G/TBT/N/TPKM/595

30 April 2026

(26-3246)

Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade

Original: English

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Agency responsible:

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)

Ministry of Economic Affairs

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [X], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Static converters (HS code(s): 850440)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Proposal for Amendments to the Legal Inspection Requirements for Three Power Supply Equipment, Including Uninterruptible Power Supplies; (6 page(s), in English), (4 page(s), in Chinese)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/TPKM/26_02297_00_e.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/TPKM/26_02297_00_x.pdf

WTO TBT Enquiry Point, tbtenq@bsmi.gov.tw

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Description of content: The proposed amendments cover three product items: uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), static converters, and other switch mode power supplies. For UPS, the amendments update the applicable inspection standards by adopting the latest version, with a view to enhancing product safety and aligning with current international standards. No substantive change is proposed for static converters; they are included in the amended scope solely as a result of product regrouping and to provide business operators with a more comprehensive overview of the applicable requirements. For other switch mode power supplies, the amendments introduce alternative inspection standards which business operators may use to demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirements.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Protection of human health or safety

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Relevant documents:

Government Gazette, Vol. 032, No. 073, dated 24 April 2026.

https://gazette.nat.gov.tw/egFront/e_detail.do?metaid=165099

The Commodity Inspection Act

Relevant notifications:

• G/TBT/N/TPKM/471

• G/TBT/N/TPKM/248

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 1 July 2027

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 29 June 2026

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

WTO TBT Enquiry Point

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection

Ministry of Economic Affairs

No. 4, Sec. 1, Jinan Rd., Zhongzheng Dist.

Taipei City 100, Taiwan

Tel: +(886-2) 23431700#1566

Fax: +(886-2) 23431804

Email: tbtenq@bsmi.gov.tw