use of overpacks
for an overpack containing dangerous goods packed in limited quantities, the following applies:
unless the marks representative of all dangerous goods in an overpack are visible, the overpack shall
be:
– marked with the word “overpack”. the lettering of the “overpack” mark shall be at
least 12 mm high. the mark shall be in an official language of the country of origin and also, if
that language is not english, french or german, in english, french or german, unless
agreements, if any, concluded between the countries concerned in the transport operation
provide otherwise; and
– marked with the marks required by this chapter.
except for air transport, the other provisions of 5.1.2.1 apply only if other dangerous goods which are
not packed in limited quantities are contained in the overpack and only in relation to these other
dangerous goods.