UN / DOT Package Certification

Streamlining the Testing Process

UN/DOT Package Certification.

Westpak, Inc. is a UN Third Party Certification Approval Agency (+CJ) for performance oriented package testing of packages containing dangerous goods (hazardous materials)

Hazardous materials (dangerous goods) must be shipped in packages that have been certified to government standards. Westpak, Inc. (San Jose Office) is designated as an Approval Agency for the Department of Transportation to conduct testing and certify packages as meeting the performance requirements of certain UN and DOT packagings.

What we need to conduct the test

These are the minimum requirements necessary to ensure a rapid turnaround for your UN certification

• Contact Pal Khangaldy by email or Phone (408-224-1300) and request a proposal along with a test date
• Sign the proposal and email/fax back along with a copy of the Purchase Order (testing will be delayed unless a PO is issued)
• Send 5-6 complete packaging systems for the testing (all materials and components must be to specification)
• Detailed specifications and drawings for all packaging components are now required by DOT (approvals cannot be issued without documentation. Please send these in with the signed proposal or packaging for a faster turnaround)
• Shipping address and account information for return of all materials

Following the successful completion of testing, Westpak, Inc. will issue a complete test report along with an appropriate UN Certification Mark

Per Paragraph 178.600 of the 49-CFR , a typical certification for a non-bulk standard 4G (corrugated fiberboard package) consists of the following individual test inputs:

• Conditioning per 49-CFR 178.602 or 178.603
• Drop Test per 49-CFR 178.603
• Stacking Test per 49-CFR 178.606
• Vibration Test per 49-CFR 178.608
• Internal Pressure Test per 49-CFR 173.27c (if applicable)