{"id":914,"date":"2026-06-05T11:46:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/?page_id=914"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:39:21","slug":"un3373-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/da\/un3373-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"UN3373 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-7 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h6 font-weight-600 text-color-207357-color\" ><span>Complete Guide to UN3373 Transport<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h1 class=\"h1\" ><span>Safe Handling, Compliance &amp; the Role of UN3373 Envelopes<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Transporting a Category B biological substance is a highly regulated process designed to protect postal workers, couriers, the public, and laboratory staff. To achieve full compliance, organisations rely heavily on UN3373 packaging, with the UN3373 envelope serving as the critical outer layer of this protection system. In recent years, sustainable options such as 100% paper\u2011based UN3373 envelopes have emerged, offering both safety and environmental benefits.<\/p>\n<p>This article provides a comprehensive overview of UN3373 regulations, the role of UN3373 compliant packaging, requirements for an effective UN3373 mailing envelope, disposal considerations, and reference standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container btn-inline\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/da\/contact-us\/\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-464722 btn-flat btn-no-scale btn-icon-left\" title=\"Contact us\">Get a Free Product Sample<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-5 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  img-round img-round-lg tmb-shadowed tmb-shadowed-sm tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper img-round img-round-lg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-402\" src=\"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm.jpg\" width=\"1181\" height=\"1181\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-348x348.jpg 348w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-uai-1032x1032.jpg 1032w, https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gpmd-pinworm-uai-720x720.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1181px) 100vw, 1181px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-721938-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-opacity.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: left bottom;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: 250px auto;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"uncont no-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:756px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 font-weight-600 text-color-207357-color\" ><span>Solving one problem &#8211; should not create another<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>What UN3373 Envelopes Are Used for<\/p><\/span><span><p>and Why They Matter<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Across the entire system, the shift to paper packaging improves efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and supports coordinated healthcare workflows. It benefits not only individual stakeholders but also the broader health system and society.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row limit-width-row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<h3>When do we use envelopes<\/h3>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >UN3373 envelopes are used for transporting biological samples that require controlled and secure handling during transit. This includes samples such as feces, blood, urine, and other diagnostic materials used in screening programs and medical diagnostics.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row limit-width-row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<h3>Why do we use envelopes<\/h3>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >The use of these envelopes is mandatory because they form part of a regulated system designed to prevent contamination, protect handlers, and ensure sample integrity. Postal services and courier systems require compliance with packaging standards such as the P650 instruction, which defines how samples must be packaged, labeled, and protected during transport.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row limit-width-row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<h3>What should we improve<\/h3>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >Beyond compliance, there is growing recognition among stakeholders\u2014including healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and waste management systems\u2014that packaging choices have a direct environmental impact. Transitioning to paper\u2011based solutions supports broader efforts to reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve sustainability across the healthcare sector.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-721938-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/un3373b.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo-opacity.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: left bottom;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: 250px auto;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 font-weight-600 text-color-207357-color\" ><span>Detailed Value by User Group<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>100% Paper UN3373 Envelopes benefit<\/p><\/span><span><p>&#8211; the individual stakeholders and the broader health system and society.<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Across the entire system, the shift to paper packaging will assist in improved efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and will supports coordinated healthcare workflows.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row unequal row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h4\" ><span>Patients<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >&#8211; often experience uncertainty when handling medical samples at home. Using simple, well\u2011designed packaging systems reduces confusion and increases compliance with instructions. Paper\u2011based envelopes, combined with clear kit design, make the process more intuitive and safer, enhancing user confidence.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h4\" ><span>Doctors and nurses<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >&#8211; operate under time constraints and must ensure compliance with strict regulations. Packaging solutions that are pre\u2011configured and easy to use reduce preparation time and minimize the risk of errors. Paper envelopes support a stantandardizedcess while aligning with institutional sustainability targets.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-4 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell single-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg unshadow-sm unradius-lg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h4\" ><span>Laboratories<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >&#8211; face high volumes of incoming samples and associated packaging waste. Consistent packaging quality improves efficiency in receiving and handling samples. Paper envelopes reduce waste volume, simplify disposal, and lower operational costs associated with waste management.