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Did you mean batteries
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
Guidance for businesses.
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
Find out if you must offer free collection of old batteries - batteries you must take back, how to collect and send batteries to be recycled, penalties
Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow.
Information on waste batteries excluded from the regulations, definitions and battery types.
Guidance for manufacturers on placing batteries and accumulators on the market.
Legacy resources to support button battery safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
Information for consumers.
Product recall for ESS Home Batteries presenting a risk of fire due to the potential for the batteries to overheat.
Product Safety Report for Hong Dong 4-Slots 186Li-ion50 Batteries 3.7V Rechargeable Battery Charger With UK Plug presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
Use the definitions, criteria and evidence given to classify portable and industrial batteries.
Product Recall for BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery presenting a serious risk of fire.
An independent research report.
Product Recall for HL R-Team E-Bike Batteries and Chargers presenting a serious risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.
Product recall for Vanon Lithium-Ion Batteries presenting a high risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for 4 slots battery fast charger presenting a serious risk of electric shock and fire.
The UK battery strategy sets out the government’s vision for the UK to achieve a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030.
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