Prohibitions and restrictions in the domestic and ... - Royal Mail

must receive adequate instruction on the requirementscommensurate with their responsibilities. Cells and batteriesmust be protected against short circuit. The equipmentcontaining cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigidpackaging and must be secured against movement within theouter packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation.The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visibleon the outer packaging.These items may only be sent using our 1st Class or 2ndClass products paid for via franking or on account (VAT exempt1st and 2nd Class Account Mail), Special Delivery paid forvia franking or on account, Royal Mail Tracked ® , Royal MailSameday ® and Royal Mail Tracked Returns ® . Please noteBusiness Response, Freepost and all variants of Packetpost and Packetsort are excluded.Batteries - new and used lithium metaland lithium alloyLithium metal/alloy batteries sent on their own(e.g. lithium batteries sent as replacements)UK destinations: NoInternational destinations: NoLithium metal/alloy batteries sent with equipment(e.g. non-rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)UK destinations: YesInternational destinations: NoFollow these packaging guidelines:The maximum number of batteries allowed in each package isthe minimum number required to power the equipment plus twospares. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kgper package. The lithium content must not be more than 1g percell or 2g per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a typeproven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manualof Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are subjectto these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which theyare composed have been so tested. Cells and batteries mustbe manufactured under a quality management programme asspecified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportof Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that are defectivefor safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden.Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or inequipment for transport must receive adequate instructionon the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.The consignment must be accompanied with a document withan indication that the package contains lithium metal cells orbatteries; that the package must be handled with care and thata flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged; thatspecial procedures must be followed in the event the package isdamaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; andalso a telephone number for additional information. Cells andbatteries must be packed in inner packagings that completelyenclose the cell or battery. Cells and batteries must be protectedagainst short circuit, including protection against contact withconductive materials within the same packaging that could leadto a short circuit. The equipment sent with cells or batteries mustbe packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured againstmovement within the outer packaging and packed to preventaccidental activation. Lithium battery handling label to be applied(see page 40). The sender’s name and return address must beclearly visible on the outer packaging.These items may only be sent using our 1st Class or 2nd Classproducts paid for via franking or on account (VAT exempt 1st and[12] Dangerous GoodsDangerous Goods [13]