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::. Shipping Biological MaterialsShippingResearch materials shipped domestically and internationally are subject to a number of Federal, State and Local regulations. If these regulations are not followed, shipping will be delayed and the package will be returned to the sender or destroyed and the individual cited for non-compliance and subject to civil and/or criminal penalties. General Information on Shipping Biological Materials General Information and Forms for Shipping Biological MaterialsManual Chapter 1340-1 Permits for Import or Export of Biological Material TrainingThe DOHS offers a one-day certification training course for shipping infectious and diagnostic substances. This course certifies individuals to package infectious and diagnostic substances for a two-year period according to IATA regulations. By Federal law, only individuals who are certified shippers may package, document and ship a hazardous substance. Shipping Biological ProductsBiological Products is divided into two subcategories:
These materials are NOT restricted and are not considered Dangerous Goods. Contact the Freight Forwarding Section to receive information on how to package these materials. Your laboratory sample may never arrive at its destination if it is improperly packaged, labeled or declared. Freight Forwarding Section can be reached at (301) 496-5921. Labeling and Shipping Manifest Instructions The total package should be brought to the Freight Forwarding Section in Building 13, Room 1759. At the Freight Forwarding Section, they will inspect the package to make sure that it is packed correctly. The Freight Forwarding Section will provide any stickers and labels that are needed. The Freight Forwarding Section will fill out the shipping manifest. Shipping Diagnostic SpecimensDiagnostic packages (UN 650) must be packaged by a trained and certified shipper using approved packing materials.
Labeling and Shipping Manifest Instructions The package should be brought to the Freight Forwarding Section in Building 13, Room 1759. Freight Forwarding Section can be reached at (301) 496-5921. The Freight Forwarding Section will provide any stickers and labels that are needed to correctly mark and label the package as a diagnostic specimen. They will also complete the shipping manifest. Your laboratory sample may never arrive at its destination if it is improperly packaged, labeled or declared. Shipping Infectious MaterialsYour laboratory sample may never arrive at its destination if it is improperly packaged, labeled or declared. All infectious materials must be packaged by a trained and certified individual according to IATA regulations using specific packaging, labeling, markings and documentation. All packages must go through the Freight Forwarding Section, of Logistics and Acquisition Operations located in Bldg 13, Room 1759. Freight Forwarding Section can be reached at (301) 496-5921. Proper packaging supplies maybe purchased through any vendor selling United Nations (UN 6.2) certified packaging materials. Shipping Radioactive MaterialsYou must contact the NIH, ORS Division of Radiation Safety at (301) 496-5774 to obtain information on shipping radioactive materials. Shipping instructions for radioactive material. Resources for Shipping Biological MaterialsDisclaimer: The Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. The DOHS website provides links to other Internet sites for informational purposes. When users select a link to an external Web site, they are leaving the DOHS website and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external site. Regulatory InformationAdditional Training Information Links for Shipping Materials Links to Other Resources Regulatory Information49 CFRIATA Additional Training InformationIATAHigh Q Training FedEx Training Cargo Training DG Training Cargo Pak Training DOT’s Office Of Hazardous Materials Safety Saf-T-Pak Dangerous Goods Training Seminars Links for Shipping MaterialsAll-PakExaktpak Cargo Pak Saf-T-Pak Links to Other ResourcesFederal Aviation AdministrationDepartment of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Hazardous Materials Advisory Council Transport Canada International Civil Aviation Organization |