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(b) is not protected from contact under foreseeable circumstances by a protective coating or other effective means.

Part 3—{Reserved}

Part 4—Packaging

Division 4.1—General

4.1.1  Transport of dangerous goods in limited quantities
  Despite anything else in this Part, the packing of dangerous goods in limited quantities may be made in accordance with Chapter 3.4 of the ADG Code.

4.1.2  Packages and packaging
 (1) A package of dangerous goods or other goods is the complete product of the packing of the goods for transport, and consists of the goods and their packaging.
 (2) The packaging of the goods is the container in which the goods are received or held for transport, and includes anything that enables the container:
 (a) to receive or hold the goods; or
 (b) to be closed. (2.7, amd)
Note 1: It may be that the container constitutes the whole of the packaging as in the case of a drum in which is directly placed dangerous goods.
Note 2: Unlike in United Nations publications relating to the transport of dangerous goods, the term packaging is used in {this subordinate law} in its ordinary meaning. As such, packaging includes inner, outer and composite packaging; overpacks and large packaging; IBCs; MEGCs; tanks; bulk and freight containers; drums; barrels; jerry cans; boxes and bags.

4.1.3  Containment units
  In this Part:
containment unit means a tank vehicle or any of the following packaging:
 (a) an IBC;
 (b) a portable tank;
 (c) an MEGC;
 (d) a freight container.

Division 4.2—Suitability and design of packaging

4.2.1  Suitability of packaging
 (1) Packaging is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if the packaging:
 (a) is not approved packaging; or
 (b) is not manufactured in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of the ADG Code. (3.1, amd)
 (2) Packaging that is approved packaging and manufactured in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of the ADG Code is unsuitable for the transport of dangerous goods if it is not packed, filled or used in accordance with Part 4 of the ADG Code.
Note: See Note 2 for {clause} 4.1.2 in respect of the meaning of the term packaging.

4.2.2  Marking packaging
 (1) A person must not apply any marking required by Part 6 of the ADG Code on packaging if the packaging is not approved packaging.
Offence provision.   (3.2, amd)
 (2) A person must not apply a marking mentioned in Part 6 of the ADG Code on packaging that is not appropriate for the packaging.
Offence provision.   (3.2, amd)
 {(3) An offence against {subclause} (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.}

4.2.3  Applications for approval
 (1) The design of packaging required to undergo tests under Part 6 of the ADG Code may be approved