1. Reasons for Amendment

In accordance with industry demand, the Amendment newly inserts a technical standard order for the latest “rechargeable lithium batteries and battery systems,” abolishes a standard order no longer used by the industry, and reestablishes the review period.

2. Major Provisions

A. Extend the review period (Article 29)

- January 1, 2022 → July 1, 2023

B. Newly insert a technical standard order (attached)

- (KTSO-179b) Rechargeable lithium cells and lithium batteries

C. Abolish a technical standard order (attached)

- (KTSO-179) Rechargeable lithium cells and lithium batteries