Sharpak — where safety always comes first.
Our containers are precision-engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability. Each Sharpak model is tested and certified to ISO 23907 Part 1. The Sharpak Zero products also meet ISO 23907 Part 2, ensuring compliance for both single-use and multi-use applications. Whether supporting hospital wards, clinics, or community settings, Sharpak provides solutions that deliver confidence, safety, and efficiency in every environment.
Our products
Colour coding for improved safety
The manner of sharps disposal varies according to what the sharps have been contaminated with during their use. We clearly colour code our range into three categories, (plus Code Blue for the export market) each denoting the classification of contents for best practice, safe segregation and indicating clearly to the user the risks involved in their transportation and disposal and reducing risk of contamination incidents.
Accessories
A range of accessories to support the use of all colour coded products is available including
SHARPAK Universal Mounting Bracket 18 PLUS
SM06500
Container not included
SHARPAK Universal Mounting Bracket 35-220 PLUS
SM05000
Container not included
SHARPAK Kick Trolley
SM16046
Container not included
SHARPAK XL Trolley
SM16047
Container not included
SHARPAK Shaped Procedure Tray COMPACT & 18 PLUS
SU06211
Container not included
SHARPAK Shaped Procedure Tray 35 PLUS
SU03501
Container not included
SHARPAK Safe & Sound 18 PLUS Wall Unit
SS00018
Container not included
SHARPAK Safe & Sound 60 PLUS Wall Unit
SS00060
Container not included
SHARPAK 60 HYDRI Mat
HYM60
150 x 150mm
SHARPAK 120 HYDRI Mat
HYM120
165 x 165mm
SHARPAK 220 HYDRI Mat
HYM220
Mat size: 265 x 265mm
SHARPAK Injury Prevention Pack (SIPP)
SB06196
Max capacity: 0.6 litres Fill line capacity: 0.48 litres
Compliance
All Sharpak® products have been tested and certified to the relevant standards by independent test laboratories, including Smithers PIRA and BSI Product testing. The current standards include:
UN Type approval
What is UN Type approval?
- Official Title: “The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging & Labelling) and Use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996 (CDGCPL2)”
- Testing devised for the United Nations for the transport of dangerous goods
- Sharps waste is classified under UN 3291 Clinical Waste
- Compliance is a legal requirement when the waste is transported
- Consignor’s responsibility to use correct product
- Became Law as of 1.1.97
- Each size of container must have its UN approval number displayed on the container
- All SHARPAK Containers have been UN type tested by PIRA International
UN Type Approval Testing
Type approval testing is carried out by Smithers PIRA International, who are the nominated test laboratory. Approval certificates are issued on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport, and the Regions, Civil Aviation Authority and the Health and Safety Executive.
Cold Drop Test – The container under test is filled with sharps to the fill line capacity and the weight is recorded. The container is then conditioned at -18 °C for a specified period and then drop tested as per the test protocol from a height of 1.2 metres onto a hard surface.
Stack Test – A load is applied to the container equal to the total weight of a stack of filled containers 3 metres high.
The regulations relating to UN type approved containers stipulates that the container must be made from virgin raw material, reprocessed material cannot be used.
What does the UN Number mean?
