Requirements for lithium batteries and products that are shipped with lithium batteries

The text you provided contains information about lithium batteries, including how to determine if a product contains a lithium battery, different types of lithium batteries, regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries, and the United Nations test summary requirement for lithium batteries. Here's a summary of the key points:

**How to Know If Your Product Contains a Lithium Battery:**

- Products don't have specific stickers or symbols indicating the presence of lithium batteries.

- You can recognize lithium batteries by looking at the battery itself (composition is usually printed on it) or by checking manufacturer documentation and contacting the supplier for information.

**Types of Lithium Batteries:**

1. **Lithium-Ion Batteries (Li-ion):** These batteries have lithium compounds as the electrode material and are rechargeable. They are commonly used in portable electronic products like mobile phones, laptops, tablets, MP3 players, and cameras.

2. **Lithium-Metal Batteries:** Lithium metal batteries have lithium metal as an anode and are generally not rechargeable. They are used in various products, including watches, calculators, and torches.

3. **Lithium-Ion Polymer Batteries (Li-poly):** These are rechargeable batteries composed of several identical secondary cells in parallel. They are used in some portable electronic products and are a type of lithium-ion battery.

**Regulation of Lithium-Ion Batteries:**

- The table provided lists the approval status of lithium-ion batteries based on their watt-hour (Wh) rating in various regions and countries. Batteries within certain watt-hour ranges may be approved or rejected for use and sale.

- The watt-hour information is usually printed on the battery itself, its packaging, or in the manufacturer's documentation. It can also be calculated from the battery voltage (V) and amp-hour (Ah) rating.

**United Nations Test Summary Requirement:**

- As of January 1, 2020, UN 38.3 requires lithium battery manufacturers and distributors to provide a lithium battery test summary upon request. This documentation summarizes the standardized tests conducted to ensure the safety of lithium batteries for use and transport.

- Amazon requires sellers to upload a test summary at ASIN setup to comply with this regulation.

For more detailed information and resources related to lithium batteries and their regulations, the text suggests referring to "Dangerous goods required information and documentation (hazmat)" and the "International Air Transport Association (IATA)" guidance. It also recommends downloading the lithium battery guidance from IATA for further information.

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