Notice for FBA members who manufacture packaging for Hazardous Materials

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) posted a notice reinstating and extending the Notice of Enforcement Discretion to offerors and carriers who offer or transport hand sanitizers manufactured and packaged prior to October 31, 2020, and in accordance with the previous Notices of Enforcement Discretion.

The important point for box manufacturers is highlighted below:

While manufacturers of hand sanitizers are now required to comply with all applicable hazardous materials regulations, some hand sanitizers manufactured and packaged under the previous Notice of Enforcement Discretion have not yet been delivered to end users. To facilitate a continued response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, PHMSA is reinstating and extending the Notice of Enforcement Discretion to offerors and carriers who offer or transport hand sanitizers manufactured and packaged prior to October 31, 2020, and in accordance with the previous Notices of Enforcement Discretion. This action is intended to maximize the effectiveness of the distribution of critical healthcare resources nationwide to respond to the public health emergency.

Be aware that, if a customer wants currently manufactured boxes, they will not be covered under this extension. FYI: The extension will continue through March 31, 2021.