Certification
Category: Services
Subcategory: Consulting
CNE is the competent certifying body recognized by IPQ decree, to certify packages intended for the storage and/or transportation of explosive, flammables, toxic and corrosive materials (Packages up to 450L and flexible containers with a capacity exceeding 450L).
This certification is mandatory by law, regulated by decree 170-A/2005 and its respective amendments. The absence of an appropriate marking on the packages, impedes access to any type of transport. Dangerous goods are substances which when manufactured, handled, stored, utilized and transported, represent by their very nature, a serious risk to the health and safety of people, property or the environment.
The Certifying Body will have to review all the documentation for the package to be certified and study the material to be transported.
- Defines required tests to perform and all other requisites which may be needed;
- Approves the accredited laboratory for the testing needed;
- Validates the report and signs the corresponding marking;
- Issues the certificate containing all relevant information and markings to be included on the package.