Guidance Document Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries Revised for the 2010 Regulations Introduction This document is based on the provisions set out in the 2009/2010 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instruction for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the 51st Edition (2010) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for complying with provisions applicable to the transport by air of lithium batteries that took effect 1 January 2009 as set out in the DGR
Specifically the document provides information on: • Definitions; • Classification; • Exceptions; • Special Provisions; • Packaging provisions for lithium batteries; • Prohibitions; • Passenger Provisions; Definitions Lithium Battery – The term “lithium batt