The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and leaders of the lithium battery supply chain are demanding stricter enforcement of international regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries, according to a press release issued by IATA. In a joint letter to ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and directors of civil aviation in the world’s largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries, IATA, PRBA, the U.S. Rechargeable Battery Association, RECHARGE, the European Advanced Rechargeable and Lithium Battery Association, the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) have called for lithium battery safety regulations to be enforced at the point of origin including the initial shipper and the battery manufacturer.
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