Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations

2.2.1 (1) A consignor who allows a carrier to take possession of dangerous goods for transport or who imports dangerous goods into Canada must, during a five-year period that begins on the date that appears on the shipping document, make a proof of classification available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a proof of classification is

• (a) a test report;

• (b) a lab report; or

• (c) a document that explains how the dangerous goods were classified.

(3) A proof of classification must include the following information:

• (a) the date on which the dangerous goods were classified;

• (b) if applicable, the technical name of the dangerous goods;

• (c) the classification of the dangerous goods; and

• (d) if applicable, the classification method used under this Part or under Chapter 2 of the UN Recommendations.

(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), in the case of lithium cells and batteries manufactured after June 30, 2003, other than button cells installed in equipment, the proof of classification is the test summary referred to in subsection 38.3.5 of Part III of the Manual of Tests and Criteria.