Lithium-ion Batteries: Safety
Commons · Question 118851 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Question
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...