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According to 49 CFR 178.1065, the righting test requires the following:
* Applicability: It must be conducted to qualify all Flexible Bulk Container design types that are designed to be lifted from the top or side.
* Preparation: The container must be filled to at least 95% of its capacity and to its maximum permissible gross mass, with the load evenly distributed.
* Test Method: Starting while lying on its side, the sample container must be lifted at a speed of at least 0.1 m/s (0.328 ft/s) to an upright position clear of the floor using no more than half of the lifting devices.
* Passing Criterion: There must be no damage that makes the Flexible Bulk Container unsafe for transport or handling.