📦New Mailing Standards for Hazardous Materials Announced by USPS
New Mailing Standards for Hazardous Materials Outer Packaging and Nonregulated Toxic Materials
Summary
The Postal Service is amending Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Pub 52 or Publication 52) by adding new section 131 to require specific outer packaging when mailing most hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or dangerous goods (DG), to remove quantity restrictions for nonregulated toxic materials, and to remove the telephone number requirement from the lithium battery mark.
Agencies
- Postal Service
Business Impact
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The amendments to mailing standards for hazardous materials introduce new compliance requirements for businesses, particularly regarding packaging and labeling. Effective January 27, 2025, compliance will necessitate added costs for purchasing suitable packaging and increased training for employees handling HAZMAT, impacting financial planning and operational procedures.