IIP UN Mark Certificate Process For Registration, Fees & Documents Required
IIP Certificate, also known as the UN certificate, is required under the common regulations for the transportation of Hazardous products either by Sea, Air, or Road for the United Nations member countries. In India, it is issued by the Indian Institute of Packaging, an autonomous body set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry that has been authorized as a nodal agency to conduct the various performance tests & issue the UN Certificate. A large number of Industries across the country require the free flow of transportation of dangerous products internationally.
UN certificate is a mandatory certification for packages that fall under the Hazardous & dangerous category by Sea or Air from India. The Packaging certified for utilization of DG shall be examined by the shippers before these are used. The certified Packaging shall have a UN Mark as indicated in the certificate to ensure that only certified packages are being loaded. It is a goods category-wise certificate valid for a limited period (max 18 months), Subject to fulfillment of certain conditions.
The certificate is only issued to the Packaging Manufacturer of the hazardous & dangerous goods, not the exporter of the goods. The packaging manufacturer must make separate applications for Sea & Air carriers.
What is a UN Mark IIP Certificate ?
UN certificate is a mandatory certification for packages that fall under the Hazardous & dangerous category by Sea or Air from India. The Packaging certified for utilization of DG shall be examined by the shippers before these are used. The certified Packaging shall have a UN Mark as indicated in the certificate to ensure that only certified packages are being loaded. It is a goods category-wise certificate valid for a limited period (max 18 months), Subject to fulfillment of certain conditions.
The certificate is only issued to the Packaging Manufacturer of the hazardous & dangerous goods, not the exporter of the goods. The packaging manufacturer must make separate applications for Sea & Air carriers.
Documents Required for IIP Certificate
- GST Registration Certificate
- Import Export Code
- Permanent Account Number (PAN)
- Type of Outer Packages
- Dimension & Photographs of Outer Packages
- Net weight & Gross Weight of Product
- Mode of shipment by Air or Sea
- Product Manufacturing Company details ( GST, IEC, Contact No. & Email)
- Packaging Manufacturer Company details ( GST, MSME, ISO, Email, & Contact No.)
- Photograph of Product with Packaging material
- Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable)
- MOA & AOA or Partnership deed (if applicable)
- Identity proof of Authorized person (can be more than 1)
- Email ID & Phone number of company & Authorized person
- ISO Certificate(optional)
- Copy of Canceled cheque
- Severity as per Packaging Group I, II, III
- Exporter’s Name
- Quantity of sample for testing
Procedure of UN (IIP) Certification
- Application: An online application must be made on the IIP portal with all the relevant information & documents.
- Payment: At the time of application, payment details must be updated on the portal with information like mode of payment, Cheque no, and UTR number as applicable.
- Packaging material Testing: The sample must be sent to the IIP office either at Mumbai or Chennai Lab for testing on certain packaging parameters. The sample can be sent using courier, transport, customer & marketing. The sample will be retained for 30 days after testing.
- Certificate Issuance: Generation of UN Marking Number as specified. Issuance of Test Report & UN Certificate by the department.
Types of Packaging Materials
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- 1A1 – Metal Drums & Barrels (Non-Removable Head Type).
- 1A2 – Metal Drums & Barrels (Removable Head Type).
- 1H1 – Plastic Drums & Barrels (Non-Removable Head Type).
- 1H2 – Plastic Drums & Barrels (Removable Head Type).
- 1G – Fiberboard Drums (Removable Head Type).
- 3H1 – Plastic Jerrican.
- 4C1 – Wooden Box.
- 4D – Plywood Box.
- 5H3 – Woven Sack Bags.
- 5M2 – Paper Bags.
- 6HA1 – Plastic & Steel Composite Drums & Barrels (Non-Removable Head Type).
- 13H3 – FIBC – Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (Woven Jumbo Bags).
- 31HA1 – IBC Tanks – Intermediate Bulk Container (1000 Litre Capacity Plastic Tank with Steel Cage and Wooden or Steel Plastic Pallet).
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Advantages of UN Certificate for Packaging
- Eases & enhances the international acceptance of industrial packaging.
- Custom-made packages for Dangerous Goods as per Industry Standards.
- Facilitates air & sea transportation for the handling of dangerous & hazardous goods by International routes.
- Strengthen the quality & standardization of industrial goods packaging.
- It is a mandatory requirement for UN Member countries. It ensures that the imported product is properly packed & secured during the shipment to survive the harsh conditions.
Fees of UN Mark Certification
Fees for UN certificate for Packaging
| Packaging Material | Certification Fee (Rs.) |
| Metal & Steel Drum / Jerrican | Rs.19,500 |
| Fiberboard Drum | Rs.23,000 |
| Fiberboard Drum | Rs.18,500 |
| Composite Drums | Rs.26,000 |
| CFB Boxes(Corrugated Fiber Board) | Rs.18,500 |
| CFB Boxes with Plastic Container | Rs.24,500 |
| Paper Bags | Rs.18,500 |
| Plastic Bags | Rs.19,000 |
| Woven Bags | Rs.20,000 |
| Wooden / Plywood Boxes | Rs.17,000 |
| FIBC Bags | Rs.27,500 |
| IBC | Rs.27,500 |
IIP Certificate Validity
The validity of the UN certificate is 18 months for ISO certified manufacturers & 9 month for non-ISO certified manufacturers.