(e) U N Certification All dangerous goods packages need a UN certification mark
before they can be dispatched IIP is the only authorized body in
India to give this certification.
(f) Environmental Cell The institute has an environment cell, which guides
exporters as to what type of material can be used or incorporated in
the packaging of their products so as to reduce environmental
threats.
(g) Research and Development It undertakes research and development programmes for
creating and improving overall infrastructural facilities for achieving
packaging improvement so as to prevent losses during
transportation.
(h) Develops Packaging Consciousness Export packaging is vital as it not only protects and
preserves the product, but also promotes the product in
international markets. Therefore, IIP develop consciousness of the
need for good packaging among Indian exporters.
(i) Publications It publishes two quarterly magazines, one devoted to the
technological aspect of packaging and the other to techno-
economic aspects of packaging.
110 8.2 INDIAN COUNCIL OF ARBITRATION (ICA) NEW DELHI 8.2.1 MEANING Trade disputes can be settled quickly/peacefully through
arbitration rather than through costly and lengthy legal procedure.
The establishment of Indian council of arbitration (ICA) in April,
1965 (at New Delhi) is a step taken in this direction. The purpose of
ICA is to promote arbitration as a means of settling commercial
disputes and popularizes the concept of arbitration among traders