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Does shrink-wrapping dangerous-goods packages create an overpack?

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Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; shipment and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain; ADR road transport

It can. An overpack can have its own marking and labelling requirements, especially where package marks become hidden. The carrier or dangerous-goods adviser must assess the finished load, not only the individual cartons before wrapping.

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