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-464722-bg row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row triple-top-padding triple-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-spec style-dark animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 font-weight-600 text-text_color-946075-color\" ><span>Try out our UN3373 Envelopes<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>See, feel and experience the benefits of 100% Paper UN3373 Envelopes<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Order a product sample of our envelopes and kit solutions and evaluate it in your own workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-6 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container btn-inline\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/da\/product-sample\/\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-207357 btn-flat btn-no-scale btn-icon-right\" title=\"Product Sample\">Order a product sample<i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right2\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-color-xsdn-color\" ><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/un3373b.com\/da\/contact-us\/\">Or talk to a specialist about the kit configuration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-721938-bg row-container onepage-section\" data-label=\"how-it-works\" data-name=\"how-it-works\" id=\"row-unique-4\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light animate_when_almost_visible bottom-t-top\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"uncont no-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:948px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 font-weight-600 text-color-207357-color\" ><span>Postal and Shipping Regulations<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span>1. Regulations for Shipping UN3373 Biological Substance, Category B<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Shipments containing a Biological Substance Category B must comply with international packaging rules. The two most referenced regulatory frameworks are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ADR P650 (Road Transport)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ADR defines how a Category B biological substance must be packaged for road transport. Requirements include a triple\u2011layer system, durability against vibration and temperature changes, and clear application of the UN3373 diamond mark.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IATA PI650 (Air Transport)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IATA\u2019s Packing Instruction 650 defines similar requirements for air transport, including 95 kPa pressure\u2011resistance for primary or secondary receptacles.<\/p>\n<p>Across all frameworks, the core requirement remains the same:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a safe, rigid outer packaging \u2014 typically a UN3373 approved envelope \u2014 is mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span>2. The Role of UN3373 Envelopes in Meeting Compliance<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>A high\u2011quality UN3373 envelope is the third and final layer in the mandated triple\u2011packaging system. It must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protect the inner packaging from shocks, pressure, vibration, and moisture<\/li>\n<li>Meet the dimensional requirements of at least 100 \u00d7 100 mm<\/li>\n<li>Display the UN3373 diamond symbol and proper shipping name<\/li>\n<li>Maintain structural integrity after a 1.2 m drop test<\/li>\n<li>Work in concert with primary and secondary packaging to comply with P650 packaging rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manufacturers like GP Medical Devices provide UN3373 envelopes constructed from FSC\u2011certified paper designed specifically to meet these requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Their 100% paper UN3373 approved envelope provides the same level of robustness as plastic alternatives while significantly increasing sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>For organisations transporting a Category B biological substance, choosing the right UN3373 envelopes is essential to ensure complete UN3373 compliant packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span>3. What Matters Most in UN3373 Packaging and UN3373 Mailing Envelopes<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>To comply with ADR and IATA rules, an effective UN3373 mailing envelope must incorporate several critical design features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structural Rigidity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ADR and IATA require either the secondary or outer layer to be rigid. High\u2011quality paper\u2011based UN3373 packaging uses multilayer kraft paper to provide the needed strength. ECOMAX designs use six layers of FSC\u2011certified kraft paper for maximum durability.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reinforced Construction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Strongly glued side crimps and a folded (not cut\u2011and\u2011glued) bottom enhance the integrity of the UN3373 mailing envelope, ensuring consistent performance during UN3373 transport.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moisture Resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to lab tests, embossed kraftliner paper retains surface integrity and provides sufficient humidity resistance \u2014 important for postal and courier environments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compliance Markings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every UN3373 envelope must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 50 \u00d7 50 mm UN3373 diamond<\/li>\n<li>The shipping name <em>\u201cBiological Substance, Category B\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Legible lettering (\u2265 6 mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility with P650 Packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because the outer envelope is part of the P650 packaging system, it must fully support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Absorbent material use<\/li>\n<li>Protection of the secondary container<\/li>\n<li>95 kPa pressure resistance (via primary\/secondary container)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FedEx, which enforces IATA rules strictly for air shipments, specifically requires rigid, durable UN3373 outer packaging\u2014further confirming the central role of the UN3373 approved envelope.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h3\" ><span>4. Disposal Challenges and Sustainable Solutions<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Used UN3373 envelopes must be disposed of responsibly. Key considerations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Contamination Risk<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a Category B biological substance leaks or contaminates the package, the whole UN3373 envelope must be treated as clinical waste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plastic Waste vs. Paper\u2011Based Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional UN3373 packaging often uses plastic mailers (LDPE).<br \/>\nHowever, FSC\u2011certified paper UN3373 envelopes reduce environmental impact and can enter normal paper recycling streams when uncontaminated.<br \/>\nThis makes them the preferred option in modern, sustainability\u2011focused healthcare systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volume Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paper envelopes compress more efficiently than plastic mailers, reducing clinical waste volume and lowering disposal emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h4\" ><span>Regulations, Standards &amp; Scientific Sources Referenced<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p><em>ADR P650 \u2013 Road transport rules for Biological Substance Category B<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>IATA PI650 \u2013 Air transport requirements for Category B biological substance<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-4\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-4\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-4\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to UN3373 TransportSafe Handling, Compliance &amp; the Role of UN3373 EnvelopesTransporting a Category B biological substance is a 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