2025 and 2026 Regulatory Changes for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion
Lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries are transforming energy storage across industries, from electric vehicles to renewable energy solutions. The 2025–2026 regulatory updates redefine how these
Lithium battery regulations and battery restrictions
Lithium battery regulations - how Dangerous Goods rules affect shipments, and how battery-powered devices comply with transport requirements.
Battery Guidance Document
For the purposes of this guidance document and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, power banks are to be classified as batteries and must be assigned to UN 3480, lithium ion batteries, or UN 3090,
Batteries in Transport – Applicable U.S. Hazardous Materials
erning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). IV. Lithium ion and Lithium Metal Cells and Batteries Lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries are listed as Class 9
What Hazard Class Are Lithium Batteries?
While lithium batteries are usually Class 9, certain battery-powered items like vehicles may be classified differently depending on their design. For all Class 9 materials, handlers must
Lithium batteries as dangerous goods
According to the dangerous goods regulations, lithium batteries are defined as class 9 dangerous goods (various dangerous substances and articles). A distinction is made between lithium-ion and lithium
Updates to Dangerous Goods Regulations and
Learn about important updates to dangerous goods regulations and requirements, including classification, marking, labeling, documentation and packaging.
Are lithium batteries classed as dangerous goods?
Yes, lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods under international transport regulations. Both lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries fall under UN Class 9 hazardous materials due to their fire and
eCFR :: 49 CFR 173.185 -
§ 173.185 Lithium cells and batteries. As used in this section, consignment means one or more packages of hazardous materials accepted by an operator from one shipper at one time and at one
Class 9A Lithium batteries
All lithium batteries are Class 9 — miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. All batteries must be tested and meet the criteria as stated in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of