Notice
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Technical Committee has developed and published the latest edition of CAN/CGSB 43.151 in April 2024.
Edition currently in force:
CGSB-43.151-2024
Date published:
April 2024
Previous edition:
CGSB-43.151-2019
Upcoming edition / amendment:
CAN/CGSB-43.151-2024 or later
On this page
- Scope of the standard
- Finding the standard in the TDG Regulations
- Obtaining a copy of the standard
- Contact us
Scope of the standard
The CGSB-43.151 standard sets out requirements for containers for the transport of Class 1 dangerous goods. The standard prescribes Packing Methods that in most cases are harmonized with the UN Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods and prescribe the use of UN standardized containers.
Finding the standard in the TDG Regulations
Section 5.8 of the TDG Regulations requires that all means of containment used to transport Class 1 dangerous goods by any mode of transport must be in standard with CGSB-43.151.
Obtaining a copy of the standard
A free copy of this standard can be obtained from Government of Canada Publications.
Contact us
Inquiries pertaining to applications for registration
Telephone: 1-855-298-1520
After choosing the language (1 for English, 2 for French), press option 1.
Email: MOCregister-Registrecontenant@tc.gc.ca
Technical inquiries
Email: tdgcontainers-tmdcontenants@tc.gc.ca
Please include the text "Containers for Explosives" in the subject line.