ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By Air) Regulations, 2025
15. Packaging
Edition: 2026-03-25 · In force
15. Packaging
(1)An Operator shall ensure that packaging used for the transport of dangerous goods for Air Transport are—(a)of good quality, constructed and securely closed so as to prevent leakage which might be caused in normal conditions of transport, by changes in temperature, humidity or pressure, or by vibration;(b)suitable for the contents and those in direct contact with dangerous goods must be resistant to any chemical or other action of such goods;(c)meeting the material and construction specifications in the Technical Instructions;(d)tested in accordance with the provisions of the Technical Instructions;(e)for retention of a liquid as a basic function, capable of withstanding, without leaking, the pressure stated in the Technical Instructions;(f)for Inner packaging, packed, secured or cushioned as to prevent their breakage or leakage and to control their movement within the outer packaging(s) during normal conditions of air transport Cushioning and absorbent materials do not react dangerously with the contents of the packaging;(g)not reused until the packaging has been inspected and found free from corrosion or other damage and where a packaging is reused, all necessary measures are taken to prevent contamination of subsequent contents;(h)tightly closed and treated according to the hazard they constitute if the nature of their former contents, the uncleaned empty packaging may present a hazard; and(i)no harmful quantity of a dangerous substance adhere to the outside of packages.