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New Safety Standards for Lithium-ion e-micromobility products
Summary: The post by m6xqx7 announces the introduction of new safety standards for lithium-ion powered e-micromobility products in New South Wales. These standards, including a new Information Standard published on 19 February, require sellers to provide clear safety information about usage, charging, storage, and disposal of products at the point of sale. This regulation is part of broader Product Safety Standards effective from 1 February 2025, aimed at reducing fire risks and ensuring consumer safety by promoting safe and compliant products. Sellers and buyers are advised to review these standards and safety tips to remain compliant and informed.
The first stage of new product safety standards for lithium-ion powered e-micromobility products have now been introduced in NSW. These standards regulate the supply of lithium-ion powered e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar products to consumers in NSW.
New Information Standard
In response to recent fires involving lithium-ion batteries, a new Information Standard was published on 19 February. To comply with the new standard, sellers must provide customers with clear and accurate safety information at the point of sale or supply, including details on safe use, charging, storage, fire prevention, and disposal. Further detail on what information must be provided to consumers when listing these items for sale (including example templates) can be found here.
New Product Safety Standards
The new information standard builds on Product Safety Standards, which came into effect on 1 February 2025 relating to these products. Together, these regulations aim to reduce the risk of fire by ensuring safe and compliant products are sold in NSW and that consumers are made aware of how to stay safe when using or charging these products.
If you are listing lithium-ion powered e-micromobility products, please review these new standards to ensure you remain compliant when selling on eBay..
If you are considering buying or have already purchased a lithium-ion e-micromobility product, we encourage you to review our product safety tips page on how to safely use and charge your product.
