{"id":887156,"date":"2026-07-14T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/?p=887156"},"modified":"2026-07-16T11:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:49:45","slug":"lithium-battery-mark-transition-ending","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/lithium-battery-mark-transition-ending\/","title":{"rendered":"Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ending"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-887157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ICC_00074_Lithium-Battery-Mark-Trans-Ends-Dec-31_Blog.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ICC_00074_Lithium-Battery-Mark-Trans-Ends-Dec-31_Blog.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ICC_00074_Lithium-Battery-Mark-Trans-Ends-Dec-31_Blog-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ICC_00074_Lithium-Battery-Mark-Trans-Ends-Dec-31_Blog-768x134.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ICC_00074_Lithium-Battery-Mark-Trans-Ends-Dec-31_Blog-600x105.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><strong>Lithium Battery Mark Transition End<\/strong><strong>ing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>The Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ends December 31, 2026<\/h4>\n<p>If your company ships lithium batteries by ground, air, or ocean, an important transition period is coming to an end.<\/p>\n<p>The older lithium battery handling mark \u2014 the version that included a mandatory telephone number \u2014 <strong>will no longer be accepted after December 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning January 1, 2027, shippers must use the current lithium battery mark format that does not require a phone number.<\/p>\n<h4>Regulations Affected<\/h4>\n<p>This change aligns the transport regulations across multiple modes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>49 CFR in the United States<\/li>\n<li>IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air transport<\/li>\n<li>IMDG Code for ocean shipments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Canada has not yet adopted the new lithium battery mark.<\/p>\n<h4>What Changed?<\/h4>\n<p>Years ago, the lithium battery handling mark required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A battery symbol<\/li>\n<li>Applicable UN numbers<\/li>\n<li>A telephone number for \u201cadditional information.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The modernized mark simplified these requirements. The current mark still requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The battery symbol<\/li>\n<li>The applicable UN number(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the transition period, both versions have generally been accepted. That transition officially ends December 31, 2026. After that date, the old mark with the outdated format may no longer comply with current regulations.<\/p>\n<h4>Why Was the Phone Number Removed?<\/h4>\n<p>It caused confusion. Many companies mistakenly believed the number on the mark had to be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 24-hour emergency number<\/li>\n<li>Monitored at all times<\/li>\n<li>Connected to a hazardous materials specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That was not always the regulatory intent, but it created confusion and inconsistent practices. Removing the number simplified compliance and reduced unnecessary questions from shippers and inspectors.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Companies Should Do Now<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As the transition deadline approaches, companies should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check preprinted boxes, labels, and packaging stock for old lithium battery marks that still display a phone number.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure label-generation software uses the current mark format.<\/li>\n<li>Employees may still be using older examples from outdated procedures or training materials.<\/li>\n<li>Imported products and third-party fulfillment packaging may still contain older marks.<\/li>\n<li>Order new labels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have any questions about shipping lithium batteries? Take a look at our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/lithium-batteries-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithium Battery FAQ<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or contact our team of experts at 855.734.5469 or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/general-information-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">send us an email<\/a><\/strong>, we\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-209492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ICC_LithiumBatteries-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/labels\/lithium-batteries-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithium Batteries Labels<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-885498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-350x350.png 350w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2009\/06\/PK-LITH0601-2.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/product-category\/packaging\/lithium-battery-shipping-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lithium Battery<br \/>\nShipping Kits<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-853628 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/WB-LITMULTI-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/training-courses\/shipping-lithium-batteries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shipping Lithium Batteries<br \/>\nTraining Courses<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ending The Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ends December 31, 2026 If your company ships lithium batteries&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12549,"featured_media":887158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5078,5076,5073,5071,5070,5069],"tags":[2612,4010,2643,2362,2496,2462,2455,2429,2407,2368,2366,2364],"class_list":["post-887156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-imdg","category-iata","category-dot-49-cfr","category-sea-transportation","category-air-transportation","category-ground-transportation","tag-un-packaging","tag-dg-hazmat-labels","tag-imdg","tag-dangerous-goods","tag-shipping","tag-lithium-batteries","tag-iata","tag-regulations","tag-dot","tag-49-cfr","tag-tdg","tag-hazmat"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Lithium Battery Mark Transition Ending | ICC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lithium battery mark rules change January 1, 2027. 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