# Purpose, scope and definitions.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 178.500  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(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 of this subchapter.

## Document text

(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 of this subchapter.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-178.500>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `a79bb7694e99d9f0dd4e435bd0aa63654ef82e08990498624f48d07fb3d951b2`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:46:20.151Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T23:15:50.962Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-178-500`

### Source metadata

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  "subpart": "Subpart L—Non-bulk Performance-Oriented Packaging Standards",
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  "jurisdiction": "US"
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