UN/ADR Dangerous Goods Package Testing
Smithers has been at the forefront of dangerous goods package testing in the UK since the very earliest days of the UN requirements and we have maintained an unrivalled knowledge of UN/ADR package testing.
Smithers UN/ADR Dangerous Goods Testing and Revalidation services extended to Ireland
Published: 7/9/2024
Smithers has been appointed by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) as an ADR Packaging and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Test Laboratory.This appointment by Ireland’s official standards body is for the Smithers Leatherhead, UK laboratory which already provides a range of accredited UN package and IBC testing services for UK approvals issued by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).
Smithers has been recognised in the UK by the VCA as an independent test laboratory authorised to test UN/ADR packaging for many years. The scope of the UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation covers design-type testing and revalidation of all UN package and IBC types*.
The additional appointment by NSAI allows Smithers to support clients in Ireland with UN/ADR Package, Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) and Large Packaging testing for new certification and revalidation. This includes all associated design types as specified in UN (United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods) and ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road). It covers a wide range of packaging types including:
- Bags, Boxes, Drums, Jerricans, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Flexible Bulk Containers (FIBCs), Large Packagings, and Specialist Packs - for CLASS 6.2 CAT A infectious substances and CAT B biological substances.
Smithers has been at the forefront of dangerous goods package testing since the earliest days of the UN requirements. We maintain an unrivalled knowledge of UN/ADR package testing and the requirements for Certification. As an independent laboratory, we are uniquely placed to offer detailed guidance to companies that are faced with the complexities of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations
Find out more about our UN/ADR Dangerous Goods Testing services or contact an expert on this page to find out more.
(*excluding FIBC top lift test)