UN Box Test
Boxes are one of the most common packages used to transport goods around the world. Â Any box that transports a dangerous good should be contained in a UN-approved box.
Impact Solutions has years of experience in testing UN-approved boxes, and is accredited by the VCA-DGO to offer the UN approval testing.
We can take care of the whole process of certifying your box and inners and have experience in setting up deviation procedures with the VCA for innovative packaging solutions. Â We also offer regular re-validation (required every 5 years by the VCA) and can advise on the most likely failures before they occur.
What we need
A standard UN box test can be carried out on 9 different boxes.  These boxes must come from the same batch and be identical in design and material to that of the intended manufacture.  You also need to provide the closure method and material (for example – the tape which you supply with the boxes)
In addition to the boxes, we will need to know the material they are intended to carry. Â In some cases, we will require you to fill them with actual product, if there is no suitable placebo. Â If the box contains inner packaging then these need to either be certified separately, or tested with the box. Â Finally, we require a specification form which will form part of your certificate.
How it works
impact intend to make the UN approval system easy to navigate, and we can help handle all aspects of the process.
Once you have built your prototype boxes, these should be sent to impact for the un approval testing to being.  We can either proceed directly to a full test, or, if you are still in the design stage, subject them to varying conditions to allow you to judge the future design.
After the full UN testing, if no failures have occurred, impact will provide a report to the VCA-DGO (Vehicle certification agency – dangerous goods office) who administer the UN marking scheme in the UK.  The VCA take 3 weeks to process a new application and will contact you directly for payment of application fees in order to issue the certificate.
