The IGBC may offer courtesy inspection for non-commercial containers intended for personal use to meet food storage regulations on public lands.

modified military medical box
modified military medical box
Bear-Resistant Container Inspection Decal

If a product passes a courtesy inspection, an IGBC Courtesy Inspection Decal (pictured) with a unique number will be issued for that product.  The inspector will provide instructions for applying the decal to the certified product.

Courtesy inspections are another tool for weeding out products that will not prevent a bear from receiving food from a storage container.  It is not, however, a guarantee that the products are completely bear-proof.  Bear-resistant products should never be used as a substitute for prudent, bear aware behavior.

If you need to have a product inspected, please contact testing@igbconline.org or complete the form below.