Why must hazardous materials packaging be tested and certified to specific performance standards before use?

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1. Any packaging is acceptable as long as it physically holds the material
2. Certification is purely a marketing requirement with no safety basis
3. It confirms the packaging can withstand the stresses of normal transportation without failing or leaking
4. Performance testing is required only for packaging used in international shipments, not domestic ones

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