Limited Quantities Exemption

From: Transport Canada

Some marks that are currently authorized for use on dangerous goods shipped as a limited quantity will expire on December 31, 2020. To ensure that your consignment is properly marked and to avoid rejected consignments or non-compliances, please note the following requirement in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR):

Until 12/31/2020

As per subsection 1.17(5) and 1.17(6) of the TDGR, the following marks for a limited quantity are accepted:

3 white squares on point representing the accepted marks for a consignment of dangerous goods. From left to right: white square on point with up and bottom portions in black, white square on point with up and bottom portions in black and the letter Y centered (for air mode) and a white square on point with the UN number for the dangerous goods. The text ‘’As per 1.17 (6)(d)’’ accompanies the last square on point.

Or

the words "Limited Quantity"
the abbreviation "Ltd. Qty."
the words "Consumer Commodity"; or
the UN number of each limited quantity of dangerous goods preceded by the letters "UN", placed within a square on point

From 01/01/2021

As per subsection 1.17(5) of the TDGR, only the following marks for a limited quantity are accepted:

2 white squares on point representing the accepted marks for a consignment of dangerous goods. From left to right: white square on point with up and bottom portions in black, white square on point with up and bottom portions in black and the letter Y centered (for air mode).

Marks in text format and the white square on point with UN number are no longer accepted after December 31, 2020.

TDG Contact information

Email: tdg-tmd@tc.gc.ca

Limited quantities exemption – accepted marks from January 1, 2021
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Limited Quantities Exemption

Until 12/31/2020

From 01/01/2021

TDG Contact information

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