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Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/405 Chinese Taipei 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Technical regulation or specifications Manufacturing
General explanation for the draft of restrictions…
General explanation for the draft of restrictions on the importing of mercury-added products.

The Environmental Protection Adminstration previously announced the enactment of the "Restrictions on the Imports and Sales of Mercury Thermometers" on March 26, 2008. In addition, on July 5, 2019, it announced the amendments to the "Listed Toxic Chemical Substances and the Handling Control Measures" to ban the use of mercury in the manufacture of switches, relays, high-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting, and non-electronic measuring instruments from January 1, 2021. It is the timetable for the announced ban on the manufacture of the aforementioned mercury-added products. As for imports, further control is required. In view of the harm of mercury to the environment and human health, with the development of electronic equipment and consumer electronics, the demand for the use of mercury-added products has been decreasing. Therefore, to be in line with the "Minamata Convention on Mercury", it is announced that from January 1, 2021, the imports of mercury-added switches, relays, high-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting, and non-electronic measuring instruments (barometers, hygrometers, manometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, etc.) are prohibited to strengthen domestic mercury control and achieve the goal of maintaining enviromental safety.
Environment related objective
In view of the harm of mercury to the environment and human health, with the development of electronic equipment and consumer electronics, the demand for the use of mercury-added products has been decreasing. Therefore, to be in line with the "Minamata Convention on Mercury", it is announced that from January 1, 2021, the imports of mercury-added switches, relays, high-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting, and non-electronic measuring instruments (barometers, hygrometers, manometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, etc.) are prohibited to strengthen domestic mercury control and achieve the goal of maintaining enviromental safety.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General explanation for the draft of restrictions on the importing of mercury-added products.

The Environmental Protection Adminstration previously announced the enactment of the "Restrictions on the Imports and Sales of Mercury Thermometers" on March 26, 2008. In addition, on July 5, 2019, it announced the amendments to the "Listed Toxic Chemical Substances and the Handling Control Measures" to ban the use of mercury in the manufacture of switches, relays, high-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting, and non-electronic measuring instruments from January 1, 2021. It is the timetable for the announced ban on the manufacture of the aforementioned mercury-added products. As for imports, further control is required. In view of the harm of mercury to the environment and human health, with the development of electronic equipment and consumer electronics, the demand for the use of mercury-added products has been decreasing. Therefore, to be in line with the "Minamata Convention on Mercury", it is announced that from January 1, 2021, the imports of mercury-added switches, relays, high-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting, and non-electronic measuring instruments (barometers, hygrometers, manometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, etc.) are prohibited to strengthen domestic mercury control and achieve the goal of maintaining enviromental safety.
A. Switches and relays, except very high accuracy capacitance and loss measuring bridges and high-frequency radio frequency switches and relays in monitoring and control instruments with a maximum mercury content of 20 mg per bridge, switch or relay. B. High-pressure mercury lamps for general lighting. C. The following non-electronic measuring instruments, not including those installed in large equipment or used for high-precision measuring: (A) Barometers. (B) Hygrometers. (C) Manometers. (D) Thermometers. (E) Sphygmomanometers.
Type of measure
Technical regulation
 ICS - HS Code
17.040.30
29.120.40
29.120.70
29.140
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2021
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/406 Chinese Taipei 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Proposal for Legal Inspection Requirements for…
Proposal for Legal Inspection Requirements for Double-capped LED Lamps.

The use of double-capped LED lamps is becoming prevalent in domestic households. To enhance consumer protection and promote efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to regulate double-capped LED lamps in aspects of safety (CNS 15438, CNS 15829, CNS 15983 or CNS 62931), performance (CNS 16027), EMC (CNS 14115) and use of hazardous substances (Section 5 of CNS 15663) . The conformity assessment procedure will be Registration of Product Certification Scheme (Module II+III) or Type-approved Batch Inspection Scheme.
Environment related objective
To enhance consumer protection and promote efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to regulate double-capped LED lamps in aspects of safety (CNS 15438, CNS 15829, CNS 15983 or CNS 62931), performance (CNS 16027), EMC (CNS 14115) and use of hazardous substances (Section 5 of CNS 15663)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Proposal for Legal Inspection Requirements for Double-capped LED Lamps.

The use of double-capped LED lamps is becoming prevalent in domestic households. To enhance consumer protection and promote efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to regulate double-capped LED lamps in aspects of safety (CNS 15438, CNS 15829, CNS 15983 or CNS 62931), performance (CNS 16027), EMC (CNS 14115) and use of hazardous substances (Section 5 of CNS 15663) . The conformity assessment procedure will be Registration of Product Certification Scheme (Module II+III) or Type-approved Batch Inspection Scheme.
Double-capped LED Lamps (CCC Code: 8539.50.00.00.3B); Electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps; arc-lamps.

