Manufacturers, importers, and distributors of pesticides face strict requirements in terms of safety. The transport of pesticides is also accompanied by strict regulations. How do cardboard drums align with these requirements? We would be happy to tell you in this article.
what requirements apply to pesticides?
The pesticides industry must comply with various laws and regulations. The following laws set rules for transport packaging:
ADR Legislation (transport of dangerous goods)
the packaging must:
- be UN-approved (recognizable by the UN symbol);
- be resistant to leakage, shocks, and external influences;
- have correct labeling and marking, including hazard pictograms and UN codes;
- be suitable for the specific type and quantity of dangerous substance.
REACH Regulation (chemical substances within the EU)
- the packaging must be suitable to ensure safe use and storage;
- the packaging must not release substances that can harm the contents or user;
- information about safe use and risks must be available via labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
CLP Regulation (labeling and classification)
the packaging must be provided with:
- uniform hazard pictograms
- signal words such as ‘Danger’ or ‘Warning’
- hazard statements (H-statements) and precautionary statements (P-statements)
- clear product and supplier information.
Pesticide Legislation (EU and national)
the packaging must:
- be leak-proof and suitable for the specific product;
- be provided with an approved label according to national and European guidelines;
- be reusable or safely biodegradable, depending on the product;
- have a child-resistant closure and clear recognizability.
In a nutshell, packaging must therefore be safe and bear the correct labels and product information.
how do cardboard drums meet these requirements?
Our cardboard drums are suitable for many markets because we can make them comply exactly with the applicable laws and regulations that apply to each market. This also applies to the pesticides industry. We do this in the following way:
- Our Square Drums bear the UN-X certification mark. This is the highest grade of UN certification, which ensures that our cardboard drums meet the strictest international standards for the transport of dangerous goods.
- We place LDPE inliners in the drums so that they are suitable for safe storage and transport of chemicals and do not release harmful substances.
- Our Square Drums offer sufficient space for the required labeling, hazard pictograms, and product information. The cardboard is excellent for applying labels or printing.
- Our cardboard drums can be sealed with seals that we can provide with a unique code. This makes your products safe and traceable during transport and storage.
what options do you have?
For food products, there are various options when it comes to packaging. You can choose from different materials, shapes, or sizes. Do you need to transport bulk products, are they solid or liquid substances, do you choose sustainable or reusable? These questions will help you choose the right packaging.
The most commonly used packaging for the food sector are plastic, steel, or cardboard drums, big bags (also called FIBCs), plastic crates or boxes, and pallet boxes. Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages. Because we specialize in square cardboard drums, we will outline the various advantages of these for you.
what other advantages do cardboard drums have?
Cardboard drums are not only a good choice when it comes to legal requirements. Our cardboard drums also have many advantages in the area of sustainability. The Square Drums are made of mono-material Kraftliner from renewable sources. This makes them easy to recycle, FSC-certified, and CO2-neutral. This not only means you are doing the environment a great favor, but also that you comply with the most recent regulations in the field of sustainability.
Another major advantage is the square shape of our cardboard drums. With the square shape, you gain a lot of space because you can transport proportionally much more content. They are lightweight and easy to stack. This saves you both transport and storage costs.
the Square Drum: a good choice for your pesticides
As you have read, cardboard drums seamlessly align with the strict regulations that apply to the pesticides industry. In addition, they also offer advantages in terms of cost savings, transport, and sustainability. Would you like to know more about the possibilities for your products? Please contact us, we would be happy to provide you with customized advice.
