UN marks, maintain audit records

Documents Required

Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) certificate from DGFT

Factory Registration Certificate with PESO or MoRTH

Detailed packaging design drawings with technical specifications and material composition

UN Performance Test Reports (drop test, stacking test, internal pressure test, vibration test) from accredited laboratories

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certificate or equivalent

Power of Attorney (if applying through authorized representative)

Frequently Asked Questions