• The maximum quantity per inner packaging may not be exceeded. The maximum quantities per dangerous good are indicated in the ADR in table 3.2, column 7aand in the safety data sheets of your goodsTarget not accessible.
• The maximum permissible quantity per inner packaging is 5 litres or 5 kg.
• The packaged consignment may not exceed 30 kg.

• The dangerous good is packed using the correct inner packaging (e.g. tightly closed bottles) as well as suitable outer packaging (e.g. strong cardboard or Dispobox.
• The inner packaging is well padded and secured against slipping, may not damage the outer packaging and must be airtight.
• The outer packaging must protect the contents securely.

The following information must be indicated on the parcel (shipping item):

• A weatherproof dangerous goods label adapted to the dangerous goods 
• Gross weight
• An LQ value-added service barcode
• For liquids: orientation arrows on two opposite sides of the shipping item
• For even greater safety, dangerous goods consignments can be combined with the “Signature” value-added service; in such cases, the consignment will be handed over only in exchange for the recipient’s signature.
• With regard to electronic addressing, please consult our “Domestic parcel labels” online service.

 More information on the regulations for sending dangerous goods as parcels can be found in the dangerous goods manual and the dangerous goods LQ factsheet (PDF, 148.8 KB)[Media | Not Accessible].

Swiss Post liability

The liability limits for the shipping option selected apply.

Sender’s liability

As the sender, you are responsible for ensuring that you only send permitted goods as LQ via the parcel channel and that these are correctly packaged and labelled.
If you do not, Swiss Post must invoice you for any damage and consequential damage and is required to report major violations.