Dangerous Goods & Prohibited items instructions

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1 Your guide for safely sending your goods via our postal network Dangerous Goods & Prohibited items instructions Version 1.2 February 2017 This document does not replace the Dangerous Goods Regulations of IATA or the regulations of ADR

2 Content Introduction What can you send? Regular network - Lithium batteries or Cells allowed inside equipment Dangerous Goods network Lithium batteries or cells allowed with equipment or loose Dangerous Goods network - Aerosols, Perfume & Nail varnish Appendix I Examples prohibited weapons

3 Introduction To comply with transport legislation, to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers, and ensure that mail in transport does not present a danger to the general public, PostNL restricts or prohibits certain items from its network. What are the prohibitions and restrictions? Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment. Existing regulations prohibit sending nearly all dangerous goods in the mail. Prohibited items (such as narcotics, weapons and life animals) must never be sent in the post. To comply with IATA regulations for Dangerous Goods and Customs regulations for prohibited items, PostNL will enforce the regulations which prohibit dangerous goods & prohibited from international post. Specific country restrictions apply which you should check before posting any item. What if you ignore the rules? Failure to comply with the legal requirements for the transport of dangerous goods puts lives at risk and is a criminal offence which may be subject to prosecution. If you send dangerous goods or prohibited goods and do not comply with the applicable IATA regulations or Customs regulations then PostNL or Dutch customs may deal with the goods as it sees fit including destroying or disposing of the relevant items. Any costs related to destroying or disposing will be charged to you. What should you do next? Please refer to this guide and the relevant terms and conditions before packaging or posting any items to ensure you meet minimum safety requirements. It is your responsibility to check the list of prohibited and restricted items and any applicable packaging, volume, quantity and labelling requirements that apply prior to posting any item. 2

4 1. What can you send? Below list is not complete, all content of your packages must be compliant to IATA regulations. Next to this you can also check the UPU website to see if the content is compliant with the regulations of the country of destination : Contact your Account Manager in case you have any questions regarding the content of your shipments. Description Examples Qualification Loose Lithium batteries /cells Lithium batteries/ cells packed with equipment Lithium batteries/ cells packed inside equipment Powerbanks (with or without hardcover) Alkaline/ Ni-Cd/Ni-Mh /batteries Packaging must prevent short circuit and unintentional activation. 3

5 Batteries/cells without any print / indication (Loose or with equipment) Hover boards Battery not connected to device Drones Battery connected to devices Bluetooth receivers Bluetooth headsets Max. 5 mw Laserpen >5 mw 4

6 Kitchen knives (Max. 15 cms blade, sharp at only one side of the blade, securely packed in strong box) Weapons ((fake) weapons, tasers, knuckle duster, knives, see appendix 1) Filled lighters Electronic lighters CO2 chargers Ink/toner cartridges Refill ink/toner Tattoo ink 5

7 Alcoholic beverages and liquids >25% Alcohol Alcoholic beverages and liquids < 25% Alcohol Additional information: Each package must bear below label, min. 5 x 5 cm. Packing must withstand a droptest of 1,2 meter Nail varnish Nail gel (not considered dangerous according to MSDS) Perfume Aerosols (non toxic) 6

8 2. Regular network - Lithium batteries or Cells allowed inside equipment Available to All destinations transported by PostNL by air and truck Type of batteries or cells allowed inside equipment Lithium ION (max. watt-hour rating) Cell max. 20 Wh Battery max. 100 Wh Lithium METAL (max. lithium content) Cell max. 1 gram Battery max. 2 gram Quality requirements Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection If necessary, a test report must be send. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program as described in (e) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Requirements per packet Batteries/cells shall always be incorporated in equipment Not more than 4 cells or 2 batteries in one piece of equipment per shipment Per package, not heavier than 5 kilogrammes (max 2 kilogrammes for packets) The batteries may not be susceptible to overheating or short circuiting The shipment must be packed in a strong rigid outer packaging constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging s capacity and its intended use unless the battery is afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which it is contained The below items are considered to be loose batteries/cells or batteries/cell outside equipment and must be processed & packed as described in chapter 3: Powerbanks/battery packs Packages with equipment containing a lithium battery inside but also a spare battery Undeliverable packets Packages that could not be delivered to the recipient could be returned to the customer, please discuss the options with your Account Manager. 7

9 3. Dangerous Goods network Lithium batteries or cells with equipment or loose Available to Limited destinations transported by PostNL by truck only Type of batteries or cells allowed outside equipment Lithium ION (max. watt-hour rating) Cell max. 20 Wh Battery max. 100 Wh Lithium METAL (max. lithium content) Cell max. 1 gram Battery max. 2 gram Quality requirements Each cell or battery is of the type proved to meet the requirements of each test of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection If necessary, a test report must be send. Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program as described in (e) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Loose batteries / cells: Maximum per packet Lithium ION Lithium METAL Batteries / cells with equipment: The number of cells or batteries in each package must not exceed the appropriate number for the equipment s operations, plus two spares The batteries may not be susceptible to overheating or short circuiting The below items are considered to be loose batteries/cells or batteries/cell outside equipment and must be processed & packed as described in this chapter: Powerbanks / battery packs Packages with equipment containing a lithium battery inside but also a spare battery 8

