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2024-10-05 Drafts Ensuring fire doors comply with updated safety standards is crucial for maximizing protection in buildings during a fire, as improvements in materials, construction methods, and safety knowledge have enhanced their performance. To address this, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) is proposing amendments to the current fire door requirements. These include adopting the 2016 version of the inspection standard CNS 11227-1 and introducing factory inspections as part of the conformity assessment process. Measures will also be taken to allow the acceptance of test reports based on the previous 2002 version for certain conditions. (Send your comments on or before 2024-12-03)
2024-10-05 Drafts Regulations that specify the procedures for applying for remote-controlled drone flight activities within the specified scope of the commercial port area, including required documents, conditions, management, permit revocation, and other compliance matters. (Send your comments on or before 2024-12-03)
2024-09-20 Drafts In order to comply with the amendment of "Regulations for Issuing Distant Water Fisheries Catch Certificates" by the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Article 31 of "Enforcement Rules of the Customs Act" are revised. For the duty-free marine products caught overseas and shipped back, the importer shall submit their documentary evidence issued by the competent authority for marine affairs or the institution or person authorized by the competent authority for marine affairs in accordance with Subparagraph 10 of Paragraph 1 of Article 49 of "Customs Act". (Send your comments on or before 2024-11-18)
2024-09-11 Drafts For the purpose of cost recovery, the rate of "Overflight charge" will be adjusted. (Send your comments on or before 2024-11-11)
2024-08-28 Drafts The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) proposes to adopt the revised standard CNS 1431:2023 "automobile tyres" as the inspection standard. The content of the revised CNS 1431:2023 remains mostly the same as the previous version. The main differences include adding requirements of rolling sound emission, wet grip breaking performance and rolling resistance coefficient. (Send your comments on or before 2024-10-28)
2024-08-22 Drafts In order to ensure the security of container storage and movement, thereby facilitating sound development of the maritime express delivery business, MOF made the draft amendment on Article 4 and 8-1 of "Regulations Governing Customs Clearance Procedures for Maritime Express Consignments". (Send your comments on or before 2024-10-21)
2024-08-14 Drafts To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it is expected that renewable energy power generation equipment and energy storage systems will gradually be installed not only at outdoor sites but also in indoor households and factories. Considering that the Power Conversion System (PCS) is a critical component of energy storage systems, the BSMI proposes to include PCS in the mandatory inspection scope to ensure consumer safety. Two alternative conformity assessment procedures are made available for the choice of applicants, i.e. Registration of Product Certification (RPC) or Type-Approved Batch Inspection (TABI). (Send your comments on or before 2024-10-14)
2024-08-09 Drafts This amendment is based on the adjustment of the basic wage specified in "Labor Standards Act", which has been adjusted to NT$27,470 since 1st, January 2024. This amendment has reached a consensus between employers and employees. To improve the welfare of the seafarers, the regulations of the Minimum Monthly Wage for R.O.C. Seafarers are amended. (Send your comments on or before 2024-08-22)
2024-08-06 Drafts To ensure safety in drone operations, this amendment intensifies supervision, requires comprehensive seller disclosures, and strengthens regulations for both public and private drone activities. These measures aim to protect public interests and meet societal expectations. (Send your comments on or before 2024-09-04)
2024-07-31 Drafts To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it is expected that renewable energy power generation equipment and energy storage systems will be adopted by more households. Due to the risks associated with thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems, the BSMI proposes to add stationary lithium battery storage appliances into the mandatory inspection scope. Two alternative conformity assessment procedures are made available for the choice of applicants, i.e. Registration of Product Certification (RPC) or Type-Approved Batch Inspection (TABI). (Send your comments on or before 2024-09-30)
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