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Alcoholic beverages containing more than 24% alcohol but not more than 70% by volume,

when carried as part of the manufacturing process, may be carried in wooden barrels with a

capacity of more than 250 litres and not more than 500 litres meeting the general requirements

of 4.1.1, as appropriate, on the following conditions:

(a) The wooden barrels shall be checked and tightened before filling;

(b) Sufficient ullage (not less than 3%) shall be left to allow for the expansion of the liquid;

(c) The wooden barrels shall be carried with the bungholes pointing upwards;

(d) The wooden barrels shall be carried in containers meeting the requirements of the CSC.

Each wooden barrel shall be secured in custom-made cradles and be wedged by

appropriate means to prevent it from being displaced in any way during carriage.