1. 3rd INFORMAL WORKING GROUP MEETING – 2016 Lithium Batteries and UN Manual of Tests and Criteria March 30 – April 1, 2016 Bordeaux, France
Agenda Items:
1.1 Definitions
1.6 Li ion batteries < 100 Wh with Li ion cells > 20 Wh
2.1 Summary table
5.1 Equipment with integral batteries
8. New entry for lithium metal button cells

2. Equipment Definitions
ICAO TI (2017): For the purpose of this packing instruction, “equipment” means apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will may provide electrical power for its operation. December 2015 UN Sub-Committee Meeting: [Special provision 188 (i): "As used in this special provision “equipment” means apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide electrical power for its operation.".]

3. Amendments to Special Provision 188
Cells and batteries offered for transport are not subject to other provisions of these Regulations if they meet the requirements in paragraphs (a) through (__) following:
(a) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell (including single cell batteries), the lithium content is not more than 1 g.
(b) For a lithium ion cell (including single cell batteries), the Watt-hour rating is not more than 20 Wh.
(c) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery the aggregate lithium content is not more than 2 g.
(d) For a lithium ion battery, the Watt-hour rating is not more than 100 Wh.
Note: Lithium ion battery may be comprised of cells exceeding 20 Wh provided Watt-hour rating of battery does not exceed 100 Wh.

4. Summary Table

5. Summary Table

6. Proposed Lithium Battery Test Report
Name of battery manufacturer or brand name on battery
Name of third party test lab (if applicable)
A unique test report identification
Date of test report
Description of cell or battery (e.g., Li ion or Li metal cell or battery, voltage, net weight, Watt-hour rating, grams of lithium metal content, model number)
List of tests conducted and results (i.e., pass/fail)
Reference to assembled battery testing requirements, if applicable (i.e., (f) and (g))
Test report shall be signed with name and status of signatory
Contact information to include phone number, address, or website for more information

7. Batteries as Integral Part of Equipment
Equipment Containing Integral Batteries Battery never intended to be removed or replaced during product’s useable life.
Battery only transported when installed in equipment
Equipment incorporates safety devices

8. Batteries Integral to Equipment
Proposed August 2015
A cell or battery that is an integral part of the equipment it is intended to power that is transported only when installed in the equipment, may be tested in accordance with the applicable tests when installed in the equipment.
March 2016
Equipment with an integral cell or battery and fitted with protective devices necessary for use may be used during the applicable test procedures when the cell or battery is designed to be transported only when installed in the equipment.

9. Lithium Metal Button Cells
Button cell or battery means a round small cell or battery when the overall height is less than the diameter.