Which statement is true about labeling cold packs used in the Ebola Blood sample packaging?

• A. Cold packs require a Class 9 label
• B. Cold packs do not require any additional labels on outer packaging
• C. Cold packs require additional labels on outer packaging
• D. Cold packs require a separate shipping declaration

Answer: (B)

Labeling is driven by what is inside the package. For Ebola blood samples, the outer packaging must carry the marks and labels that identify the contents as infectious substances (Category A) and the required handling instructions. The cold packs used to keep the sample cool are simply refrigerants and are not dangerous goods themselves under typical ice packs. Because of that, they do not require extra labels on the outer packaging. If a cold pack were hazardous in its own right—such as dry ice or another dangerous refrigerant—that would trigger additional labeling and handling requirements. But with ordinary cold packs, no extra labels are needed for them, and a separate shipping declaration for the cold packs isn’t required.