DTI Considers Mandatory Safety Certification for E-bikes, Batteries
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is considering rules to mandate safety certification for electric bicycles, other light electric vehicles, and their batteries before they can be sold in the Philippines, aiming to enhance consumer safety and market integrity.
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