South Korea South Korea launches pilot project for battery recycled material production certification system ahead of May 2027 rollout

South Korea launches pilot project for battery recycled material production certification system ahead of May 2027 rollout

On June 25, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six used-battery recycling companies and the Korea Environment Corporation to launch a pilot project for the Battery Recycled Material Production Certification System.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji