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Air Shipment battery label change regulations in 2019

  • Author:Cynthia
  • Source:Sunny worldwide logistics
  • Release Date:2019-01-02
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Code was implemented. The lithium battery transportation rules are updated and the battery label is replaced with a new one in 2019. The details of the change seem to be dense.Sunny worldwide logisticsGrab a key point for everyone to organize and update a simple version.

1) The new regulations require that the latest lithium battery label and the ninth type label must be used starting from January 1, 2019. The old label is invalid.
2019 air battery label change regulations
2) The battery label corresponds to the following stickers:
Lithium-ion battery---Pure battery shipment (PI965)---corresponding label UN3480
Lithium-ion battery---with the package in the equipment (PI966)--corresponding label UN3481
Lithium-ion battery---Battery installed in the device (PI967)--corresponding label UN3481
Air Shipment  battery label change regulations in 2019
Lithium metal battery---Pure battery shipment (PI968)---corresponding label UN3090
Lithium metal battery---with the matching package in the equipment (PI969)--corresponding label UN3091
Lithium metal battery---Battery installed in the device (PI970)--corresponding label UN3091
2019 air battery label change regulations
Battery label needs attention:
The overall size of the label is not less than 120 mm X 110 mm
UN code font is greater than 12MM
The battery label must have an UN code and a valid phone number (the phone number can be handwritten)
The label border should have a red dotted line (ie, black and white printing is not accepted)
The battery label accepts direct printing on the outer box, but the size specifications and requirements are as specified above.
Air Shipment  battery label change regulations in 2019



Lithium battery cargo is highly susceptible to chemical reactions. Improper handling can also cause burning and explosion. The shipment needs to be strictly regulated for every detail. The IATA (Air Transport Association) updated the DGR dangerous goods air transport rules to the 60th edition. A lot, if you want to know other information, please contact Sunny worldwide logistics.