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Preparing for Regulatory Audits in the Lithium-Ion Battery Industry: Ensuring Compliance in Transportation and Storage
Article Summary Navigating regulatory audits is a complex but critical aspect of maintaining compliance. At the heart of every successful audit lies the expertise of the auditors. They must possess not only a thorough understanding of the regulations but also the ability to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Without this level of skill, audits…
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Navigating Global Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to the International Regulations for Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Q&A with Chris Egloff and Mike Pagel, Americase Question #1: What are the key differences between major international regulations for transporting lithium-ion batteries, such as those from the UN, IATA, and the EU? The key differences in lithium-ion battery transportation regulations primarily involve modal distinctions. This means that the regulations vary depending on…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy are Presenting Their Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in November 2024
Waxahachie, TX – October 28, 2024 – As November rapidly approaches, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. emphasize the importance of registering now for the highly anticipated Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium, scheduled for November 18-19, 2024. This essential two-day event, hosted at Americase’s Waxahachie facility near Dallas, will equip attendees with critical…
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Americase to Host SAE G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee Meeting November 2024
Waxahachie, Texas – October 16, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, is proud to announce that it will host the upcoming SAE G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee meeting November 12-15, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Americase facility in Waxahachie, Texas, bringing together…
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What Happens When Close Trading Partners and Bosom Buddies Update Their GHS Classifications but Have Misaligned Transition Periods?
The U.S. and Canada enjoy the world’s most comprehensive trading relationship, which supports millions of jobs in each country. We are each other’s largest trade partners with nearly $3.6 billion (U.S.$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services crossing the border every day in 2023. (Sept 2024) In 2013 U.S. OSHA signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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What is a Lithium-Ion Recall, and What Do Companies Need to Consider When Facing One?
Article Summary In today’s technology-driven world, lithium-ion batteries power everything from scooters, smartphones, and power tools to e-bikes and electric vehicles. While these batteries are safe and effective power sources, misuse or a defect can bring the risk of potential failures, leading to recalls. A lithium-ion recall involves retrieving defective or potentially dangerous batteries from…
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How to Get Custom Packaging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Certified
Article Summary Since first being used in commercial devices in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous. These powerful energy sources are used in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their potential for causing fires or explosions if not handled properly makes the certification of their packaging critically important. At Americase, we design our packaging…
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A Look Inside 3 Committees Leading the Charge in Lithium Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, safe products when properly designed, tested, and handled, powering devices ranging from cellphones to electric vehicles to medical devices to power tools. And the reason they are overwhelmingly safe is in no small part due to the deliberate effort of standard setting, driven by people as dedicated to progress…
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Americase to Lead Training on Multimodal Battery Packaging at COSTHA 2024 Annual Forum & Expo
Course will delve into types of packaging to be used for safe transport of li-ion batteries as required by 49 CFR, ICAO / IATA, IMDG Code Waxahachie, TX – April 18, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces its exclusive training session on lithium battery packaging…
