Testing, certification and labelling

 

FIBC have an enviable safety record. To maintain this record fillers should

• Buy only FIBCs that have been tested and certificated by an accredited Test House.

• Buy FIBCs that have a label which is clearly visible on the filled FIBC and which contains all the information specified in the EFIBCA Standard including name & address of the manufacturer

• Ask their FIBC supplier to provide a copy of the Test Certificate, and if in doubt check the details with the certifying Test House

• Refill reusable FIBCs only with the same product, the one for which it was designed.

• Refill only after inspection for damage, particularly to the underside of loops.

 

Handlers down the distribution chain and users who store and discharge FIBCs should

• Check labels to ensure they are handling FIBCs that have been tested and certificated by an accredited Test House.

• Follow the handling advice on the FIBC and in the guidelines issued by EFIBCA

• Store and discharge as specified on the FIBC and in the guidelines issued by EFIBCA