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Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH 34302 Guxhagen

Sartorius
Stedim Systems GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 5-734302 Guxhagen

General Packing and Shipping Instructions for suppliers ofSartorius Stedim Systems GmbH

1. Purpose of the General Packing and Shipping Instructions
The purpose of the packaging and shipping instructions is to inform suppliers about
our requirements and their responsibilities. It is designed to be a simple and practicalguide to allow for a smooth flow of materials between suppliers and Sartorius
Stedim Systems GmbH (SSS). Non-compliance with our specifications in these
General Packing Instructions may lead to a complaint on our part which would inturn have a negative impact on the supplier evaluation. Furthermore, any additionalcosts resulting from non-compliance will be passed directly on to suppliers. Any
deviations from these General Packing Instructions must be explicitly arranged by
the supplier with SSS. SSS also reserves the right to arrange part-specific packaging
rules with the supplier.
2. Delivery address
Please note the instructions in our orders regarding delivery address and invoiceaddress.
3. Incoming goods address and business hours
3.1. Incoming goods Sartorius: Robert-Bosch-Str. 5-7, 34302 GuxhagenMonday to Thursday: 07:00 am – 03.00 pm

Friday: 07:00 am – 02.00 pm

3.2. Incoming goods Distribo: Groner Siekanger 1, 37081 GöttingenMonday to Friday: 06:00 am – 03.00 pm

3.3. Drop shipment (Supplier – Customer)Incoming goods address and business hours are marked in the respective
order and should be adhered.

Telefon +49 5665 407 0
Fax +49 5665 407 2200
www.sartorius-stedim.com
04. September 2014

Sitz der Gesellschaft: Guxhagen
Registergericht:Amtsgericht Fritzlar
HRB-Nr. 11105
Geschäftsführer:
Dr. Thorsten Peuker,
Matthias Wessel

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4. Packaging instructions
4.1. General packaging requirement
The packaging selected must be consistent with the requirements of the packaged
item(s) (§§ 407 et seq. of HGB/German Commercial Code). It must be able towithstand the stresses of the planned mode of transport. This implies that thetransport route and means of carriage as well as conditions that may affect themsuch as weather and handling during transshipment must be taken into
consideration. The sender is liable for all damage and expenses caused by packaging
which does not comply with the above requirements.
4.2. Specific packaging requirement
The packaging must guarantee an adequate protection of the packaged items duringtransport, handling and storage. To guarantee adequate delivery of the goods,
compliance with the following aspects is vital: The parts must be free from any contamination.
The packaging must protect the parts against mechanical damage, weather
conditions, contamination and corrosion.

Tape should be used to close cardboard boxes instead of metal staples.

Metal tapes are not to be used as transport locking device.

Permissible pallet dimension (see chapter 4.4.1)

Maximum permissible gross weights (see chapter 4.4.1)

4.3. Dispatch of dangerous goods and goods with best-before date
The regulations for transports of dangerous goods and Limited Quantities (LC) mustbe rigidly complied with. The supplier is held liable for any damages arising from
non-compliance with legal obligations.
For articles with shelf-life date, the date of production or the shelf-life date must be
noted on the delivery note as well as on the actual packaging of the product.
4.4. Packaging
For any delivery, adequate packaging for transport and storage needs to be chosen.
Transport damages, caused by inadequate packaging and therefore not accepted byinsurance companies, will be deemed the supplier’s responsibility for which he will beheld liable.
4.4.1 Pallets
 All deliveries shall be packed on undamaged European pallets (orcorresponding non-returnable pallets) according to DIN EN 13698-1:200401, measuring 1,200 x 800 x 114 mm. All pallets must conform to thechanging criteria of EPAL (see: http//www.epal-palette.org).
Delivered goods must not be higher than 2.000 mm (incl. loadingequipment).

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The allowed maximum gross weight per loading equipment smaller than
1.100mm is 1.000 kg.

Loading equipment with a total height of more than 1.100 mm may have amaximum gross weight of 400 kg.

The overlap incl. the goods must be less than 50 mm (incl. anyslope/asymmetry).

Any free space on the feet of the loading equipment must be free of any
foils.

Overlapping foils, papers, labels, straps etc. are not allowed.

All pallets containing mixed goods must be explicitly marked as such, if
mixed goods are not instantly obvious as such.

4.4.2. Long- and bulky goods
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Other loading devices are only allowed for long- or bulky goody. For thesegoods, loading equipment and packaging must be adequate to guarantee
save transport. (e.g. Palletanks)

4.4.3. One way packing unit
 All packaging shall be marked with the recycling-symbol to enable returningthem to the material cycle.
All packing units shall be compliant with the outer dimensions of a European
pallet (1,200 x 800 mm) or any divider of it (quarter or eighth pallet).

The maximum height of a packed pallet is variable and only limited by themaximum height for a loaded pallet (as specified in 4.4.1.)

4.4.4. Design of shipping packaging
 If an article consists of several parts, they must be packaged together
forming a single unit (set packaging).
 Make sure to combine sufficient delivery volumes into single-productloading units.

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In case of mixed goods on a pallet (with various different part numbers on one
and the same pallet)
 Articles consisting of only one or a few packages should be packed on top.
 Place items with the same part number on top of each other instead of next
to each other.
 Prototypes need to be delivered separately with clear markings, and therecipient must be clearly identifiable.
4.5. Labeling of packing units
Every packing unit must be clearly identified with a label containing the following
minimum information:
 SSS material number
 SSS material number as alphanumeric barcode (Code128)
 Material description
 Quantity of the part in the packing unit
 Batch number/ Serial number if applicable Part designation if applicable
For more detailed requirements regarding labeling SSS is allowed to make a special
agreement with the supplier.
4.6. Dispatch note
 Every shipment must contain an original dispatch note. The dispatch noteshould be attached clearly to the front of the package using a document
pouch. If a shipment contains several packages or pallets, every load carrier
including its contents must be listed on a packing list. The dispatch notemust include the following order details:
 SSS order number
 SSS order number as alphanumeric barcode (Code128)
 Supplier name and address SSS material number
 SSS Material description
 Delivered quantity
 Partial delivery quantities must be noted on the delivery note
5. Exception clauseIf specific packing demands cause a deviation to this General Packing Instructions, a
special agreement and a written release from SSS authorizing such deviation
becomes necessary.