--- title: PacTec EPS Blog --- [![logo-uk](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PacTec%20EPS/logos/logo-uk.png?width=581&height=110&name=logo-uk.png "logo-uk")](https://www.pacteceps.co.uk/) PactecEPS ![inner-hero-default](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PacTec/images/heros/inner-hero-default.jpg?width=2000&name=inner-hero-default.jpg "inner-hero-default") # PacTec EPS Blog ## [PacTec EPS Receives Green Ratings from UK Office For Nuclear Regulation on All Four Inspection Activities](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/receives-green-ratings-from-uk-office-of-nuclear-regulation) Posted on Jun 17, 2024 [![](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/PacTec/images/heros/inner-hero-default.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/receives-green-ratings-from-uk-office-of-nuclear-regulation) PacTec EPS is excited to announce that the UK Office For Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has issued Green ratings on all four recent inspection activities of PacTec EPS. The inspections included: [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/receives-green-ratings-from-uk-office-of-nuclear-regulation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/receives-green-ratings-from-uk-office-of-nuclear-regulation#comments-listing) ## [Are You at Risk When Using a UN FIBC as a 'Self-Approved' Class 7 Type IP-1 Transport Package](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/are-you-at-risk-when-using-a-un-fibc-as-a-self-approved-class-7-type-ip-1-transport-package) Posted on Aug 31, 2022 [![](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/badgp-logo.png) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/are-you-at-risk-when-using-a-un-fibc-as-a-self-approved-class-7-type-ip-1-transport-package) Along with Clare Irving from Centurion Radiation Safety, Mike Nichols penned an article for the British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals (BADGP), in their August 2022 newsletter. This piece explores the risks involving the use of a UN FIBC as a 'self-approved' class 7 Type IP-1 transport package. To read the article, see the link below [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/are-you-at-risk-when-using-a-un-fibc-as-a-self-approved-class-7-type-ip-1-transport-package) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/are-you-at-risk-when-using-a-un-fibc-as-a-self-approved-class-7-type-ip-1-transport-package#comments-listing) ## [LLW Packaging Certifications: What You Need & Why They Are Important](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/llw-packaging-certifications-what-you-need-why-they-are-important) Posted on Mar 25, 2021 [![](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/weight_epsblog.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/llw-packaging-certifications-what-you-need-why-they-are-important) The nuclear industry sector is of course highly regulated and the certification of transport packaging for Low Level radioactive Waste (LLW) is no exception. PacTec have been designing and manufacturing [flexible LLW packaging solutions](https://www.pacteceps.co.uk/certified-flexible-nuclear-waste-packaging/) for over 20 years with safety and regulatory compliance being our primary focus. As a flexible waste packaging manufacturer, we [begin our design](https://www.pacteceps.co.uk/quality/) processes focused on the regulations, ensuring compliance so you do not have to worry. Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/llw-packaging-certifications-what-you-need-why-they-are-important) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/llw-packaging-certifications-what-you-need-why-they-are-important#comments-listing) Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) ## [We are the CHAMPIONS!](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/we-are-the-champions) Posted on Mar 2, 2020 [![](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/futsalchamps.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/we-are-the-champions) The PacTec EPS sponsored Whitehaven Amateur U11's (West Cumbrian Youth Football Team) took home the championship this weekend in the Futsal Cup. These lads have worked very hard all season to retain the cup, and we couldn't be prouder of them. [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/we-are-the-champions) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/we-are-the-champions#comments-listing) ## [PacTec to Exhibit at Upcoming Events](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-upcoming-events) Posted on Feb 11, 2020 [![](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/civilnuc.png) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-upcoming-events) Mike and Liz of PacTec EPS will be on hand at several upcoming events discussing the various flexible waste packaging options available for every waste characterization. Many new innovations have come about in recent months that may assist in your projects. We hope you can stop by our stand and visit. Topics: [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-upcoming-events) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-upcoming-events#comments-listing) Topics: [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) ## [Independent Labs Agree: Flexible LLW Packaging Beats Rigid Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/independent-labs-agree-flexible-llw-packaging-beats-rigid-containment) Posted on Oct 8, 2019 [![DOG_18_RK0208_18_P-1](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/DOG_18_RK0208_18_P-1.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/independent-labs-agree-flexible-llw-packaging-beats-rigid-containment)   Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [industrial waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/industrial-waste) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/independent-labs-agree-flexible-llw-packaging-beats-rigid-containment) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/independent-labs-agree-flexible-llw-packaging-beats-rigid-containment#comments-listing) Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [industrial waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/industrial-waste) ## [Industrial Supplies for Your Nuclear Site Needs](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/industrial-supplies-for-your-nuclear-site-needs) Posted on Oct 8, 2019 [![front_top_collage](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/front_top_collage.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/industrial-supplies-for-your-nuclear-site-needs)   While PacTec prides itself on our custom engineered nuclear solutions, we're also quality manufacturers of common industrial waste products that you likely have a need for. If you're not already familiar with some of our offerings, please allow us to introduce you to them here.   Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [dewatering](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/dewatering), [industrial waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/industrial-waste), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/industrial-supplies-for-your-nuclear-site-needs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/industrial-supplies-for-your-nuclear-site-needs#comments-listing) Topics: [Containment](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/containment), [dewatering](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/dewatering), [industrial waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/industrial-waste), [flexible waste packaging](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/flexible-waste-packaging) ## [PacTec to Exhibit at Integrated Waste Management 2019](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-integrated-waste-management-2019) Posted on Oct 7, 2019 [![ukiwm19](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/ukiwm19.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-integrated-waste-management-2019)   Topics: [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-integrated-waste-management-2019) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-to-exhibit-at-integrated-waste-management-2019#comments-listing) Topics: [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow) ## [PacTec to Attend 2019 Engineering & Technology Solutions Exhibition](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-eps-to-attend-2019-engineering-technology-solutions-exhibition) Posted on Sep 10, 2019 [![exhibit](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/exhibit.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-eps-to-attend-2019-engineering-technology-solutions-exhibition)   PacTec EPS representatives are proud to be invited to attend the upcoming 25th year of the 2019 Engineering & Technology Solutions Exhibition (Birchwood Nuclear Exhibition 2019) in the Birchwood Nuclear Hub, Warrington on Weds, 25th September 2019. Topics: [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow) [Read More](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-eps-to-attend-2019-engineering-technology-solutions-exhibition) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-eps-to-attend-2019-engineering-technology-solutions-exhibition#comments-listing) Topics: [nuclear waste](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/nuclear-waste), [networking event](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/networking-event), [tradeshow](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/topic/tradeshow) ## [PacTec Welcomes Children from Chernobyl Zone of Belarus](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-welcomes-children-from-chernobyl-zone-of-belarus) Posted on Jun 24, 2019 [![Untitled-1](https://blog.pactecinc.com/hubfs/Untitled-1.jpg) ](https://blog.pactecinc.com/happenings-uk/pactec-welcomes-children-from-chernobyl-zone-of-belarus) **[PacTec EPS, Ltd.](http://www.pacteceps.co.uk/) **are again proud to support the **Friends of Chernobyl’s Children (FOCC) **West Cumbria branch by sponsoring a wonderfully fun activity day. Each year, children from the Chernobyl zone located in Belarus who were affected by the nuclear disaster spend time in the UK to receive respite care. They stay with local host families in West Cumbria on the edge of the beautiful Lakes District who volunteer their time, home and care to provide the children with a welcome change of environment. 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