What additional requirements apply to lithium battery shipments by air?

• A. They must be stored at 0-5 C.
• B. They do not require packing or labeling.
• C. They must comply with IATA DGR lithium battery regulations, use UN specification packaging when required, and include proper labeling.
• D. They can be shipped without any special documentation.

Answer: (C)

Lithium battery shipments by air carry extra risk, so they must follow specific hazardous materials rules to ensure safe handling and transport. The essential requirement is to comply with IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations specifically for lithium batteries. These rules cover whether the battery can be shipped, how it must be packaged, how it must be labeled, and what documentation is needed. Packaging often must meet UN specification packaging standards, which means using approved packaging that has been tested to withstand the rigors of air transport. When a shipment requires this level of packaging, you’re obligated to use it. Along with packaging, labeling is mandatory to communicate the presence of lithium batteries and their hazardous nature, including appropriate handling marks, the correct UN identification numbers, and any additional labels for cargo aircraft only or other special restrictions. In practice, this combination—IATA DGR compliance, UN specification packaging when required, and proper labeling—ensures pilots, ground crews, and handlers understand the risks and how to manage them safely. Temperature-specific storage is not a blanket requirement for all air shipments, and neglecting packaging, labeling, or documentation would violate these safety rules, making the option described the best choice.