When someone gets a flight, using a dilapidated suitcase to transport their personal belongings would be a gamble. The degree of risk is even higher should a fragile package travel with a label that is illegible. The suitcase could consequently open and/or it and its contents break.
When transport concerns dangerous goods, it is essential to preserve the content, making sure the products travel safely and arrive to their destination on schedule.
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That's why packaging and labels for dangerous goods are so important. Far from being improvised packages and generic markings, they have to respond to specific requirements, identified by the ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG and ICAO / IATA regulations.
The variety in terms of type, size, material, shape, information content of labels and packaging is vast, and so it’s not always easy to identify the correct articles for the safe transport of ones products. Those responsible for purchasing can receive qualified support when making a choice, relying on a supplier in possession of some fundamental requirements.
Experience
What distinguishes an experienced partner from a developing business? Firstly, the in-depth knowledge of the many aspects regarding the transport of dangerous goods. Suppliers that have been on the market for a couple of years can certainly be equipped to provide customers with basic supplies but, unquestionably, companies boasting the most experience gained in the field offer something more.
In fact, the years of activity confer to these entities skills that we could define as "superior", as well as a particular sensitivity and ability to identify the needs of the client, which translates into a proactive attitude.
An expert supplier also becomes an effective consultant, who advises companies on which labels to apply on packages, which conformity checks are carried out, and proposes packaging methods that are ideal for the specific case. Together with an experienced partner, clients often manage to act in advance, minimizing potential risks, rather than reacting to negative situations later.
Another advantage that comes from an experienced supplier is its ability to relate to both small and large customers. Regardless of their size, companies that deal with dangerous goods find a trusted partner in the label and packaging specialist with whom it is easy to purchases even small quantities.
Serpac has many years of experience behind it and is a reference point in the industry, being specialized in the production and supply of packaging and labels for the transport of dangerous goods and certified UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIQUALITY n. 17284. Its professionalism can be found in the work of its employees, the use of the best materials, rigorous quality controls and in the special attention afforded to customers.
Knowledge of the legislation
Another essential requirement that a supplier must have, is mastery of the regulations. It is undeniable that for those who need to transport hazardous products, acquiring knowledge of the relevant legislation can be burdensome in terms of time spent, as well as discouraging when regulatory changes occur, anything but infrequent. In fact, all the regulations are updated every two years, with the exception of the ones relating to air transport, which are updated every year. During the current validity of regulations, addendums can be issued that modify or supplement the legislation in place.
When a supplier is in step with the changes in the law, customers find themselves relieved of the task of personally following all the changes made to the legislation.
Option to customize
The shipments of dangerous goods, due to the variety of products transported, methods used and choice of packaging, can give rise to new requirements in terms of packaging and traceability. When you need special labels for dangerous goods, or approved packaging, an equipped supplier such as Serpac can offer support by designing and developing ad hoc articles for its customers, carrying out tailor-made approvals, as well as performing careful suitability tests.
In particular, personalized adhesive labels can be made in different types, formats and supports, based on customer needs. Take for example, labels containing the hazard classes, UN number, PSN, or with progressive numbering and special shapes, imprinted logos, marks, icons, pictograms, customized texts, barcodes, and labels for overprinting.
The ideal points of contact for companies transporting dangerous goods are the most experienced suppliers, those who have a an in depth knowledge of the corresponding legislation and are able to customize the labels and packaging for their customers.
