After March 31, 2014, a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is now required for Section IB shipments of lithium batteries, whereas before it was optional. For the most up-to-date testing criteria reference the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Tests and Criteria, 5th Edition.
We will publish more on this in the coming days, so stay tuned!
Presume that this is for shipments made under ICAO/IATA regs.
When is DOT/PHMSA/FAA following?