Because of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Division within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) is providing temporary relief from the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the manufacturers and subsequent transporters of alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers made under specific FDA guidance.

The purpose of this article is to identify and explain the requirements of the USDOT/PHMSA Temporary Policy for the Transportation of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency (COVID-19). (more…)

Introduction:

As of this writing (04.06.20) the expanding COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. has made the regulations pertaining to the transportation of hand sanitizer of special interest.  If you are involved in the transport of this hazardous material (HazMat), then you must comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA).

The purpose of this article is to identify and explain the applicable regulations of USDOT/PHMSA for the classification, packaging, hazard communication, and transport of Hand Sanitizer within the U.S.

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