New York State Enacts Comprehensive Legislation for E-bikes and Lithium-Ion Batteries

New York State governor signs comprehensive legislative package to promote the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries, aiming to protect residents. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) October 10, 2024 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 135.24 to provide stakeholders with an overview of New Yorks State’s new legislation encouraging the safe use of e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the package of laws on July 11, 2024. The legislation aims to make e-bike and micromobility devices safer and more desirable for New Yorkers and includes provisions focused on educating the population on purchasing choices, storage and use.

SGS publishes SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 135.24 contains details of eight pieces of legislation in the package, including information on their scope, provisions and effective dates.

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 135.24 for more information.

SGS e-Bike testing services
SGS offers a wide range of services to ensure manufacturers and suppliers of e-Bikes comply with relevant standards for safety and performance. They provide a one-stop solution covering consultancy, training, product development, testing, audit and inspection services to ensure products comply with global regulations. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s e-Bike Testing Services. [www.sgs.com/-/media/sgscorp/documents/corporate/brochures/sgs-cp-ebike-testing-services-hr-en.cdn.en.pdf]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full US New York State Enacts New Laws for E-bikes and Lithium-Ion Batteries SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2024/08/safeguards-13524-us-new-york-state-enacts-new-laws-for-e-bikes-and-lithium-ion-batteries]

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. [http://www.sgs.com/subscribes]

For further information contact:

Kevin A. Smith
Sr. International Sales Executive
Tel: (+1) 413 355 0346
Website: www.sgs.com/ee
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

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