Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 118851
Lithium-ion Batteries: Safety
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Question
Alex Sobel
Labour (Co-op) — Leeds Central and Headingley
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential risks posed by lithium-ion batteries on public safety.
Answer
Kate DeardenProduct safety laws require consumer products containing lithium-ion batteries, and batteries themselves, to be safe when they are placed on the market. Businesses have obligations to ensure the safety of products they manufacturer or import, and regulato...
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