49 CFR 178.500 - Purpose, scope and definitions.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

View all text of Subpart L [§ 178.500 - § 178.523]

§ 178.500 - Purpose, scope and definitions.

(a) This subpart prescribes certain requirements for non-bulk packagings for hazardous materials. Standards for these packagings are based on the UN Recommendations.

(b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in § 171.8 of this subchapter.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97

cite as: 49 CFR 178.500