Packages have to be marked to indicate if they are Type A, Type В and fissile material packages, and the gross weight must be marked if it exceeds 50 kg.

Labelling is prescribed for packages and other con­tainers. Three label designs are specified corresponding to the three radiation categories defined in Table 4.12. In addition, the label indicates the radioactive contents, their activity and the transport index.

Road and rail vehicles, freight containers and tanks carrying radioactive material are required to bear pla­cards of a similar specified design on the sides and also, in some cases, on the ends.

2.8.1 Documentation

In addition to being responsible for marking and la­belling, the consignor is required to provide informa-

cion about the materials transported in the transport document. A declaration is required that the con­tents of the consignment are properly described and are in proper condition for transport according to the relevant regulations.

The transport documents given to the carrier must also include advice on supplementary operational re­quirements, route restrictions and emergency arrange­ments.