At FreightAmigo, we understand the complexities of shipping electronics containing lithium-ion batteries and are here to guide you through the labeling requirements to ensure compliance and safety.
The latest edition, published in September 2025, includes warnings required under California''s Proposition 65, along with labeling considerations for jurisdictions across the European Union and
Please note, this is a comprehensive list of all possible labels that could be applied to a grid connected PV and/or Battery system, and the appropriate location.
By developing new voluntary battery labeling guidelines, EPA seeks to increase consumer awareness of the presence of batteries in products and to empower consumers to properly dispose of them,
Each distinct shipping guide in this document refers to the regulatory requirements for a specific lithium cell/ battery type, configuration, and size. In this way, a shipper will easily find the applicable
Batteries normally have the size listed directly on the battery case which will help you identify whether or not it can be shipped without special packaging and package marking; in other words, shipped as
UN3536 battery modules do not need to be labeled with Class 9 labels and lithium battery marks. For US3481, A Class 9 label and UN3481 label should be sticked on each package.
Except for prototype batteries, each lithium cell or battery (small, medium or fully regulated) must be of the type proven to meet the criteria in part III, sub-section 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
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Transport units must be placarded with Class 9 hazard labels; shipping documents must accurately reflect the new UN number and detailed description. While statistical frequency is not higher, IUMI
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