---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 178.500"
title: "49"
number: "178.500"
heading: "Purpose, scope and definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/178.500"
---

# §178.500. Purpose, scope and definitions.

- (a) **This subpart prescribes certain requirements for non-bulk packagings for hazardous materials.** Standards for these packagings are based on the UN Recommendations.
- (b) Terms used in this subpart are defined in [§ 171.8](/cfr/49/171.8.md) of this subchapter.

## Notes

### Source

Source: Amdt. 178-97, 55 FR 52717, Dec. 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

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