Paketo Recycling carries out periodic inspections of plastic and metal IBC containers with an inspection license granted by TUKES. Detailed documentation and reports are created for every inspection conducted.

We perform periodic inspections both at our own facilities and at customer sites.If cleaning and/or refurbishment of containers is required during the inspection process, we transport the containers to our own factory.

However, inspections can also be carried out on unwashed containers using ultrasonic testing – allowing for cost savings on freight when inspections are performed directly at the customer’s premises.

IBC Container inspection requirements

The proper marking, internal and external condition, and the flawless functioning of container accessories must be inspected at intervals not exceeding 2.5 years. A dated report must be created for each test and kept by the container owner until the next inspection.

All IBC containers intended for liquids or solid substances filled or emptied under pressure must also undergo a leakproofness test before their first use for transport and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 2.5 years.

The structure, equipment, testing, marking, and use of IBC containers must be approved by an ADR inspection body (VAK-tarkastuslaitos). Compliant IBC containers are marked with a UN type approval marking, indicating that the container matches the tested construction type and meets the requirements stated in the certificate of approval.

The manufacturing, use, and testing of IBC containers are based on international regulations (Ministry of Transport and Communications Decree on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (369/2011). Paketo Recycling Oy is licensed to perform periodic testing of metallic IBC containers in accordance with this regulation.