G/TBT/N/TPKM/593

29 April 2026

(26-3234)

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 Seven Power Supply Equipment, Including Non-Vehicle-Mounted Chargers for Electric Motorcycles; (7 page(s), in English), (6 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_02295_00_x.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/TPKM/26_02295_00_e.pdf

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

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Description of content: In view of the rising risk of international incidents involving electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, and electrically power-assisted bicycles, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to strengthen the regulatory requirements governing seven types of power supply equipment, including non-vehicle-mounted chargers for electric motorcycles.

The proposed amendments primarily make available an alternative conformity assessment procedure, i.e. Type-approved Batch Inspection for business operators to choose from. In addition, electric vehicle conductive AC and DC/combo charging equipment, which were previously announced as subject to mandatory inspection, are incorporated into the revised scope following product regrouping. This does not alter the existing regulatory requirements applicable to those products; rather, it is intended to provide business operators with a comprehensive overview of the relevant regulatory measures.

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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/540

• G/TBT/N/TPKM/472

• G/TBT/N/TPKM/401

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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: 28 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