Why do some boxes have ORM-D printed on them?

[Drum_God]

That’s pretty much the question. Some cardboard boxes have the letters “ORM-D” printed on them inside a rectangle. What’s that for?

[jnglmassiv]

“Other Regulater Material - Domestic”
Basically UPS/FEDEX/USPS regular certain items and materials. If its regulated but permitted to be shipped, certain handling procedures must be followed, including the box labeling. I believe aerosol cans and most flammables fall into this catagory.

[Martini_Enfield]

@jnglmassiv

“Other Regulater Material - Domestic”
Basically UPS/FEDEX/USPS regular certain items and materials. If its regulated but permitted to be shipped, certain handling procedures must be followed, including the box labeling. I believe aerosol cans and most flammables fall into this catagory.

Ammunition and Explosives being sent by mail/FedEx/UPS must have ORM-D labels in the US, I’m told.

[jnglmassiv]

@jnglmassiv

Basically UPS/FEDEX/USPS regular certain items and materials.

Hoo boy…Make that regulates certain items. Golly.

[Chief_Pedant]

@jnglmassiv

Hoo boy…Make that regulates certain items. Golly.

Not to mention that it’s Other Regulated Materials, Domestic

[jnglmassiv]

@Chief Pedant

Not to mention that it’s Other Regulated Materials, Domestic

Ahem. Of course. I used the term in the East Coast sense.
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[Drum_God]

My wife is an independent Avon dealer and sometimes her boxes say ORM-D on them. I guess that perfume is pretty dangerous! I never noticed her stuff getting any special treatment.

Thanks for the replies.