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Background And Introduction
This manual of recommended practices provides information on hazard warnings and other markings for lead-acid batteries and packaging, as well as labeling and testing requirements for acid packs, for use in the U.S. and its major trading partners. The labeling recommendations reflect major nationally and internationally adopted laws and standards governing health, safety, and the environment, as of January 2020.
Disclaimer
While recommended labels and warning messages included in this Manual are the result of extensive practical experience, consumer research, and legal analysis by Wiley Rein LLP, no warning can address every conceivable possibility. Use of the recommended labels and messages by manufacturers or sellers is voluntary, but recommended. The Battery Council International, Wiley Rein LLP, and the authors and reviewers of this manual expressly disclaim any liability, including, but not limited to, consequential or other damages, arising out of the use of these recommended labels and/or warnings. The information provided in this Manual does not constitute legal advice, and any legal questions should be directed to your legal counsel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 CLASSIFICATION OF BATTERY MARKETS AND CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Section 2.1: Classification of Battery Markets for Determining Labeling Requirements
Section 2.2: California Proposition 65 Warnings
CHAPTER 3 COMMON LABEL TERMS AND TRANSLATIONS
Section 3.1: Glossary of Common Label Terms
Section 3.2: Translations
CHAPTER 4 SUMMARY OF BATTERY LABELING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 5 CONSUMER BATTERIES
Section 5.1: Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA) Labeling
Section 5.2: Consumer Battery (SLI) Labeling
CHAPTER 6 WORKPLACE, INDUSTRIAL & NON-CONSUMER BATTERIES
Section 6.1: Label Elements
Section 6.2: Label Size and Format
CHAPTER 7 ACID BOTTLE AND FRESH PACK LABELING AND TESTING
Section 7.1: Acid Bottle Label Elements
Section 7.2: Fresh Pack Retail Box Label Elements
Section 7.3: Acid Bottle Packaging
CHAPTER 8 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Section 8.1: Wet Charged Battery Carton
Section 8.2: Wet Charged Battery Carton, Non-Spillable
Section 8.3: Dry Charged Battery Carton without Acid
Section 8.4: Fresh Pack Battery Carton
CHAPTER 9 COLLATERAL MATERIAL
APPENDIX A: Section 5.1 – Consumer Batteries (SSLA)
APPENDIX B: Section 5.2 – Consumer Batteries (SLI)
APPENDIX C: Chapter 6 – Non-Consumer Batteries (traction and stationary)
APPENDIX D: Chapter 7 – Acid Pack Labeling and Testing
APPENDIX E: Chapter 8 – Wet; Wet, Non-Spillable; Dry Charged; Fresh Pack
APPENDIX F: Chapter 9 – Collateral Material Labeling
