an empty packaging which had previously contained radioactive material may be classified under un no.2908 radioactive material, excepted package - empty packaging, provided that:

(a)it is in a well-maintained condition and securely closed;

(b)theouter surface of any uranium or thorium in its structure is covered with an inactive sheathmade of metal or some other substantial material;

(c)the level of internal non-fixed contamination, when averaged over any 300cm2, does notexceed:

(i)400 bq/cm2for beta and gamma emitters and low toxicity alpha emitters; and

(ii)40 bq/cm2for all other alpha emitters; and

(d)any labels which may have been displayed on it in conformity with 5.2.2.1.11.1 are no longervisible.

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