What's new in battery labeling?

To streamline labeling, the familiar ‘Lithium Battery Mark’ will now be renamed the ‘Battery Mark’ applicable to lithium and sodium-ion batteries. While the design remains the same, the label must include the correct UN number. This update simplifies labeling for mixed shipments, especially for logistics providers handling multiple battery types.

Are sodium-ion batteries eligible for exemptions?

Vehicles equipped with sodium-ion batteries can benefit from certain exemptions, provided their SoC has been reduced to zero and no other restricted goods are present. These updates offer shippers safer and more efficient transport options, reducing regulatory burdens under these specific conditions.

What is the new SoC limit for lithium ion batteries?

The new regulations expand the SoC limit to below 30% for all lithium-ion products, encompassing various packaging formats: Any lithium batteries with SoC over 30% will require approval from the appropriate authorities, effective by 2025 and fully mandatory by 2026 for batteries over 2.7 Wh.

How much SoC should a lithium battery have?

Any lithium batteries with SoC over 30% will require approval from the appropriate authorities, effective by 2025 and fully mandatory by 2026 for batteries over 2.7 Wh. For example, in scenarios where electronic devices ship with lithium batteries, the SoC for batteries in PI967 should be below 30% or show a battery indicator below 25%.