Responsible Packaging Management Association of SA

21/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1WwKgiKw1s/
This is why laptops, phones & other batteries are not allowed in checked baggage & should be in the cabin where can be seen NOT in the overheads !

An Air China Flight made an emergency landing after a passenger’s lithium battery caught fire in an overhead compartment. Footage of the incident shows bright orange flames emanating from the compartment as the flight crew rushes to help.

16/10/2025

Reminder Virtual GHS Training via MS Teams –
October/November 2025
GHS Intro – 21st & 22nd October 2025
2 x half days – 10am to 2pm
GHS Adv – 30th, 31st October & 3rd, 4th November 2025
4 x half days: 1030am to 230pm

www.rpmasa.org.za
[email protected]

25/09/2025

GHS Virtual Training – September/October 2025
GHS Intro 30th September & 1st October 2025 – 09h30 to 13h30
GHS Advanced 2, 3 & 7th to 9th October 2025 – 09h30 to 13h30

Understanding the UN GHS Classification is essential to identify hazards, compile compliant Safety Data Sheets and Product labels + to underpin workplace Risk Assessments required under the OHS Act and the HCA Regulations – see Regulations 3, 5 &14, so essential for all operational sites and organisations producing consumer, Industrial and agricultural products.

www.rpmasa.org.za
[email protected]

05/03/2025

GHS Introduction 18/19th & GHS Advanced 20th to 28th March 2025
Understanding the UN GHS Classification is essential to identify hazards, compile compliant Safety Data Sheets and Product labels + to underpin workplace Risk Assessments required under the OHS Act and the HCA Regulations – see Regulations 3, 5 &14, so essential for all operational sites and organisations producing consumer, Industrial and agricultural products.
Contact - [email protected]

03/04/2024

GHS Introduction Training 9,10 April 2024 & GHS Advanced 11,12 & 16 to 18 April 2024....be there and be compliant!

20/10/2023

RPMASA is the leading Organisation in Southern African, for Dangerous Goods and
Hazardous Materials Compliance.
Founded in 2002, it is the only Industry Organisation from Africa with a seat on the UN

RPMASA provides a Focal point for Industry for -

A voice to Government for input to National and International Regulations, and
Standards
Information, Advocacy
Training and Consulting Opportunities and Solutions
Updates on International, Regional, and National Regulations and Standards
Excellent networking opportunities – through its many International Associates.

24/09/2023

Wishing all our Members & Colleagues & families a special day 👍🏻

07/07/2023

UNSCETDG Sessions July 2023

29/03/2023

RPMASA is an NPO and the leading Southern African Organisation, for Classification and Transport of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials, providing a Focal point, and voice to Industry for International and National Regulations, and Standards.

22/03/2023

RPMASA offers a range of Training courses for Chemical Awareness, Dangerous Goods Regulations, Transport Modal Training – IMDG & IATA, Chemical Risk Assessment and Response, as well as for Packaging and for the GHS. Follow our site for course dates:
🌐 https://rpmasa.org.za/training/