1.3.3 Protection from short circuit Cells and batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits. This includes protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging that could lead to a short circuit. 20 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 1.3.1.3 Exemptions from the testing requirements: Exemptions under the Road and Maritime Transport Modes (US Highway/Rail: 49 CFR 173.185(e): IMDG: special provision 310) The testing requirements in sub-section 38.3 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria do not apply to • Low production runs consisting of not more than 100 cells and batteries. • Pre-production prototypes of lithium cells and batteries when these prototypes are transported for testing. They have to be packed in accordance to Packing Instruction P910 (IMDG) or 173.185(e) for US highway/rail. Exemptions under the Air Transport Mode (special provision A88) Small but significant differences exist in air transport: • Low production runs consisting of not more than 100 cells and batteries per year. • Transport aboard Cargo aircraft must be approved by the appropriate authority of the State of origin, even if all requirements of Packing Instruction 910 are met. Due to copyright restriction, this manual cannot contain the text of the exemption from test requirements, however, as a user, you can consult SP 310 at the following website: SP 310 https://unece.org/adr-2025-files 1.3.2 Manufacturing Quality Control Program (49 CFR does not include this requirement, but international shippers must take note). Cells and batteries shall be manufactured under a quality management programme that includes: • description of the organizational structure; • responsibilities of personnel with regard to design and product quality; • inspection and test instruction; • quality control instruction; • quality assurance instruction, • process operation instructions; • process controls, including relevant activities to prevent and detect internal short circuit failure during manufacture of cells; • quality records, such as inspection reports, test data, calibration data and certificates; • test data shall be kept and made available to the competent authority upon request; • management reviews under quality management programme; • documents control and revision; • a means for control of cells or batteries that are not conforming to the type tested • training programmes and qualification procedures for relevant personnel; and • procedures to ensure that there is no damage to the final product. NOTE: In house quality management programmes may be accepted. Third party certification is not required, but the procedures listed above shall be properly recorded and traceable. A copy of the quality management programme shall be made available to the competent authority upon request. Due to copyright restriction, this manual cannot contain the text of the Manufacturing Quality Control Programme however, as a user, you can consult 2.2.9.1.7.1 (e) (i) to (ix) ADR at the following website: • https://unece.org/adr-2025-files
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