Special provision 247

Alcoholic beverages containing more than 24 % alcohol but not more than 70 % by volume, when carried as part of the manufacturing process, may be carried in wooden barrels with a capacity of more than 250 litres and not more than 500 litres meeting the general requirements of 4.1.1, as appropriate, on the following conditions: (a) The wooden barrels shall be checked and tightened before filling; (b) Sufficient ullage (not less than 3 %) shall be left to allow for the expansion of the liquid; (c) The wooden barrels shall be carried with the bungholes pointing upwards; (d) The wooden barrels shall be carried in containers meeting the requirements of the CSC. Each wooden barrel shall be secured in custommade cradles and be wedged by appropriate means to prevent it from being displaced in any way during carriage.