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UN38.3 Certification: Global Battery Transportation Safety Standard

Editor:ESTL Category:Certification information Release time:2025-09-22 Click volume:4

For battery products exported worldwide, whether by air, sea, or land, UN38.3 certification is a crucial safety requirement that cannot be avoided. It is a mandatory regulation under Part III, subsection 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, ensuring that batteries won't cause fires, explosions, or other hazards during transportation due to environmental factors like vibration, impact, or high temperatures.

Core Elements of UN38.3 Certification

Scope of Application

All types of lithium batteries (lithium-ion, lithium-metal, etc.)
Battery packs, cells, and battery-containing equipment
Applies to air, sea, road, and rail transportation

Test Items (T1-T8)

Altitude simulation (low pressure test)
Thermal testing (high-low temperature cycling)
Vibration test
Impact test
External short circuit test
Crush/impact test
Overcharge test
Forced discharge test

Supporting Documents

UN38.3 test report
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Air/sea transport assessment certificate
1.2m drop/stacking test report

Why Choose a Professional Laboratory

Comprehensive 资质: Such as Guangdong Energy Storage Testing Technology Co., Ltd. with CNAS L13753, CMA(202019014977), TUV, UL, IECEE accreditations
Advanced equipment: Complete set of precision testing equipment for UN38.3
Rich experience: 12 years in battery certification, familiar with international requirements
Efficient service: Quick response and timely quotations
Global recognition: Internationally accepted reports ensuring smooth customs clearance

Common Questions

Report Validity

UN38.3 test report has no official expiration if product design and regulations unchanged
Air/sea transport certificates and MSDS are valid for the calendar year (until Dec 31)

Products Requiring Certification

Laptop batteries
Mobile phone batteries
Power banks
Electric vehicle batteries
Drone batteries
Other lithium battery products
Sodium-ion batteries

Certification Process

Submit product information
Engineer evaluation and quotation
Sample shipment
Laboratory testing
Issue report and related documents

Tips for Export Enterprises

Plan ahead: Certification takes time, avoid shipment delays
Maintain consistency: Mass-produced products must match tested samples
Understand destination requirements: Different countries may have additional requirements
Update documents regularly: Transport certificates and MSDS need annual renewal

UN38.3 is not only an essential "passport" for battery exports but also an important proof of product safety performance. Choosing a professional, qualified laboratory ensures successful testing and can provide valuable technical guidance during product design, fundamentally improving quality and safety.

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