The main changes are as follows: the application standards have been changed to CNS 15598-1, CNS 15936, and CNS 62133-2; a new standard CNS 15663 (products listed in Tables 01-03) has been added; new product names to be inspected include: secondary lithium battery charging boxes and secondary lithium mobile vehicle starter power supplies; and secondary lithium mobile power supplies listed in Table...[+more]
On July 14, 2026, the European Commission published the "Commission Guidelines to Facilitate the Harmonised Application of Provisions on the Removability and Replaceability of Portable and Light Means of Transport (LMT) Batteries" (Commission Notice C(2026) 5032 final). These guidelines aim to provide a uniform interpretative framework for the implementation of Article 11 of the EU Battery Regulat...[+more]
On March 6, 2026, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IECEE) officially released the new edition of the safety standard for Nickel Systems batteries: IEC 62133-1:2026 (Edition 2). ...[+more]
Taiwan has released two new regulations for power banks. Airborne carrying is restricted to hand luggage with capacity-based limits, and over-rated units require airline approval. Power banks with movable AC plugs must pass new BSMI certification tests with specified safety criteria. BTL provides compliant testing and certification services....[+more]
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IECEE CTL Provisional decision – Requirements for Test Equipment for Measuring Working Voltage measurement equipment with suitable bandwidth, capable of covering the crest factor of the signal under test, shall be used....[+more]
ERP upgrade the Regulation of External Power Supplies and Chargers, effect from December 2028....[+more]
Taiwan BSMI to Revise Inspection Regulations for Products Such as "lithium-based battery cells/battery packs, power banks, energy storage batteries, battery chargers, secondary lithium battery packs for non-power use in road vehicles, and charging-related equipment, etc."...[+more]
