The consignment shall be accompanied by a certificate from a recognized authority stating:

- moisture content;
- fat content;
- details of anti-oxidant treatment for meals older than 6 months (for UN 2216 only);
- anti-oxidant concentration at the time of shipment, see special provision 308 (for UN 2216 only);
- packing, number of bags and total mass of the consignment;
- temperature of fish meal at the time of despatch from the factory;
- date of production

No weathering/curing is required prior to loading. Fish meal under UN 1374 shall have been weathered for not less than 28 days before shipment.

When fish meal is packed into containers, the containers shall be packed in such a way that the free air space has been restricted to the minimum.