Dangerous Goods

Cap Seal

A tamper-evident seal or closure applied to the valve or opening of a drum or cylinder to ensure security and integrity during transport.

Quick answer: A tamper-evident seal or closure applied to the valve or opening of a drum or cylinder to ensure security and integrity during transport.

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Quick answer

A tamper-evident seal or closure applied to the valve or opening of a drum or cylinder to ensure security and integrity during transport.

Why it matters

Cap Seal matters because it supports clear communication in Dangerous Goods contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Cap Seal?

In this glossary, Cap Seal refers to: A tamper-evident seal or closure applied to the valve or opening of a drum or cylinder to ensure security and integrity during transport.

How is Cap Seal used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "A cap seal must be intact and numbered for each drum prior to export shipment, per export control and IMDG Code requirements."

Why does Cap Seal matter in logistics?

Cap Seal matters because it supports clear communication in Dangerous Goods contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Cap Seal?

Cap Seal is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Cap Seal belong to?

In this glossary, Cap Seal is grouped under Dangerous Goods. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A tamper-evident seal or closure applied to the valve or opening of a drum or cylinder to ensure security and integrity during transport.

Operational example

A cap seal must be intact and numbered for each drum prior to export shipment, per export control and IMDG Code requirements.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Dangerous Goods

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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