{"id":880131,"date":"2023-07-25T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=880131"},"modified":"2025-09-08T00:32:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T04:32:52","slug":"beware-of-fakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/beware-of-fakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Fakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-880137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2084\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog.png 2084w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-1024x308.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-1536x461.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-2048x615.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-600x180.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/ICC_BewareofFakes-July2023_Blog-190x57.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2084px) 100vw, 2084px\" \/>Beware of Fakes<\/h2>\n<p>You know by now that lithium batteries can be dangerous when not shipped correctly. Shippers must pack lithium batteries to prevent short circuits, movement, and activation during transport.<\/p>\n<p>Regulators have also put into place specific testing according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product\/bk-obpart2-7ed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UN Manual of Test and Criteria Part 38.3<\/a>. Manufacturers must test the batteries before they are marketed and shipped. Any downstream shipper must have a copy of the test certificate proving they passed the required tests.<\/p>\n<h4>But what if they fake the document or just don\u2019t have one to begin with?<\/h4>\n<p>In March 2023, Transport Canada conducted a study on OEM (original equipment manufacturer) lithium batteries and generic versions.<\/p>\n<p>The full study can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/dangerous-goods\/publications\/lithium-battery-transport-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/dangerous-goods\/publications\/lithium-battery-transport-research<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Transport Canada purchases an OEM battery, then 5 from third party manufacturers. The results of the tests are alarming.<\/p>\n<p>All OEM batteries passed the UN38.3 testing (Yah!).<\/p>\n<p>The third-party batteries did not fare as well. Half of the batteries tested failed to meet the UN criteria. In addition, when asked, most could not produce the original UN 38.3 certificate. In addition, the marking and labeling on the batteries were not correct.<\/p>\n<h4>What are some takeaways?<\/h4>\n<p>If you are buying a replacement battery, whether it be for home or work, buy the OEM version. Yes, they will cost more, but that is because the manufacturer is doing things right.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to purchase the knock-off brand, do your research, and ask for the UN 38.3 certification. It is not only important for transportation safety, but at your workplace or home as well. The knock-offs are more likely to short circuit and catch fire (remember those hoverboards years ago).<\/p>\n<p>Need to understand more about the requirements for shipping lithium batteries, give our Regulatory Experts a call at\u00a0855.734.5469\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/general-information-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send us an email,<\/a>\u00a0we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay up to date and sign up for our newsletter!<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>We have all the products, services, and training you need to ensure your staff is properly trained and informed.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-877730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IATA_2023_publications-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/publications\/iata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW60583532 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">IATA Dangerous<br \/>\nGoods Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-734559 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-150x150.png\" alt=\"Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA) - Virtual Live 3 Day Training\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-150x150.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-300x299.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-64x64.png 64w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E.png 325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product\/vt-air10e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37566296 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37566296 BCX0\">Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA)<br \/>\nVirtual Live 3 Day Training<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW37566296 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-209548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ICC_Packaging_4GVSecurepacc-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/securepacc-4gv-complete-shipping-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151792318 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151792318 BCX0\">4GV\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW151792318 BCX0\">Securepacc<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151792318 BCX0\"> Complete<br \/>\nShipping Kit<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beware of Fakes You know by now that lithium batteries can be dangerous when not shipped correctly. 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