Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 2943
Batteries: Safety
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to include in the Product Safety and Metrology Bill (a) changes to safety standards for and (b) measures to help prevent ingestion of button batteries.
Answer
Justin MaddersUK product safety law requires that all products must be safe before being placed on the market and enforcement authorities have powers to take appropriate action where unsafe or non-compliant products are identified. The Office for Product Safety and Sta...
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