[Background]

Establishing the "Standards for Confirmation of Direct Production" for new and additional items designated as "Products Subject to Competition Among Small and Medium Enterprises" for the years 2025–2027.

Clarifying and realizing the requirements (production plant, facilities, personnel, process, etc.) of the direct production confirmation standards by reflecting changes in the manufacturing environment and technology for products subject to competition among small and medium enterprises.

[Main Points]

Regulating the Standards for Confirmation of Direct Production for new and added products (12 items) subject to competition among small and medium enterprises, and modifying the requirements of the Standards for Confirmation of Direct Production (definition of direct production, production facilities, etc.) for existing products (5 items).