Greetings,

In response to requests for Hazmat and Medical packaging information, DDL is proud to launch this online newsletter for packaging professionals. This issue covers information about Hazmat training obligations, details of how to save shipping and testing fees through applying testing variations outlined in Title 49 CFR, and summarizes how engineers benefited from attending the Avail Medical Technology Conference.

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Patrick Nolan	&	John E. Hart
COO, DDL		CEO, DDL

Hazmat Tip From DDL Package Engineer Patrick Nolan On-line Training: If you transport dangerous goods or hazardous material, you must comply with training obligations. Training is now available on-line through ICC the Compliance Center and GSI Training Services. For more information about Hazmat Training contact DDL or call 800-229-4235

Variations - a Complex Alternative That Saves $$$

The requirement for periodic retest of combination packages is stated in paragraph 178.601(e) of Title 49 CFR and must be repeated every two years for as long as the design remains active. Reading further in this section, paragraph 178.601(g) allows a number of selective testing variations. Understanding how to apply these variations to maximize product and container improvements can save manufacturers of hazardous material thousands of dollars in shipping costs and testing fees.

There are five variations described in paragraph 178.601(g), Variations 1, 2 & 4 apply to combination packages. These variations explain the changes to inner and outer packagings that are permitted without further testing. It is important to remember that for air transport, packagings must comply with paragraph 173.27(c)(1) and (c)(2) of Title 49 CFR.

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Pat Nolan, COO, DDL Inc., Lectures on
Medical Package Validation at Avail Medical Technology Conference

On April 29, Pat Nolan was invited by Bill Limmer of Avail Medical, ("the worlds largest, most trusted outsource provider of sterile, single use medical devices") to participate in a technology conference for Avail's technical staff. Over 100 engineers from manufacturing, production, quality, material science, regulatory and other engineering disciplines, gathered in the La Quinta Resort, California, for a three day conference.

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