The Code lays down basic principles; detailed recommendations for individual substances, materials and articles, and a number of recommendations for good operational practice including advice on terminology, packing, labelling, stowage, segregation and handling, and emergency response action. The two-volume Code is divided into seven parts:
• Volume 1 contains: o general provisions, definitions, training o classification o packing and tank provisions o consignment procedures o construction and testing of packagings,