What does LQ marking entail?

• A. Marks indicating Limited Quantities and the reduced requirements for packaging and documentation.
• B. Marks indicating Lithium Quota.
• C. Marks indicating Large Quantity.
• D. Marks indicating Loss of Qualification.

Answer: (A)

LQ marking signals Limited Quantities, meaning the dangerous goods are packed under the Limited Quantity provisions. This designation indicates the shipment stays within defined quantity limits per package and therefore uses simplified packaging, labeling, and documentation compared with full Dangerous Goods rules. It’s not about Lithium Quota, Large Quantity, or Loss of Qualification—those are different concepts. When you see the LQ mark, you know the package is being treated under the lighter LQ requirements for handling and compliance.