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Jack Gramenz and Farid Farid

Powering up system to stop firestorm of risky batteries

Batteries found in scooters and a range of other devices would be tightly regulated in a new plan. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonplace lithium batteries with potential to spark toxic and intense fires could be regulated in a national first.

The batteries are the first target of a NSW plan to requiring makers and sellers of products deemed to pose a risk of environmental harm to follow requirements in design, safe disposal, recycling and other aspects.

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