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  1. Fuel in a spare can: what is permitted? [German]ADACGerman transport quantities, container marking, restraint in vehicles, international travel and ferries
  2. How long may spare cans be used and what quantities may be carried? [German]KomNet NRW / Landesamt für Gesundheit und Arbeitsschutz Nordrhein-WestfalenGerman private transport context, load restraint and the five-year period for specified plastic packaging uses
  3. Do steel jerricans have an expiry date? [German]KomNet NRW / Landesamt für Gesundheit und Arbeitsschutz Nordrhein-WestfalenGerman official guidance on marking and service life of steel jerricans
  4. German Dangerous Goods Ordinance for road, rail and inland waterways [German]Bundesministerium der Justiz / Gesetze im InternetGerman legal framework for dangerous-goods transport and reference to ADR
  5. Section 22 German Road Traffic Regulations – Loads [German]Bundesministerium der Justiz / Gesetze im InternetGeneral German requirements for securing loads
  6. Section 23 German Road Traffic Regulations – Driver duties [German]Bundesministerium der Justiz / Gesetze im InternetGerman driver responsibility for vehicle, visibility and load
  7. 5 L PE fuel can with flexible spout – article 21 141 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, UN mark, materials, dimensions, empty weight and spout
  8. 5 L PE fuel can with flexible spout – article 21 131 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, UN mark, materials, dimensions, empty weight and spout
  9. 10 L PE fuel can with flexible spout – article 21 143 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, UN mark, materials, dimensions, empty weight and spout
  10. 10 L metal fuel can – article 21 055 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, material, wall thickness, dimensions, empty weight, closure and manufacturer approval statement
  11. 20 L PE fuel can with flexible spout – article 21 137 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, UN mark, materials, dimensions, empty weight and spout
  12. 20 L metal fuel can – article 21 060 950 [German data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, nominal capacity, material, dimensions, empty weight, closure and manufacturer approval statement
  13. Questions and answers on dangerous-goods packaging and UN marks [German]Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)Meaning, limits and interpretation of UN packaging marks
  14. DGG information: packaging codes for jerricans [German]Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)Codes for steel, aluminium and plastic jerricans and applicable packing instructions
  15. TRGS 510 – Storage of hazardous substances in portable containers [German]Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA)German technical rules for commercial storage; not automatically transferable to private households
  16. Amazon Associates Programme policies [German programme]Amazon PartnerNetDisclosure and conditions for affiliate links
  17. 5 L metal fuel can – article 21 050 [manufacturer data sheet]PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, capacity, steel sheet, dimensions, weight, closure and approval statement
  18. STANDARD 5 L HDPE fuel can – item 811330 [manufacturer data sheet]hünersdorff GmbHGTIN, capacity, HDPE, dimensions, weight, spout and UN approval
  19. COMPACT 10 L HDPE fuel can – item 862800 [manufacturer data sheet]hünersdorff GmbHGTIN, capacity, HDPE, dimensions, weight, spout and UN approval
  20. PROFI 10 L HDPE fuel can – item 801040 [manufacturer data sheet]hünersdorff GmbHGTIN, capacity, HDPE, dimensions, weight, integrated spout and UN approval
  21. PROFI 20 L HDPE fuel can – item 802000 [manufacturer data sheet]hünersdorff GmbHGTIN, capacity, HDPE, dimensions, weight, integrated spout and UN approval
  22. VALPRO Classic 5, 10 and 20 litre metal fuel cansVALPRO SIAProduct numbers, capacities, dimensions, weights and UN marks for the Classic Line
  23. VALPRO certification for metal fuel cansVALPRO SIABAM and TÜV certification information for 5, 10 and 20 litre cans
  24. Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodEUR-Lex / Europäische UnionEU requirements for plastic materials and articles intended for food contact
  25. BfR recommendations on food-contact materials [German]Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR)Context on European food-contact law; plastics are largely governed by Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
  26. 5 L HDPE water can with flexible spout – item 21 151PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, capacity, material, dimensions, weight, spout and manufacturer food-contact information
  27. 10 L HDPE water can with tap – item 21 163PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, capacity, material, dimensions, weight, tap and manufacturer food-contact information
  28. 20 L HDPE water can with tap – item 21 167PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, capacity, material, dimensions, weight, tap and manufacturer food-contact information
  29. ECO 12 L HDPE water can with tap – item 817500hünersdorff GmbHGTIN, capacity, HDPE, dimensions, weight, tap, temperature range, food suitability and BPA statement
  30. Declaration of compliance for ECO water jerrycans 2–22 Lhünersdorff GmbHManufacturer declaration that ECO water jerrycans comply with EU 10/2011 and EC 1935/2004
  31. DIN 96 wide-neck canister – Super 10 L with outlet tapCOMET-Pumpen Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KGManufacturer food-safe polyethylene statement, DIN 96 design, outlet tap and dimensions
  32. German Federal Office guidance on food and drinking-water emergency stocks [German]Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK)German official guidance on household emergency stocks of drinks and food
  33. German emergency-preparedness checklist [German]Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK)Planning figure of 2 litres of drinking water per person per day for 3, 5, 7 or 10 days
  34. Yamaha outboard owner’s manual – fuel and portable-container safety guidanceYamaha Motor EuropePetrol handling, approved portable gasoline containers, overfilling, ignition sources and ventilation
  35. Portable marine fuel tank – product and application guidanceMercury Marine / QuicksilverDistinction between a portable fuel tank designed for outboard use and an ordinary spare fuel can
  36. Preparing a portable outboard for transportMercury MarineDisconnecting remote fuel lines, closing tank vents and preparing a portable outboard for transport
  37. Honda GX120/GX160/GX200 – Owner’s ManualHonda Motor Co., Ltd. / Honda Engines EuropeCarbon monoxide, outdoor operation, hot engine parts and cooling before refuelling
  38. German study on autonomous emergency power supply [German]Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK)Context for petrol and diesel generators plus safety considerations for installation and fuel
  39. Fuel and motor – accessories and spare parts for fuel canshünersdorff GmbHSpouts, filling systems, holders, suction systems and replacement seals
  40. Metal holder for 20 L canisters – item 435500hünersdorff GmbHCompatible 20 L cans, dimensions, weight, GTIN and securing with pin or padlock
  41. Flexible 380 mm metal diesel spout – item 434802hünersdorff GmbHCompatibility, vent tube, outer diameter, length and GTIN
  42. 20 L metal fuel can holder – Article 270.00VALPRO SIAMetal frame, protective pads, lock option, mounting positions, dimensions and weight
  43. HEAVY DUTY 20L CAN HOLDER – Product Instruction ManualVALPRO SIAInstallation, fastening, locking and reminder to observe legal requirements for vehicle-mounted accessories
  44. Connecting the Flexi spout to a screw-cap can – Product 1169.00 / 1169.00-02VALPRO SIACompatibility, venting, installation and instruction to remove the spout for transport
  45. Flexible spout for metal fuel cans – item 21 080 001PRESSOL Schmiergeräte GmbHEAN, material, length, diameter and compatible Pressol metal fuel cans

How sources are used

The linked material is read in context for the statement it supports. Official material and original documents are preferred for safety and regulatory points, while manufacturer documentation is used for product specifications. Relevant sources are checked again before material technical or legal changes are published.

Country limits

Several primary sources are German because the main project targets Germany. They support explanations of German law and official packaging practice, not universal legal advice for other countries.