IATA recently released the 62nd edition of the DGR "Dangerous Goods Regulations" in 2021. The new version of DGR includes the contents of the "ICAO 2021-2022 Technical Instructions" issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization Dangerous Goods Group and the revised contents approved by the IATA Committee. Relevant air transportation rules including various dangerous goods and lithium batteries have been revised.

DGR revised content

The following is a list of the revised content related to lithium batteries in order of chapters (the original article number is used):

2- Limitations:

2.3.2.2 The motor auxiliary equipment powered by nickel-metal hydride batteries or dry batteries has been revised to allow passengers to carry up to two spare batteries to power the motor auxiliary equipment.

2.3.5.8 The provisions on portable electronic devices (PED) and PED backup batteries have been revised to merge the e-cigarette and PED provisions powered by wet, non-spillable batteries into Section 2.3.5.8. To illustrate and clarify, it is stipulated that these are applicable to dry batteries and nickel-hydrogen batteries, not just lithium batteries.

4.4- Special provisions:

(New) A88 special clause: the approver adds the carrier’s country of approval; also adds a text description: the packing instruction number displayed on the shipper’s declaration must be 910, which is also applicable to the package in or with the equipment Prototype battery.

(New) A99 special clause: the approver added the carrier’s country of approval; also added a text description: the packing instruction number displayed on the shipper’s declaration must be 974.

(New) A154 Special Clause: Added detailed description of defective batteries and inspection requirements, and specifically prohibits the transportation of lithium batteries or batteries identified as damaged or defective according to this regulation.

(New) Special Clause A201: In an emergency, the requirements for the transportation of lithium batteries on passenger planes are agreed upon by the country of origin and the carrier.

Packing Instructions:

(Revision) PI 965-PI970 specifically pointed out that it is prohibited to transport lithium batteries or batteries that are identified as damaged or defective in accordance with special regulations A154.

(New) PI 965-PI970 Section II, if there are multiple battery packaging instructions on the air waybill, they can be combined into one statement.

(New) For PI 967 and PI 970, it must be ensured that the equipment cannot be moved in the outer packaging; if there are multiple pieces of equipment in the packaging, the packaging must be firmly packed to prevent contact with other equipment in the packaging and cause damage.

7. Labels and logos

7.1.4.4.1-Modified the height of un or ID number and the un or ID words on the packing box

7.1.5.5.3- The minimum size of the lithium battery logo has been modified, but the size of the 61 version of 120*110 is still valid.

Original official document