All SHARPAK sharps and DISPOSA clinical waste containers have been tested and certified to the various applicable standards by independent test laboratories including PIRA International and BSI Product testing.

Australian Standard AS 4031:1992
Scope of the standard...

1. Construction - Details the handle, aperture and closure requirements
2. Resistance to Penetration - Not less than 12.5 Newton's
3. Vertical Drop / Leak Test - Drop test from a height of 1 metre after conditioning at 23°C. The container is filled to a weight equal to 40% of the maximum capacity with non-absorbent material plus water equal to 6% of the maximum capacity or 60ml whichever is the lesser. The test is performed allowing the container to fall on its top, on two adjacent side walls, on a corner at the top, a corner at the base and the base
4. Maximum fill volume - A fill line positioned at the recommended fill capacity
5. Labelling - Clearly detailed specification
6. Colour - Predominately Yellow * Cytotoxic - predominately Purple
7. Handle - Suspension test when filled to max. capacity of the container expressed in kilograms

• Manufactured and tested to BS7320:1990 
• 500ml container
• Sharpak 35, 60 and 120 Plus are approved to French Standard NF X 30-500
• UN tested and certified
• Quick and easy to assemble
• Easy to operate rotating open/close/lock closure
• Secure closure lock
• Featuring VisiLOCK indicator system on 35 Plus, 60 Plus, 120 Plus and 220 Plus containers
• Distinctive colouring and clear labelling
• One piece base and handle moulding
• Tough and durable
• Sequential numbering for traceability
• Cost effective
• Purpose designed bracket feature for simple wall and trolley mounting