Standard CAN/CGSB-43.151: Containers for explosives (Class 1)

Notice

The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Technical Committee has developed and published the latest edition of CAN/CGSB 43.151 in April 2024.

Currently in force:
CGSB-43.151-2024

Date published:
April 2024
(English and French)

Previous edition:
CGSB-43.151-2019

Upcoming edition / amendment:
CAN/CGSB-43.151-2024 or later

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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 copy of this standard can be obtained from the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

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.