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The Bureau of Standards and Inspection of the Ministry of Economic Affairs stated today (23rd) that it will implement 9 product inspection regulations starting from July 1, 2020, adding new inspections of electric vehicle charging equipment below 30 kW, power conversion system below 20 kW, placement type lithium energy storage device below 20 kWh, above 1 kWh to 20 kWh Lithium battery packs for energy storage below kWh, Seven rechargeable household appliances such as mosquito swatters and Spliced soft foam floor mats; the energy efficiency items of automotive tires have also been added, and the inspection regulations for Portland Cement and Wooden Panel Products have been revised to ensure the safety of consumer products.
The Bureau of Standards explained that considering that electric vehicle charging equipment, power conversion systems, placeable lithium energy storage devices and lithium battery packs for energy storage are gradually entering residential and other fields, and battery performance has improved and are widely used in seven types of rechargeable household appliances such as mosquito swatters, these appliances will be included in the scope of compulsory inspection in accordance with international standards. Inspections are carried out in line with national standards to improve electrical protection capabilities such as insulation, thermal stability, electromagnetic compatibility and flame retardancy to ensure consumers electrical safety in various usage scenarios. In addition, in order to protect childrens health and reduce the risk of exposure to chemicals such as plasticizers and formamide, spliced soft foam floor mats are also included in the scope of mandatory inspections. Starting from July 1, 2015, these products must complete the inspection procedures and comply with inspection regulations before they can be sold on the market.
Under the global carbon reduction goal, in order to ensure the energy-saving performance and driving comfort of car tires, energy efficiency items such as coasting noise, wet road grip and rolling resistance have been added; in addition, while promoting the reuse of waste in the cement industry and practicing circular economy, a Portland Cement chloride ion inspection item has been added to ensure that the introduction of alternative raw materials does not affect the stability of the cement; in addition, in order to further improve inspection efficiency, the inspection standards and methods of wooden panels commodities have been revised.
In order to safeguard consumer rights and safety, the Bureau of Standards will continue to collect information on the safety of emerging products, include products with safety concerns in the scope of inspection, and review inspection regulations on a rolling basis. At the same time, manufacturers are called on to implement product safety and labeling accuracy in accordance with regulations to protect the rights and interests of consumers. In addition, consumers are reminded that when purchasing related products, they should purchase products with a commodity inspection mark affixed, and have the relevant electrical equipment evaluated and installed by a qualified electrical contractor designated by the original manufacturer.
The relevant inspection regulations of this announcement have been placed under the Business Announcements of the Focus News on the Bureau of Standards website. The website is http://www.bsmi.gov.tw. All are welcome to check online or call the toll-free number 0800-007123.
Spokesperson: Xie Hanzhang, Deputy Director, Bureau of Standards and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Contact number: 02-23431700 extension 1621
Email: hc.hsieh@bsmi.gov.tw
Business Contact Person: Inspection Administration Group Zheng Qinghong, Deputy Team Leader
Contact number: 02-23431700 extension 1211, 0920-149023
Email: ch.cheng@bsmi.gov.tw
Press Contact: Secretary Xu Qiongwen, Clerk
Contact number: 02-23431700 extension 1683, 0905-286250
Email: louies.hsu@bsmi.gov.tw
