Dangerous Goods

[brysoni23]

Hello all,
Just incase you are not aware Royal Mails dangerous goods kicks in from Monday and it applies to Mail going from UK to international destinations, and from July it applies to UK to UK Mail.

They are going to be very strict on what can and cant be sent so becareful when posting, i cant find anything on there site regarding it yet probs not be on until Monday. But we have just been given a booklet with it all in does not look good.

Cheers
B

[ragjoy]

i realise it would to do be wrong once this comes into effect but how would they know ie: if you were posting lithium cells or just normal batteries.
are they going to do a special scan on anything that resembles a battery.

raggy.............

[scaffman69]

Jan 10, 2013 14:22:23 GMT ragjoy said:

i realise it would to do be wrong once this comes into effect but how would they know ie: if you were posting lithium cells or just normal batteries.
are they going to do a special scan on anything that resembles a battery.

raggy.............

Are they hekkers like, its more along the lines of companies sending batteries iff captured i would say R.M will stick it to them good, so i can see price of batteries going through the roof myself.

[brysoni23]

The reason they are doing it is because of liquids spilling etc and injuries blah blah.
But its just not batteries that will be an issue, the same logo printed on my bottle of eliquid appears on the leaflet as a dangerous good.

They won’t be checking items at the sorting office its going to be the responsibility of the counter staff. The staff will have to ask what you are posting if its dangerous refuse, if not carry on as normal.

So if posting e liquid, what are you posting is it hazardous? you would have to say no its not (even though it has the logo on) the counter staff would accept it, but if Royal Mail did find it to be hazardous or cause injury then the person posting will get into trouble. Yet to tell us what they will be doing if people do get caught posting hazardous goods.

[LastCig]

Just to make it clear for everyone here is the rules for batteries:

Lithium ion/polymer batteries sent with equipment
(e.g. rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)


Allowed: UK Only


Follow these packaging guidelines:
The maximum number of batteries allowed in each package is
the minimum number required to power the equipment plus
two spares. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is
5kg per package. Watt-hour rating must not exceed 20Wh per
cell or 100Wh per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a
type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN
Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are
subject to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which
they are composed have been so tested. Cells and batteries must
be manufactured under a quality management programme as
specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that are defective
for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden.
Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in
equipment for transport must receive adequate instruction on
the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
The consignment must be accompanied with a document with
an indication that the package contains lithium ion cells or
batteries; that the package must be handled with care and that a
flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged; that special
procedures must be followed in the event the package is damaged,
to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and also a
telephone number for additional information. Cells and batteries
must be packed in inner packagings that completely enclose the
cell or battery. Cells and batteries must be protected against
short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive
materials within the same packaging that could lead to a short
circuit. The equipment sent with cells or batteries must be packed
in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement
within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental
activation. Lithium battery handling label to be applied (see page 37).
The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the
outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd
Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail
Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services.


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Lithium ion/polymer batteries contained in equipment
(e.g. rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)


Allowed: UK & International


Follow these packaging guidelines:
Each package must contain no more than four cells or two
batteries installed in equipment. The maximum net quantity of
cells or batteries is 5kg per package. Watt-hour rating must not
exceed 20Wh per cell or 100Wh per battery. Each cell and battery
must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test
in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3.
Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether the
cells of which they are composed have been so tested. Cells and
batteries must be manufactured under a quality management
programme as specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the
Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. Cells or batteries that
are defective for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are
forbidden. Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with
or in equipment for transport must receive adequate instruction
on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit. The
equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong
rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the
outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation. The
sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the
outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd
Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail
Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services for destinations within
the UK.


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Lithium metal/alloy batteries sent with equipment
(e.g. non-rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)


Allowed: UK Only


Follow these packaging guidelines:
The maximum number of batteries allowed in each package is
the minimum number required to power the equipment plus two
spares. The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per
package. The lithium content must not be more than 1g per cell or
2g per battery. Each cell and battery must be of a type proven to
meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria, Part III, section 38.3. Batteries are subject to these tests
irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed
have been so tested. Cells and batteries must be manufactured
under a quality management programme as specified in the ICAO
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods
by Air. Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or
that have been damaged, are forbidden. Any person preparing or
offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must
receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate
with their responsibilities. The consignment must be accompanied
with a document with an indication that the package contains
lithium metal cells or batteries; that the package must be handled
with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is
damaged; that special procedures must be followed in the event
the package is damaged, to include inspection and repacking
if necessary; and also a telephone number for additional
information. Cells and batteries must be packed in inner
packagings that completely enclose the cell or battery. Cells
and batteries must be protected against short circuit, including
protection against contact with conductive materials within the
same packaging that could lead to a short circuit. The equipment
sent with cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid
packaging and must be secured against movement within the
outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation.
Lithium battery handling label to be applied (see page 37). The
sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the
outer packaging. These items must be sent using 1st Class or
2nd Class paid for via franking or on account, Special Delivery,
Royal Mail Tracked® and Royal Mail Sameday® services.


-------------------


Lithium metal/alloy batteries contained in equipment
(e.g. non-rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)


Allowed: Uk & International


Follow these packaging guidelines:
Each package must contain no more than four cells or two
batteries installed in equipment. The maximum net quantity of
cells or batteries is 5kg per package. The lithium content must
not be more than 1g per cell or 2g per battery. Each cell and
battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of
each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section
38.3. Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether
the cells of which they are composed have been so tested.
Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality
management programme as specified in the ICAO Technical
Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or that
have been damaged, are forbidden. Any person preparing or
offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must
receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate
with their responsibilities. Cells and batteries must be protected
against short circuit. The equipment containing cells or batteries
must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured
against movement within the outer packaging and packed to
prevent accidental activation. The sender’s name and return
address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging. These
items must be sent using 1st Class or 2nd Class paid for via
franking or on account, Special Delivery, Royal Mail Tracked® and
Royal Mail Sameday® services for destinations within the UK.

[alvoram]

And dangerous and poisonous liquids have always been a prohibited item, still been posted.