Meaning
Standardized report that provides evidence of compliance with the UN38.3 testing requirements for lithium batteries. Every transport test summary must be made available by the manufacturer to anyone in the supply chain. It contains the identification of the test laboratory and the specific results of the eight required safety tests.
Document Requirement
Contents of the document include the battery weight, watt hour rating, cell type and lithium content. The transport test summary also identifies the model number and the date the testing was completed. It must be signed by a responsible individual within the manufacturing organization.
This document is distinct from the full test report and is designed to provide only the essential information needed by logistics providers. It acts as a bridge between the technical laboratory data and the operational needs of the shipping industry.
Verification Chain
Carriers and freight forwarders use this document to verify that the cargo is safe for air, sea or land transport. Without a valid transport test summary, lithium batteries cannot be legally shipped internationally.
Legal Liability
Verification of the summary involves checking the unique report reference against the laboratory records. This transport test summary ensures that only batteries that have passed altitude simulation, thermal testing, vibration and short circuit tests enter the logistics network.
