Specifies the basic requirements for the specification and testing of Series 1 and Series R dry bulk containers of the non-pressurized type, which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. Technically equivalent to and reproduced from ISO 1496-4:1991.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-068 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 12 August 2015.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-068:Australian Logistics CouncilAustralian Maritime Safety AuthorityContainer Owners AssociationICHCA AustraliaPorts of AucklandRail Industry Safety and Standards BoardShipping Australia