Air freight: new label for lithium batteries on January 1, 2019
Following numerous in-flight incidents triggered by lithium cells or batteries, the IATA regulations evolve each year to minimize the risks involved in transporting this type of goods.
From 1and April 2016, a ban was adopted on transport of batteries/batteries alone in passenger aircraft. It is no longer possible to send lithium cells or batteries alone on passenger aircraft and a specific label « Cargo aircraft only » shall be affixed to the packages.
During the 58thnd IATA edition, a new marking label has been defined for the carriage of lithium batteries, it will be mandatory on 1and January 2019:
Until 31/12/2018 the old label « lithium ion battery » may be used:
Attention In this case, some companies require the UN code on the packaging.
The transport of lithium batteries is regulated in air, sea or road freight and has undergone various changes in recent years...
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Free webinar March 22, 2018 11am-12am
Recent developments in standards related to the air transport of dangerous goods.
Source(s): www.iata.org