{"id":886312,"date":"2026-02-24T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=886312"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:44:53","slug":"new-2026-iata-battery-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/new-2026-iata-battery-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"New 2026 IATA Battery Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-886313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog-600x180.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/ICC_00054_IATA-Bat-Guidance-Doc_Blog-190x57.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>New 2026 IATA Battery Guidance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As of January 1, 2026, updates aligned with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/publications\/iata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>67th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)<\/strong><\/a> are officially in effect. In support of these changes, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released updated <strong>battery-specific guidance documents (aide-m\u00e9moires)<\/strong> focused exclusively on the air transport of <strong>sodium-ion and lithium batteries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These resources are designed to support day-to-day compliance decision-making\u2014<strong>but only when applied appropriately and in conjunction with the applicable regulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why This Matters Now<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Battery shipments remain one of the most closely scrutinized categories in air transport. Early in each regulatory cycle, <strong>maintaining alignment with current guidance helps minimize the risk of shipment delays, rejections, and passenger confiscations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 battery guidance documents are intended to support compliance by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarifying classification pathways for lithium and sodium-ion batteries<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcing correct packaging, marking, and labeling practices<\/li>\n<li>Supporting operational checks before cargo is offered for transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, it is critical to understand what these documents are\u2014and what they are not.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Guidance vs. Regulations: Knowing the Difference<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>IATA\u2019s aide-m\u00e9moires are <strong>practical reference tools<\/strong>, not regulatory substitutes. They are best used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-shipment checks<\/li>\n<li>Internal training refreshers<\/li>\n<li>Day-to-day operational validation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They do <strong>not<\/strong> replace the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, which remain the authoritative sources for compliance.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Who Should Use Which Resource?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To reduce confusion, the guidance documents are best applied as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shippers and Manufacturers<\/strong><br \/>\nUse the battery guidance documents to validate classification, packaging instructions, and labeling prior to shipment, then confirm requirements against the full regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Freight Forwarders and Acceptance Staff<\/strong><br \/>\nLeverage aide-m\u00e9moires as a quick reference during acceptance checks, while relying on the DGR or BSR for final compliance determination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passengers and Corporate Travel Managers<\/strong><br \/>\nIATA\u2019s passenger guidance document outlines which batteries may be carried in baggage or on one\u2019s person, helping reduce airport delays and confiscations.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Additional Resources Available<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>To support compliance across all stakeholder groups, here are some useful resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>13th Edition IATA Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR)<\/strong><br \/>\nBased on the 67th Edition DGR and effective January 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>IATA Passenger Guidance: Traveling with Lithium Batteries<\/strong><br \/>\nOfficial guidance for passengers carrying batteries by air<\/li>\n<li><strong>IATA Battery Aide-M\u00e9moire<\/strong><br \/>\nBattery-specific operational guidance for sodium-ion and lithium batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>What You Should Do Next<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To minimize disruption in early 2026, organizations should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm teams are referencing <strong>2026 guidance documents<\/strong>, not prior editions<\/li>\n<li>Review internal SOPs for battery classification, packaging, and state-of-charge controls<\/li>\n<li>Ensure staff understand when guidance applies\u2014and when full regulations are required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a detailed breakdown of what changed in the <strong>13th Edition Battery Shipping Regulations<\/strong> and how those updates impact operations, we recommend reviewing our companion article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/whats-new-in-iatas-13th-edition-battery-shipping-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>What\u2019s New in IATA\u2019s 13th Edition Battery Shipping Regulations<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staying informed is only the first step. Applying the right resource at the right time is what keeps shipments moving\u2014and compliant.<\/strong><\/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-885012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/BK-IATA26_EngTrio.png 1251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><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 DGR<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-734559 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/VT-AIR10E-150x150.png\" alt=\"Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA) - 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