Package

The complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging or large packaging or IBC and its contents prepared for dispatch. The term includes pressure receptacles for gases as defined in this section as well as articles which, because of their size, mass or configuration may be carried unpackaged or carried in cradles, crates or handling devices. Except for the carriage of radioactive material, the term does not apply to goods which are carried in bulk, nor to substances carried in tanks. NOTE: For radioactive material, see 2.2.7.2, 4.1.9.1.1 and Chapter 6.4.