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Lithium-ion Batteries: Safety

Commons · Question 118851 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 16 Mar 2026

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Asked by Alex Sobel

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

Answered by Kate Dearden, 16 Mar 2026

Product 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...