Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) published an announcement to establish indsutrial standard TIS 62133 Part 1 – 2565: secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications – part 1: Nickel systems. The standard will come into force when it is mandated by regulation and will replace mandatory standard TIS 2217 – 2548.