Edition currently in force:
CAN/CGSB-43.125-2021
Date published:
November 2021
Previous version:
CAN/CGSB-43.125-16
Upcoming edition / amendment
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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 CAN/CGSB-43.125 standard sets out the design, manufacturing, marking, selection and use requirements for means of containment (packaging) for the transport of Category A and Category B infectious substances (Class 6, Division 6.2) and clinical, (bio)medical or regulated medical waste.
Finding the standard in the TDG Regulations
Paragraph 5.6(a)(i) of the TDG Regulations specifies that a Type P620 means of containment manufactured in Canada is a UN Standardized Means of Containment if it complies with sections 2 and 3, and Part 1 of CAN/CGSB-43.125.
Section 1.4 of the TDG Regulations also defines Type P620 and Type P650 means of containment manufactured in Canada as means of containment that are in compliance with the requirements of CAN/CGSB-43.125.
Subsection 5.16(1) of the TDG Regulations specifies that dangerous goods in Category A or Category B of Class 6.2, Infectious Substances, must be handled, offered for transport or transported in means of containment manufactured, selected and used in accordance with CAN/CGSB-43.125.
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 "Means of Containment for infectious substances" in the subject line.