A UN 38.3 battery report is a document that confirms a lithium battery has been tested in accordance with the safety requirements set out in Section 38.3 of the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria. In brief, a UN 38.3 battery report is proof that a lithium battery has been tested and approved for safe transport.
This testing is required to verify that lithium batteries can be transported safely. It applies to lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries, whether they are shipped on their own or installed in equipment.
The report generally shows that the battery has passed a series of transport-related safety tests, such as resistance to vibration, shock, temperature changes, short circuit, and other conditions that may occur during shipping.
In practice, a UN 38.3 battery report helps manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, and customers confirm that a battery complies with international transport safety standards. It is often requested when shipping products that contain lithium batteries.
Please note that we do not have this report for Parklio batteries.