IATA has released an updated version of the battery guidance document, reflecting changes made in the 2025-2026 edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 66th edition (2025) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
This revision introduces substantial updates compared to the 2024 edition.
Notable updates include:
- Introduction of UN numbers and regulations for sodium ion batteries
- Addition of Cargo-Tracking Devices, Data Loggers, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and Electronic Bag Tags
- Revisions to the classification of lithium and sodium batteries
- Changes to the restrictions on lithium and sodium batteries
- The updated 2025 lithium battery guidance document can be accessed here: