Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3 (lithium cells and batteries)
Gives criteria, test methods and procedures for the safe transport of lithium cells and batteries as dangerous goods.
Whether the market recognizes, harmonizes or adopts this standard, and which edition it accepts
| Market | Status | Edition accepted | National code | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Referenced | - | - | Part of the mandatory standard for therapeutic vaping devices with lithium secondary batteries. Test reports come from a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. |
Open the market page and its pathway pages for the full requirement, protocol and report content
Related standards: Q5A(R2), Q5B, Q5D, Q5E, Q8(R2), Q11, Q12, Q13, ISO/IEC 17050-1, AS/NZS 3551. See all standards.
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