The use of double-capped LED lamps is becoming prevalent in domestic households. To enhance consumer protection and promote efficiency of energy use, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to regulate double-capped LED lamps in aspects of safety (CNS 15438, CNS 15829, CNS 15983 or CNS 62931), performance (CNS 16027), EMC (CNS 14115) and use of hazardous substances (Section 5 of CNS 15663) . The conformity assessment procedure will be Registration of Product Certification Scheme (Module II+III) or Type-approved Batch Inspection Scheme.
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
29.140
8539
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 January 2022
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Hazardous
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/407 Chinese Taipei 2020 Energy conservation and efficiency
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing, Other
Amendment to the Minimum Energy Performance…
Amendment to the Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (4 page(s), in English; 4 page(s), in Chinese).

To strengthen energy efficiency supervision and inspection, the Bureau of Energy intends to amend the Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Storage tank Water Heaters to reduce heat loss.
Environment related objective
To strengthen energy efficiency supervision and inspection, the Bureau of Energy intends to amend the Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Storage tank Water Heaters to reduce heat loss.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to the Minimum Energy Performance Standard and Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (4 page(s), in English; 4 page(s), in Chinese).

To strengthen energy efficiency supervision and inspection, the Bureau of Energy intends to amend the Energy Efficiency Rating Labelling and Inspection of Electric Storage tank Water Heaters to reduce heat loss.
Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (CCCN: 85161000009B); Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HS 851610)
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
851610
91.140.65
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 July 2020
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Labelling
Technical Barriers to Trade G/TBT/N/TPKM/416 Chinese Taipei 2020 Water management and conservation
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical…
Conformity assessment procedures, Technical regulation or specifications
 Manufacturing
Announcement for Mandatory Requirement for Water…
Announcement for Mandatory Requirement for Water Efficiency Labelling Products of water equipment, sanitary ware or other equipment.

To promote the use of water saving equipment in daily life, the Water Resource Agency proposes to designate flush urinals as one of the products which should have Water Efficiency Labels. It is to be in line with Article 95-1 of the Water Supply Act amended on 4 May 2016.
Environment related objective
To promote the use of water saving equipment in daily life, the Water Resource Agency proposes to designate flush urinals as one of the products which should have Water Efficiency Labels.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Announcement for Mandatory Requirement for Water Efficiency Labelling Products of water equipment, sanitary ware or other equipment.

To promote the use of water saving equipment in daily life, the Water Resource Agency proposes to designate flush urinals as one of the products which should have Water Efficiency Labels. It is to be in line with Article 95-1 of the Water Supply Act amended on 4 May 2016.
Flush urinals; Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures
Type of measure
Technical regulation; Conformity assessment procedures
 ICS - HS Code
6910
91.140.70
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1 October 2021
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Water
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Ban/Prohibition Other
1. Import and Export Prohibition of high-risk…
1. Import and Export Prohibition of high-risk invasive animals
Environment related objective
To control high-risk invasive animals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Import and Export Prohibition of high-risk invasive animals
High-risk invasive animals
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
0106.19.40.23
0301.99.29.48
0301.99.29.49
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Ban/Prohibition Other
2. Import Prohibition of high-risk invasive…
2. Import Prohibition of high-risk invasive animals
Environment related objective
To control high-risk invasive animals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Import Prohibition of high-risk invasive animals
High-risk invasive animals
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
0106.20.90.10
0106.39.00.31
0106.49.00.10
0106.49.00.20
0301.99.29.43
0301.99.29.440301.99.29.45
0301.99.29.46
0301.99.29.470306.39.90.11
0307.60.10.11
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries
5. Import and Export Prohibition of Whale shark …
5. Import and Export Prohibition of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and animals by prohibiting the imports and exports of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products. Article XX(b); CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Import and Export Prohibition of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products.
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and relevant products.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
0301.99.29.51
0302.81.00.10
0304.59.90.20
1604.19.90.72
1604.19.90.79
0304.88.00.11
0303.81.00.10
1604.19.90.71
0304.47.00.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Fish
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
8. Import and Export Prohibition of Certain toxic…
8. Import and Export Prohibition of Certain toxic chemical substances
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by restricting the imports and exports of certain toxic chemical substances. Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Import and Export Prohibition of Certain toxic chemical substances
Certain toxic chemical substances
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
2903.81.00.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
9. Import and Export Prohibition of certain toxic…
9. Import and Export Prohibition of certain toxic chemical substances
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by restricting the imports and exports of certain toxic chemical substances. Article XX(b); Stockholm Convention; OSPAR Convention; Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Import and Export Prohibition of certain toxic chemical substances
Certain toxic chemical substances
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
2921.45.00.60
2921.45.00.71
2921.49.00.20
2921.45.00.72
2921.49.00.10
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TPKM/4 Chinese Taipei 2020 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
15. Import Prohibition of inedible fats or oils,…
15. Import Prohibition of inedible fats or oils, waste in
particular
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the imports of waste of edible fats or oils. Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Import Prohibition of inedible fats or oils, waste in
particular
Inedible fats or oils, waste in particular
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
1518.00.50.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 September 2020
Keywords
Waste