EMC China Lab

UN 38.3 Certification for Lithium Batteries

Views :
Update time : 2025-06-05

What is un 38.3 certification?

UN 38.3 refers to Section 38.3, Part 3 of the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria for the transport of dangerous goods. It mandates that lithium batteries must pass the following tests before transportation to ensure safety:

 

UN 38.3 Certification for Lithium Batteries(图1)


- Altitude Simulation

- Thermal Test (High and Low Temperature Cycling)

- Vibration Test

- Shock Test

- External Short Circuit

- Impact Test

- Overcharge Test

- Forced Discharge Test

 

If the lithium battery is not installed in or packed with equipment, it must also pass a 1.2-meter drop test.

 

Why is UN 38.3 Certification Required?

According to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), lithium batteries must have a UN 38.3-compliant test report issued by a third-party testing and certification body in order to be shipped as general cargo by air. Airlines will not accept shipments without this certification.

 

Which Products Require UN 38.3 Certification?

1. Various lead-acid batteries (e.g., automotive starter batteries, stationary lead-acid batteries, small valve-regulated sealed lead-acid batteries, etc.).

2. Various power rechargeable batteries (e.g., batteries for electric vehicles, electric road vehicles, power tools, hybrid vehicles, etc.).

3. Various mobile phone batteries (e.g., lithium-ion batteries, lithium-polymer batteries, NiMH batteries, etc.).

4. Various small rechargeable batteries (e.g., laptop batteries, digital camera batteries, camcorder batteries, cylindrical batteries, wireless communication batteries, portable DVD batteries, CD and MP3 player batteries, etc.).

5. Various primary batteries (e.g., alkaline zinc-manganese batteries, lithium-manganese batteries, etc.).

 

What Test Items Are Included in UN 38.3?

Detailed Test Items:

1) T1. Altitude Simulation

2) T2. Thermal Test (High and Low Temperature Cycling)

3) T3. Vibration Test

4) T4. Shock Test

5) T5. External Short Circuit

6) T6. Impact Test (for cylindrical cells > 18mm diameter), Crush Test (for prismatic cells or cylindrical cells ≤ 20mm diameter)

7) T7. Overcharge Test

8) T8. Forced Discharge

 

Our Company’s Capabilities:

We have an experienced international technical team dedicated to serving all types of batteries. Our product coverage includes small digital batteries, large industrial and military battery packs, and types such as primary batteries, small rechargeable lithium and nickel-based series, power batteries, and lead-acid batteries.

 

We provide comprehensive certification services including:

- un38.3 Transport Certification

- CE (EU)

- CB (International)

- CQC (China)

- KC (Korea)

- PSE (Japan)

- UL (USA)

- bsmi (Taiwan)

- MIC (Vietnam)

- SIRIM (Malaysia)

- GOST-R (Russia)

...and other international certification and testing projects.

 

Common Lithium Battery Transport Classifications:

1. Lithium-ion Batteries:

 1) Transported separately (PI965), UN number: UN3480

 2) Packed with equipment / Installed in equipment (PI966, PI967), UN number: UN3481

 

2. Lithium Metal Batteries:

 1) Transported separately (PI968), UN number: UN3090

 2) Packed with equipment / Installed in equipment (PI969, PI970), UN number: UN3091


Email:hello@jjrlab.com


Leave Your Message


Write your message here and send it to us


Related News
Read More >>
What is SIOC Testing? What is SIOC Testing?
07 .21.2025
SIOC (Ships In Own Container) testing ensures packaging survives transit without overboxing. JJR Lab...
What is ISTA 6A Packaging and Transportation Testi What is ISTA 6A Packaging and Transportation Testi
07 .21.2025
ISTA 6A simulates Amazon FBA shipping to ensure packaging protects products. Testing by JJR Lab veri...
What is the ISTA 6A Certification Required by Amaz What is the ISTA 6A Certification Required by Amaz
07 .21.2025
ISTA 6A is Amazon’s packaging test for safe delivery. Required for major sellers. JJR Lab provides c...
Wireless Certification in Singapore: IMDA Certific Wireless Certification in Singapore: IMDA Certific
07 .21.2025
IMDA certification is mandatory for wireless products in Singapore. JJR Lab offers testing and exper...
How to get a Singapore IMDA Certificate? How to get a Singapore IMDA Certificate?
07 .21.2025
To sell wireless products in Singapore, an IMDA Certificate is mandatory. JJR Lab provides testing s...
Baby Bath Tub Testing Fees: EN 17072:2018, RoHS &a Baby Bath Tub Testing Fees: EN 17072:2018, RoHS &a
07 .21.2025
JJR Lab provides EN 17072:2018, RoHS & REACH testing for foldable baby bath tubs—fast, certified...
How Much Does a Glass FCM Test Report Cost? How Much Does a Glass FCM Test Report Cost?
07 .21.2025
Glass FCM test for food-grade glass costs $220, covering heavy metals, plasticizers, and overall mig...
How Much Does a Silicone FCM Test Report Cost? How Much Does a Silicone FCM Test Report Cost?
07 .21.2025
JJR Lab offers FCM testing for food-grade silicone per EU standards. Safe, non-toxic, heat-resistant...

Leave Your Message