UN 38.3: lithium battery transport testing

UN 38.3 in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria sets tests (altitude, thermal, vibration, shock, external short, impact/crush, overcharge, forced discharge) that lithium cells and batteries must pass before transport as non-prototype goods.

Test summary

Transport rules require a test summary document be available through the supply chain. Keep it updated with design changes.

Standards scope summaries only. Test reports, certifications and transport classification are different outcomes; editions and market requirements change.