Transport of Dangerous Goods: Choose UN-Certified Wooden Boxes

To ensure the safety of people, goods, and the environment, these products must be packaged in approved wooden boxes that meet the requirements of UN recommendations.
At NO NAIL BOXES, we design custom-made, foldable plywood boxes certified for UN use — specifically developed for this demanding mission.

What is a UN box?

A UN-certified wooden box is a packaging solution officially approved for the transport of hazardous materials.

It must meet specific requirements depending on the mode of transport:

🚚 Road transport: ADR
🚢 Maritime transport: IMDG
✈️ Air transport: IATA
🚆 Rail transport: RID

Dangerous goods are classified into 9 hazard classes and divided into three packaging groups (I, II, III).

Each wooden box must be tested and certified for a specific configuration. Our models are ideal as plywood pallet boxes to protect sensitive or high-risk contents.

Our expertise in UN packaging

We offer our full expertise in the field of foldable pallet boxes certified for UN transport:

✅ In-house drop test station integrated into our production workshop
✅ Close collaboration with accredited laboratories: IBE, BAM, BVT, CEFEA
✅ A catalogue of over 50 certified 4D models, from 8 dm³ to 0.74 m³, with capacities up to 400 kg
✅ Versatile 4DV boxes for drums, bottles, pouches, or chemical products

Our ISPM 15-compliant wooden boxes, built to meet international standards, are ready for export without additional treatment.

Rigorous testing for maximum safety

Each custom-made UN box undergoes strict validation before certification:

– Stacking tests based on expected loads
– Drop tests according to the relevant packaging group
– Testing with the actual product, packaged in real-life conditions
– UN marking applied after successful validation, proving compliance

Support from design to certification

Our teams support you through every step of your packaging project for dangerous goods:

– Technical study and design of a tailor-made wooden box
– Selection of appropriate cushioning (foam, vermiculite, VCI, etc.)
– Testing conducted with our accredited partners
– Personalized follow-up until official certification

You can also choose reusable solutions, such as a returnable wooden box with a lid and reinforcements — ideal for your internal logistics flows.

Need a UN-certified wooden box?

Our experts are here to help you find the right packaging for your hazardous materials — compliant, secure, and fully customized.

👉 Get in touch with us — we’ll design the certified pallet box you need.