Notice
The safety standard CAN/CGSB-43.146 will be undergoing an update by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB). Learn more about this update.
(Design, manufacture and use of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the transportation of dangerous goods, classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9)
Currently in force:
CAN/CGSB-43.146-2022
Date published:
March 2022
(English and French)
Amendment in force:
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Previous edition:
CAN/CGSB-43.146-2016
Upcoming edition / amendment:
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(For IBC Leak Test and Inspection Facilities - You are required to submit a revised procedure to ensure the information in your file is up to date before the end of the transition period)
Significant changes from CAN/CGSB-43.146-2016 to CAN/CGSB-43.146-2022
What is the scope of the standard?
CAN/CGSB-43.146 sets out the requirements for design and manufacture of UN standardized IBCs with a capacity less than or equal to 5000 L (under certain conditions) and the selection and use of UN standardized IBCs and other equivalent specifications for transport of dangerous goods included in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 or 9.
Where is the standard referenced in the TDG Regulations?
Section 5.6 of the TDG Regulations specifies that an IBC manufactured in Canada is a UN Standardized Means of Containment (MOC) if it is in compliance with sections 2 and 3 and Part I of CAN/CGSB-43.146.
Subsection 5.12(1) of the TDG Regulations specifies that a UN Standardized small MOC selected and used in accordance with Part II of CAN/CGSB-43.146 is one of the permitted container types for the transport of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 or 9.
Section 5.14 of the TDG Regulations specifies that a UN Standardized large MOC selected and used in accordance with Part II of CAN/CGSB-43.146 is one of the permitted container types for the transport of dangerous goods in Class 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 or 9.
How do I obtain a copy of the standard?
A free copy of this standard can be obtained from Government of Canada Publications.
Where can I obtain more information?
For more information on matters pertaining to CAN/CGSB-43.146:
Inquiries pertaining to applications for registration:
1-855-298-1520
After choosing the language (1 for English, 2 for French), press option 1.
MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca
Technical inquiries:
tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca.
Please include the text "IBCs" in the subject line.