Lithium Battery : UN38.3 + MSDS +Transport Certification

Why Are These Three Certifications Required?

1. un38.3:

Known as the “International Passport”for lithium battery transportation, this certification involves 8 rigorous safety tests (e.g., short circuit, vibration, impact) to ensure that batteries do not catch fire or explode during air or sea transport.

2. msds (Material Safety Data Sheet):

A mandatory document for logistics and customs. It details the chemical composition of the battery, emergency measures, and storage requirements.

3. Transportation Identification Report:

Issued by a qualified agency based on the un38.3 test results, this report certifies that the battery meets international shipping standards (e.g., IATA air transport regulations).

Certification Process

① un38.3 certification

1. Required Documents:

Battery sample, specification sheet (with voltage/capacity/model clearly marked), authorization letter, packaging photos.

2. Test Scope:

8 mandatory safety tests (approx. 8–12 working days).

3. Key Requirement:

Battery labels mustinclude Wh (watt-hour) rating and lithium content. Missing information leads to automatic failure!

② msds report

1. How to Apply:

Submit to a third-party agency with the battery’s chemical composition sheet and one sample.

③ Transportation Identification Report

1. Prerequisite:

Must be applied afterUN38.3 is passed.

2. Required Documents:

UN38.3 report, packaging photos (inner & outer box, battery installation diagram), application form.

3. Validity:

Typically valid for 1 yearfor sea/air transport. You can renew with the original UN report the following year.

�� Pro Tips to Avoid Pitfalls

1. Packaging Requirements:

Loose batteries must be protected against short circuits! If a single package contains over 24 batteries, risk labeling is mandatory.

2. Lab Selection:

Choose ISO 17025 accredited labs—reports from non-accredited labs are invalid.

Tip: Contact JJR Laboratory in China for testing services—save up to 40% on certification costs.

3. Expedited Service:

Standard un38.3 testing takes about 2 weeks. Faster options are available at an extra cost—note that all 8 test items are still mandatory.