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LITHIUM ION AND LITHIUM METAL BATTERY PACKAGING LABEL 
REQUIREMENTS  
Due to concerns about products shipping with Li-Ion and Li-Metal batteries, the UN developed guidelines regarding 
the proper testing, packaging, and labeling of these devices.  
Li-Ion and Li-Metal Batteries 
Li-Ion batteries are generally rechargeable, while Li-Metal batteries are generally non-rechargeable. Both types of 
batteries have the potential to create a fire hazard if damaged or improperly packaged.  
Labeling Requirements for Li-Ion and Li-Metal Batteries 
The required labels must be present on the pallets and master carton accompanied by a document such as an airway 
bill or other documents that indicates the following (Lithium Battery Guidance Document 2014): 
  The package contains lithium ion cells or batteries; 
  The package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged 
  Special procedures that should be followed in case the package is damaged 
  Contact information 
To conform to IATA’s Dangerous Good Regulations, different labels apply to different Watt-hour for Li-Ion and 
different mass for Li-metal. The calculation for Watt-hours is: 
Nominal Voltage x Nominal Capacity (Ah) = Watt-hours 
The volts and ampere can be found in the batteries data sheet. 
Please see Table below for which proper label to use. 
Required Labels for Battery Transportation (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III Subsection 38.3) 
Li-Ion Battery Label Requirements 
Limit Battery Weight / Package 
Contained in Equipment 
(installed in the equipment) 
Equal to or Less than 100Wh 
 
Equal to or Less than 100Wh 
 
Equal to or less than 2.7 Wh=2.5 kg 
OR 
Greater than 2.7Wh but equal to or 
less than 100Wh = 2 batteries 
Packed separately with the 
Equipment (not installed in the 
equipment) 
Equal to or Less than 100Wh 
Li-Metal Battery Label Requirements