G/TBT/N/TPKM/597

4 June 2026

(26-4114)

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 [ ], 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): Water Meters (For cold potable water meters only)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): Draft Amendments to the Technical Specification for the Verification and Inspection of Water Meters; (9 page(s), in English), (10 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_02950_00_x.pdf

https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2026/TBT/TPKM/26_02950_00_e.pdf

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

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Description of content: The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to amend the "Technical Specification for the Verification and Inspection of Water Meters by adding Section 4.8, which provides that where a water meter verified for metrological use is fitted with ancillary devices after [Date], legally mandated markings shall not be altered or their readability impaired, unless approval has been obtained from the dedicated weights and measures authority.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Quality requirements

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Relevant documents:

Government Gazette, Vol. 032, No. 090, dated 20 May 2026

https://gazette.nat.gov.tw/egFront/e_detail.do?metaid=165699

The Weights and Measures Act

Enforcement Rules of the Weights and Measures Act

Relevant notifications:

• G/TBT/N/TPKM/532/Add.1

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 3 August 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