---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 178.1010"
title: "49"
number: "178.1010"
heading: "Marking of Flexible Bulk Containers."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/178.1010"
---

# §178.1010. Marking of Flexible Bulk Containers.

- (a) **The manufacturer must—**
  - (1) **Mark every Flexible Bulk Container in a durable and clearly visible manner.** The marking may be applied in a single line or in multiple lines provided the correct sequence is followed with the information required by this section. The following information is required in the sequence presented:
    - (i) Except as provided in [§ 178.503(e)(1)(ii)](/cfr/49/178.503.md?p=e-1-ii), the United Nations packaging symbol as illustrated in [§ 178.503(e)(1)(i)](/cfr/49/178.503.md?p=e-1-i).
    - (ii) The code number designating the Flexible Bulk Container design type according to [§ 178.1005](/cfr/49/178.1005.md). The letter “W” must follow the Flexible Bulk Container design type identification code on a Flexible Bulk Container when the Flexible Bulk Container differs from the requirements in [subpart R](/cfr/49/subpartR.md) of this part, or is tested using methods other than those specified in this subpart, and is approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with [§ 178.1035](/cfr/49/178.1035.md);
    - (iii) The capital letter Z identifying that the Flexible Bulk Container meets Packing Group III performance standard under which the design type has been successfully tested.
    - (iv) The month (designated numerically) and year (last two digits) of manufacture;
    - (v) **The country authorizing the allocation of the mark.** The letters “USA” indicate that the Flexible Bulk Container is manufactured and marked in the United States in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
    - (vi) The name and address or symbol of the manufacturer or the approval agency certifying compliance with subpart R and subpart S of this part. Symbols, if used, must be registered with the Associate Administrator.
    - (vii) **The stacking test load in kilograms (kg).** For Flexible Bulk Containers not designed for stacking the figure “0” must be shown.
    - (viii) **The maximum permissible gross mass in kg.**
  - (2) The following is an example of symbols and required markings for a Flexible Bulk container suitable for stacking; stacking load: 1,000 kg; maximum gross mass: 2,500 kg.
- (b) [Reserved]

## 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.