Should Lithium-Ion Batteries in Consumer Products Meet Mandatory Safety Standards?
Official title: Consultation: Proposed new requirements for lithium-ion batteries and consumer products containing lithium-ion batteries under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act
Why This Matters
Got a phone, laptop, or e-bike? You're using lithium-ion batteries. When these batteries fail, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode. Cheap imports with no safety testing are flooding the market. This could mean safer products on store shelves—or higher prices if manufacturers pass on compliance costs.
What Could Change
New regulations could require all lithium-ion batteries sold in Canada to meet specific safety standards. Manufacturers and importers would need to prove compliance before products hit shelves. Non-compliant products could be banned or recalled. Any final rules would go through the Canada Gazette process for additional public comment.
Key Issues
- Should lithium-ion batteries be required to meet mandatory safety standards?
- What safety requirements should apply to consumer products containing these batteries?
- How would mandatory requirements affect manufacturers, importers, and retailers?
How to Participate
- Read the Notice of Intent to understand the proposed requirements for lithium-ion batteries.
- Complete the questionnaire to share your feedback with Health Canada.
- Alternatively, request a copy of the questionnaire by email at ccpsa-lcspc@hc-sc.gc.ca and send your responses.