Lithium Battery Policy Documents

What information should be included in the technical documentation of a lithium battery?

The technical documentation should contain information (e.g. description of the lithium battery and its intended use) that makes it possible to assess the lithium battery’s conformity with the requirements of the regulation. The regulation lists the required documentation in Annex VIII.

What are the requirements for the transport of lithium batteries?

The requirements include: The Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive requires that the transportation of lithium batteries and other dangerous goods must be done according to the requirements of the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

Are lithium batteries covered by the general product safety regulation?

The General Product Safety Regulation covers safety aspects of a product, including lithium batteries, which are not covered by other regulations. Although there are harmonised standards under the regulation, we could not find any that specifically relate to batteries.

Do lithium batteries need to be followed by the shipper?

Yes. All the applicable provisions for lithium batteries will need to be followed by the shipper of such devices, including the limitations for devices that are “active” (on) during transport. The IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) also apply to such shipments. AA.

What are the safety standards for lithium ion batteries?

The safety assessment of industrial applications (including stationary applications) relies mainly on the international standard IEC 62619:201749. This standard deals with abuse conditions and is specific to batteries with lithium-ion chemistry.

Do you provide a paper copy of a lithium battery test summary?

There is no expectation for the shipper/distributor to provide paper copies with each consignment containing lithium batteries. The supply chain are encouraged to make use of technology to facilitate the availability of the test summary. Name of cell, battery, or product manufacturer, as applicable;