Frequently Asked Questions

Regulated Medical Waste falls into which DOT Packaging Group?

Regulated Medical waste falls into the packaging group PG II. It's proper shipping name is Rgulated Medical Waste, n.o.s and it belongs in the Hazard Class 6, Division 6.2. A Division 6.2 infectious substance (which includes regulated medical waste) is a hazardous material that is subject to regulation under the Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR). All employees involved in its transportation (including loading, unloading, handling and preparing or reviewing shipping papers) are HazMat employees who have undergone the required training.

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