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WHO releases the updated version of the "Guidelines on the international
packaging and shipping of vaccines"
28 FEBRUARY 2002
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Umit Kartoglu , WHO/ATT informs us with the
release of the updated version of the "Guidelines on the international
packaging and shipping of vaccines".
The document, produced in February 2002, replaces the former guidelines,
WHO/EPI/CCIS/81.04 Rev.5(1992) and all previous revisions, and is available
electronically in pdf format at www.who.int/vaccines-documents/
GUIDELINES ON THE INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING AND SHIPPING OF VACCINES
WHO/V&B/01.05
The guidelines are jointly endorsed by UNICEF and WHO. They relate
specifically to the international shipment of vaccine to countries
implementing the Expanded Programme on Immunization. The guidelines may be
cited in part or in full in invitations to bid for vaccine supply.
Besides insulated packaging standards for international shipments, the
document provides guidance on storage volume standards for all UN purchased
vaccine presentations as well as on labeling and packaging and on standard
shipping procedures.
Vaccine Arrival Report (VAR) which is required to accompany the shipment
along with the original airwaybill, copy of the invoice with a detailed
packing list and release certificate(s) from the national regulatory
authority of the producing country is given in Annex I with detailed
guidelines for completing the form.
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