---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 178.1000"
title: "49"
number: "178.1000"
heading: "Purpose and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/178.1000"
---

# §178.1000. Purpose and scope.

- (a) This subpart prescribes requirements for Flexible Bulk Containers (FBCs) intended for the transportation of hazardous materials. FBC standards in this subpart are based on the UN Model Regulations.
- (b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in [§ 171.8](/cfr/49/171.8.md) of this subchapter.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 78 FR 1097, Jan. 7, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 5101-5128; 49 CFR 1.81 and 1.97.