1 The present Convention applies to new and existing
containers used in international transport, excluding containers specially
designed for air transport.
2 Every new container shall be approved in accordance
with the provisions either for type-testing or for individual testing
as contained in annex I.
3 Every existing container shall be approved in
accordance with the relevant provisions for approval of existing containers
set out in annex I within five years
from the date of entry into force of the present Convention.