Which label should be visible on a damaged infectious substance package to indicate hazard and the requirement to notify authorities?

• A. Division 6.2 label
• B. Hazard label
• C. Biohazard label
• D. Class 7 label

Answer: (A)

Labels on dangerous goods reflect the specific class and division of the hazard. For infectious substances, the relevant designation is division 6.2, which signals that the contents are infectious and that special handling and reporting requirements apply, including notifying authorities if the package is damaged.

This makes division 6.2 the best answer because it directly communicates the exact hazard type and the regulatory obligation to notify authorities in case of damage. A generic hazard label doesn’t specify that the substance is infectious, a biohazard symbol may be used as a visual cue but does not replace the official transport label, and a Class 7 label is for radioactive materials, which is unrelated.