Which statement best describes packaging compliance for dangerous goods?

• A. The package only needs to pass a basic visual check.
• B. Performance tests are optional in air transport.
• C. The prepared package meets the specification performance tests for the most restrictive packing group.
• D. Only inner packaging is tested.

Answer: (C)

Packaging compliance for dangerous goods in air transport means the outer packaging must be certified to meet the specific performance tests required for the packing group of the contents. The package, as prepared, has to pass those tests to demonstrate it can safely withstand handling, stowage, and potential accidents during flight. When more than one dangerous good is packed together, the package must meet the tests for the most restrictive packing group involved, ensuring it can safely contain the hazards of the entire shipment.

That’s why the statement describing the package as meeting the specification performance tests for the most restrictive packing group is the best description. Visual checks alone aren’t enough, and performance testing is mandatory rather than optional. Also, the focus is on the outer packaging, not just inner packaging.