Bulk packaging for computer equipment

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Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
Standards Development Organisation:
Working Program:
Designation Number:
CGSB-43.168
Standard Type:
Consensus SDO Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Withdrawal
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Scope

This standard specifies the performance requirements related to the bulk packaging used for computer equipment procured by the Canadian federal government.

 

This standard consists of four main sections.

 

Section 4 specifies general requirements for packaging including material, sustainability, transport, facilities access and functionality.

 

Section 5 specifies detailed requirements for packaging properties including minimum capacity per bulk packaging container, dimensions, engineering requirements, environmental criteria and delivery and logistics.

 

Section 6 pertains to packaging and marking.

 

Section 7 pertains to inspection including sampling and testing.

 

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and equipment that could be hazardous. This standard does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use.

 

Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

Project need:

Project Need
• Standard was intended to support procurement needs.

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