How must additional entries appear on a shipping label?

• A. They must follow the Basic Description.
• B. They must be printed in red ink.
• C. They must be in lowercase letters.
• D. They must be attached to the bottom.

Answer: (B)

Additional entries on hazmat shipping papers are required to be printed in red ink. This color helps those handling the shipment—carriers, loaders, and emergency responders—quickly identify every hazardous material present, not just the primary item listed. By making the extra entries visually distinct, regulations ensure nothing is overlooked and that all materials receive the appropriate precautions, labeling, and handling procedures. Remember, each entry still contains the required information (proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class, packing group, quantity), but the red ink makes the additional entries stand out from the basic description so they’re noticed immediately. Other formatting ideas, like black text or different placement, do not achieve this same level of visibility and are not the standard requirement.