International Safe Container Act – Overview and Summary of Requirements

• By: Staff Editor
• Date: October 13, 2011

The International Safe Container Act, Chapter 805 of Title 46 of the CFR, details the requirements for application and compliance with the International Convention for Safe Containers signed in 1972 in Geneva. The Act also gives the requirements for approval, examination and enforcement of these requirements. It also contains whistleblower protections. It was enacted into law in 1977.

This article gives an overview and summary of the International Safe Container Act.