# Battery Hazard Freight Labeling

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> The moment a battery consignment is tendered for carriage, labeling requirements become binding: packages, pallets, and in many cases the transport unit itself must display standardized dangerous goods marks.

The moment a battery consignment is tendered for carriage, labeling requirements become binding: packages, pallets, and in many cases the transport unit itself must display standardized dangerous goods marks. Depending on battery type and chemistry, the Class 9 placard – characterized by black-and-white stripes – is typically required; certain cells may additionally need hazard labels for other risk characteristics. Exact specifications for size, placement, and language are set by the applicable modal regulation: ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea, and IATA-DGR for air. Missing or incorrect labeling can result in refusal of carriage, fines, or seizure of the shipment by customs or enforcement authorities. This hazard labeling is distinct from product marking under battery regulations, which governs separate consumer information requirements such as capacity declarations.

**Source:** [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172/subpart-E](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172/subpart-E)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Battery Hazard Freight Labeling |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 128 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172/subpart-E |

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