Taiwan: Updated Safety Inspection Requirements for Power Supply and IT Products
In force (since Sep 08, 2026)
Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) announced revised mandatory inspection requirements for power supply equipment and information technology (IT) products on 8 September 2026. The revised requirements entered into force immediately upon publication.
Expanded Product Coverage
The updated regulation expands the scope of mandatory inspection to include non-3C battery chargers and DC-input battery chargers, with the objective of improving product safety and safeguarding consumer interests.
Products Excluded from the New Requirements
Battery chargers intended exclusively for use with electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and electric-assisted bicycles are not covered by the battery charger inspection requirements introduced under this announcement.
Revised Inspection Standards
BSMI has updated the applicable inspection standards for the following product categories:
- Static converters and switching power supplies
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CNS 61558-1:2026
- CNS 61558-2-16:2025
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- CNS 14757-2:2019
- CNS 62040-1:2022
Transition and Implementation Arrangements
Mandatory certification through the Registration of Product Certification (RPC) scheme will apply to newly covered non-3C and DC-input battery chargers from 1 July 2027, for both imported and locally manufactured products.
For static converters, switching power supplies, and UPS products, the previously applicable inspection standards will remain acceptable until 1 July 2027. Existing certificates issued under the former standards may continue to be used until their expiry dates. However, from 1 July 2027 onward, all new certification applications and certificate renewals must meet the revised standards.
RoHS Compliance and Marking Requirements
All products within the inspection scope must comply with the restricted substance marking requirements specified in CNS 15663:2013, Section 5.
The restricted substances covered include:
- Lead (Pb)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6)
- Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
Applicants are required to mark products with:
- “RoHS” if all restricted substances are within the specified limits; or
- “RoHS (XX,XX)” if any restricted substance exceeds the allowable concentration limits.
The marking must be clearly displayed on the product, packaging, label, sticker, or accompanying instructions.
Manufacturers may alternatively provide detailed restricted substance information through an online webpage, provided that the corresponding URL is clearly identified on the product, packaging, label, sticker, or user documentation.
Publication reference:
The Executive Yuan Gazette, Volume 31, Issue 73 (24.04.2026)
https://gazette.nat.gov.tw/egFront/detail.do?metaid=168163&log=detailLog