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Lithium Battery Mark — Meaning & Usage

The lithium-battery mark is used for qualifying battery shipments under the relevant transport provisions.

Reference authority
Dangerous-goods transport framework / PHMSA guidance
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Transport mark
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The lithium-battery mark is used for qualifying battery shipments under the relevant transport provisions.

Before using this resource

  1. Determine the battery type, configuration and transport route before selecting the marking.
  2. Keep the official source and the product-specific assessment or approval with the artwork brief.

A detail worth checking

It does not replace a Class 9 label where one is required. The relevant UN number and shipment conditions matter.

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Useful to know

What should I check before choosing this artwork?

It does not replace a Class 9 label where one is required. The relevant UN number and shipment conditions matter. Start with Dangerous-goods transport framework / PHMSA guidance and retain the exact designation or identifier required for your product.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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