Consignment Suitability Knowledge Test

What is the primary purpose of the Guide to Packaging Suitability for Performing QPS Treatments?

• To provide packaging design tips

• To assist in applying and complying with consignment suitability requirements for QPS treatments

• To outline shipping regulations

• To provide general information about import/export procedures.

Why is it important to assess the suitability of packaging materials for QPS treatments?

• To ensure the fumigant penetrates and reaches the target effectively

• To reduce packaging costs

• To improve the visual appeal of packaging

• To standardize packaging sizes

Which of the following materials must be perforated to be suitable for QPS treatments?

• Cloth

• Cardboard

• Plastic or cellophane

• Metal

What is a key characteristic of suitable cloth packaging for QPS treatments?

• It is lined with plastic

• It is laminated with foil

• It is dry and porous

• It is waterproof

How many 6 mm diameter holes must be present in 100 mm x 100 mm of plastic surface area to make it suitable for QPS treatments

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which type of packaging is considered unsuitable unless opened, slashed, or removed?

• Woven plastics

• Paper

• Glass jars and bottles

• Cloth

What should be done with impervious shipping packaging before treatment?

• It should be cleaned thoroughly

• It must be removed, opened, or slashed

• It should be labeled properly

• It must be repackaged

Why are sealed foil pouches and metal tins unsuitable for QPS treatments?

• They are too heavy

• They prevent the fumigant from accessing the contents

• They are difficult to open

• They are expensive to use

In the context of QPS treatments, what is the main concern with packaging materials lined or laminated with impermeable substances?

• They add extra weight to the consignment

• They hinder the fumigants ability to penetrate and treat the contents

• They are not visually appealing

• They are more expensive to produce

Which statement best describes the suitability of paper and cardboard for QPS treatments?

• All types of paper and cardboard are suitable

• Only waxed or painted paper and cardboard are suitable

• Non-waxed, non-lined and non-laminated paper and cardboard are suitable

• Lined paper and cardboard are always suitable