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UN 38.3 Testing: Lithium Battery Transport

NABL accredited testing of lithium battery transport to UN 38.3: 9 tests, each against its clause.

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StandardUN 38.3
CoversLithium metal and lithium ion cells and batteries
Accredited tests9
AccreditationNABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017
CategoryBattery & Cell Testing

UN 38.3 tests we offer

#TestClause / method
1Altitude simulationUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4
2Crush TestUN38.3Cl.38.3.4.6.3
3External Short Circuit TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.5
4Forced Discharge TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.8
5Impact TestUN38.3 Cl.38.3.4.6.2
6Overcharge TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.7
7Shock TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.4
8Thermal TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.2
9Vibration TestUN 38.3 Cl. 38.3.4.3

How UN 38.3 testing works

  1. Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
  2. Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
  3. Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
  4. Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
  5. Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.

Frequently asked questions

Which UN 38.3 tests are NABL accredited?

All 9 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of UN 38.3 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.

Is the UN 38.3 test report accepted outside India?

NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.

How many samples are needed for UN 38.3 testing?

It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.

Can you test only some clauses of UN 38.3?

Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.

Other battery & cell testing

  • IS 16046 Portable Lithium & Nickel Cells and Batteries
  • IS 16893 EV Lithium-ion Cells
  • IS 14257 High Cranking Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries
  • IS 16270 Solar PV Batteries
  • IS 7372 Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries
  • IS 16805 Industrial Lithium Batteries (Safety)
  • IS 16822 Industrial Lithium Batteries (Performance)
  • IS 1651 Stationary Tubular Lead-Acid Batteries
  • IS 8320 Lead-Acid Storage Batteries
  • IS 16047 Portable Lithium Cells (Performance)
  • IS 1652 Stationary Planté Lead-Acid Batteries
  • IS 13369 Tubular Monobloc Stationary Batteries
  • IS 13514 Lead-Acid Batteries for Electric Road Vehicles
  • IS 15549 Stationary VRLA Batteries
  • IS 5154 Lead-Acid Traction Batteries
  • IEC 60896 Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries
  • IEC 62133 Portable Lithium & Nickel Battery Safety
  • TEC 67030 Lithium-ion Batteries for Telecom
  • UL 1973 Stationary & Motive Batteries
  • IEC 62619 Industrial Lithium Battery Safety
  • IEC 62660 EV Lithium-ion Cells
  • UL 2054 Household & Commercial Batteries
  • AIS 038 EV Power Train Safety
  • IEC 62620 Industrial Lithium Battery Performance
  • IEC 61960 Portable Lithium Cells (Performance)
  • UL 1642 Lithium Cells
  • AIS 156 EV Power Train Safety (L Category)
  • JIS C 8702 Small VRLA Batteries
  • IEC 60254 Lead-Acid Traction Batteries
  • IEC 61427 Batteries for Renewable Energy Storage

All NABL testing categories

See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).

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