Support for a Lithium-Ion Safety Campaign

Published: 15 May 2025

Burwell Parish Council has confirmed their support for a Lithium-Ion Safety Campaign. You can find out more about the campaign here

The Campaign asks for: 

Safety Assurance - A third-party safety assessment, conducted by a government-approved body, for all e-bikes, e-scooters, and their lithium-ion batteries before they enter the UK market. This process mirrors safety measures in place for other high-risk products like fireworks and heavy machinery.

Responsible Disposal - The Government is to make regulations ensuring the safe disposal of lithium batteries once their lifecycle ends.

Comprehensive Fire Safety - The Government is to assign responsibility to comprehensively addressing fire-related concerns. This involves enhancing safe usage, charging, and storage practices for these devices. It includes setting standards for conversion kits and charging systems and considering a temporary ban on the sale of universal chargers that heighten fire risks.

Online Marketplaces - A clear and enforceable duty on online marketplaces, and clearer definition of key terms to provide confidence for consumers, businesses, and the online marketplaces themselves together with the extension of liability for defective products to online marketplaces, particularly those sold by third party sellers. This will ensure all existing and future online.

Burwell Parish Council letter