Lithium used in batteries poses no health risks, claims industry organisations

According to seven business organisations, there is insufficient scientific support for the European Union to classify lithium, a component of electric vehicle batteries, as a hazardous substance.

Since electric vehicles are essential to achieving carbon emission reduction goals, lithium was added to the EU's list of crucial raw resources in 2020.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed classifying lithium sal....