Bob Richard, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Labelmaster
There have been a number of recent news media accounts related to the transport of lithium batteries aboard aircraft. While the air transport of lithium cells and batteries is fundamentally safe, there have been occurrences that should raise concern. Read more about Lithium Battery Shipments Face Challenges as Regulators and Airlines Impose Additional Restrictions …
George Kerchner, Executive Director
PRBA – The Rechargeable Battery Association
At its April meeting in Montreal, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) will consider major changes in the international air transportation regulations on lithium metal batteries. PRBA represents the rechargeable battery industry as an official Observer with the ICAO DGP as well as the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Read more about ICAO DGP to Address International Rules for Lithium Metal Batteries Shipped by Air …
George Kerchner, Executive Director
PRBA – The Rechargeable Battery Association
For years, PRBA–The Rechargeable Battery Association, along with other business and transportation groups, has urged the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to update its regulations applicable to air shipments of lithium batteries by harmonizing its regulations with the more stringent international requirements. Read more about It’s Time to Align US Lithium Battery Air Transport Rules with International Standards …
