{"id":6689,"date":"2017-01-26T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thecompliancecenter.com\/?p=6689"},"modified":"2025-09-08T02:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:10:58","slug":"benefits-rules-variation-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/benefits-rules-variation-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits and Rules of Variation Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-733230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1001\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020.png 1001w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-190x57.png 190w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-299x90.png 299w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-600x180.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/01\/ICC_RulesofVariationPackaging_Blog_12-2020-64x19.png 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/4g-boxes-combination\/\">4G UN combination packaging<\/a> is tested in a specific configuration with specific inner packaging and components. When using standard 4G UN combination packaging, you must use very similar components that match the configuration of the way the package was tested in the lab. This can make it rather difficult at times to find a packaging solution to meet your specific needs. In comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/4gv-boxes-variation\/\">variation packaging<\/a> to save the day! Variation packaging allows you to use various types of inner packaging, such as bottles, cans, jars, and smaller plastic containers while using a fiberboard box that meets the UN specifications and the ISTA requirements.<\/p>\n<p>This packaging is ideal when a combination of different inner components is needed, or when the party responsible for shipping has a variety of products to ship. This type of packaging carries labeling marks designated 4GV. Below is a list of some rules and regulations per 49 CFR 178.601 (g) (2) if you decide to utilize variation packaging:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Articles of any type, liquid or solid, may be assembled and transported using variation packaging if the following conditions are met below:<\/li>\n<li>The same cushioning material must be used as what the package was tested with. If the package was tested with an absorbent pouch and 2 pillows, the same must be used during the shipping process. The same goes for any fiberboard insert associated with the packaging.<\/li>\n<li>The thickness of the absorbent must not be reduced below what the original testing report indicates. For example, if the packing instructions call for 2&#8243; of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product\/ab-verm4\/\">vermiculite<\/a> on the top, bottom, and sides of the inner container and to fill the remaining void space, that would be the minimum cushioning you are allowed to use when shipping the variation package.<\/li>\n<li>If inner packaging is used that contains liquid, there must be enough absorbent material to absorb the entire contents of the bottle. If the hazardous liquid in the bottle leaks, the absorbent material must have the ability to soak it up to prevent leakage from getting beyond the outer packaging.<\/li>\n<li>When an inner packaging contains a liquid and is not leak-proof or a solid and is not sift-proof, it must also contain a leak-proof liner, plastic bag, or any equally effective means of containment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As always, if you have any questions please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/contact-us\/\">contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We have all the products, services and training you need to ensure your staff is properly trained and informed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/4gv-boxes-variation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-206477 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVUNVariation-64x64.png 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/4gv-boxes-variation\/\">4GV UN Boxes &#8211; Variation<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product\/ab-verm4\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-379970 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/03\/abverm4.png 325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product\/ab-verm4\/\">Vermiculite, Grade A4<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/publications\/us-49-cfr\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-733103 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-300x301.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/BK-MANCFRO-2020.png 325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/publications\/us-49-cfr\/\">US 49 CFR Publications<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standard 4G UN combination packaging is tested in a specific configuration with specific inner packaging and components. 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