10 Destinations that allow Lithium batteries or cells meeting above requirements Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain Mainland, Sweden Mainland*, Switzerland Spain excl. Balearic Islands & Canary Islands (postcode range and and ) Sweden excl. Gotland (postcode range ) France excl. Islands (postcode range and ) *Sweden does not accept PostNL Registered material Packaging Items must be placed in strong inner packaging that completely enclose the cell/ battery and then placed in a strong rigid outer packaging. The package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without: Damage to cells or batteries contained therein Shifting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery (or cell to cell) contact Release of content Before sending the first shipment your packaging must be approved by your Account Manager Package Label Each packet must be labelled with a lithium ion / metal battery handling label and phone number must be written on the label. The size of the label is min. 10,5 x 7,4 cm. Lithium ION Lithium METAL Please note that the above labels are valid until The labels on the next page may already be used and are mandatory per

11 Lithium ION mandatory per Lithium METAL mandatory per Loose batteries Loose batteries Packed with equipment Packed with equipment Documentation Each package wearing the lithium battery handling label must also be accompanied with a Shippers Confirmation document with an indication that: The package contains lithium ion cell or batteries The package must be handled with care and that a Flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged Special procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged, including inspection and repacking if necessary A telephone number for additional information his document must be placed in a clear plastic envelope, in such A way that the LB information is clearly visible from the outside, without the need to open the plastic envelope or manipulate the document. The plastic envelope must be attached to the package. 10

12 Hand-over & processing location Items should be send to PostNL processing location in Rotterdam: IMU Rotterdam, t.a.v BUBA 2 Terbregseweg CZ Rotterdam NETHERLANDS Processing timing The shipments should arrive at the processing location on Mon-Fri between AM to be processed the same day. If not delivered before AM items will be processed the next day Undeliverable packets Packages that could not be delivered to the recipient will be returned to the customer, but only if the customer is based in the Netherlands. Packets will NOT be sent abroad & will be destroyed by PostNL. Transit times On average there s an increase of transit times of 4 working days compared to our Priority service, depending on the destination The Sender is responsible for correct packaging of the items. PostNL will perform random checks. If items are not packed correctly, these items will be rejected. PostNL will notify the sender, but will need to destroy the rejected items for safety reasons without exception and prior notice. 11

13 4. Dangerous Goods network - Aerosols, Perfume & Nail varnish Available to Limited destinations transported by PostNL by truck only Types allowed Aerosols for personal grooming or medicinal purposes including deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams, medicinal aerosols for prevention or cure such as flea sprays, etc. NOT containing any toxic ingredients. All other aerosols, including those containing spray paints, lacquers, solvents, air fresheners and oven cleaners are prohibited. N/A Maximum per packet N/A 2 aerosols of maximum 50 ml each 4 x 150 ml = 600 ml 15 ml or 3 bottles Destinations Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain Mainland, Switzerland Spain excl. Balearic Islands & Canary Islands (postcode range and and ) France excl. Islands (postcode range and ) 12

14 Packaging Valves must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents during transport. Items must be placed in strong inner packaging that completely enclose the aerosols and then placed in a strong outer packaging. The package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without: Damage to aerosol Shifting of the contents so as to allow aerosol to aerosol contact Release of content Items must be placed in inner packaging that completely enclose bottle of perfume and then placed in a strong outer packaging. The package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without: Damage to bottle Shifting of the contents so as to allow bottle to bottle contact Release of content Before sending the first shipment your packaging must be approved by your Account Manager Before sending the first shipment your packaging must be approved by your Account Manager Label No special labelling required Each package must be labelled with a Limited Quantity label next to the address. The size of the label is min. 5 x 5 cm and max. 10 x 10 cm. Also a this end up label should be placed on each package to mark the package direction to ensure that the package remains upright. 13

15 Hand-over & processing location Items should be send to PostNL processing location in Rotterdam: IMU Rotterdam, t.a.v BUBA 2 Terbregseweg CZ Rotterdam NETHERLANDS Processing timing The shipments should arrive at the processing location on Mon-Fri between AM to be processed the same day. If not delivered before AM items will be processed the next day Undeliverable packets Packages that could not be delivered to the recipient will be returned to the customer, but only if the customer is based in the Netherlands. Packets will NOT be sent abroad & will be destroyed by PostNL. Transit times On average there s an increase of transit times of 4 working days compared to our Priority service, depending on the destination 14

16 5. Appendix I Examples prohibited weapons It is forbidden to ship items, considered as offensive weapons which are designed to kill or inflict serious injury. Below you find examples of what is considered weapons, ammunition and various types of knives. 1. Examples of Weapons Firearms Alarm guns Pepper spray Dummy weapons 15

17 Ammunition Stunguns/taser 2. Examples of bludgeons, thrust and stabbing weapons, stilettos, switch blades and butterfly knives: Folding knives skinning knives Blackjacks Nunchakus Ninja stars Knuckledusters 16

18 Hand foot claws Catapults When these type of goods are shipped, the item will be seized by PostNL or Customs and destroyed. 17