5. Labelling, etc., of biological agents transported on public roads

(1)

Where any biological agent is required to be transported on any public road, the transferor must ensure that the biological agent is labelled in accordance with this regulation.

(2)

Every primary receptacle referred to in regulation 3 must be affixed with the biological hazard sign specified in Part 1 of the Schedule.

(3)

Every secondary receptacle referred to in regulation 3 must contain an itemised list of the contents of each primary receptacle packed in the secondary receptacle.

(4)

Every rigid outer container referred to in regulation 3(5)(b) must be labelled with —

(a)

the name, address and telephone number of the transferor;

(b)

the name, address and telephone number of the transferee;

(c)

a 24-hour emergency number that is monitored at all times by a person who —

(i)

has knowledge of the hazards and characteristics of the biological agent being transported; or

(ii)

has immediate access to a person who possesses such knowledge and information;

(d)

the biological hazard sign specified in Part 1 of the Schedule; and

(e)

a statement that states that the container contains an infectious substance.

Subregulation 1