Revised Standards for Automobile Tyres Announced by Taiwan’s BSMI – CNS 1431:2023
16. January 2025The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) of Taiwan has adopted the revised standard CNS 1431:2023 as the updated inspection standard for automobile tyres. While the revised version largely retains the previous standards, it introduces new requirements, including rolling sound emission, wet grip braking performance, and rolling resistance coefficient. These additional measures primarily apply to Class C1 and C2 tyres. Certain tyres, such as those for temporary use, studded tyres, and specific professional off-road tyres, are exempt from these requirements. The new standard will come into effect on July 1, 2026. Automobile tyres typically require BSMI certification to be approved for import and sale in Taiwan.
To comply with the updated regulations, manufacturers and importers must follow one of two conformity assessment procedures: Monitoring Inspection or Registration of Product Certification (RPC). Monitoring Inspection involves submitting an application and type test reports for products before they are shipped or imported. RPC certification requires type testing (Module II) and a quality management system audit under Modules IV, V, or VII. Certified products will carry the Commodity Inspection Mark and may clear customs without further inspection unless sampled for border checks. Fees and specific testing requirements vary, and additional details can be found on the BSMI website.
BSMI approval is mandatory for certain products exported to and sold in Taiwan, but also for certain locally manufactured products. It ensures that products meet the requirements related to safety, health, environmental protection and other technical regulations or standards.
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