The market regulation of the European Union (EU) 20191020 has enforced EU’s Responsible Person
The market regulation of the European Union (EU) 20191020 has enforced EU’s Responsible Person,
European Union,
▍BSMI Introduction Introduction of BSMI certification
BSMI is short for Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, established in 1930 and called National Metrology Bureau at that time. It is the supreme inspection organization in Republic of China in charge of the work on national standards, metrology and product inspection etc. The inspection standards of electrical appliances in Taiwan are enacted by BSMI. Products are authorized to use BSMI marking on the conditions that they are in compliance with safety requirements, EMC testing and other related tests.
Electrical appliances and electronic products are tested according to the following three schemes: type-approved (T), registration of product certification(R) and declaration of conformity (D).
▍What is the standard of BSMI?
On 20 November 2013, it is announced by BSMI that from 1st, May 2014, 3C secondary lithium cell/battery, secondary lithium power bank and 3C battery charger are not permitted to access to Taiwan market until they are inspected and qualified according to the relevant standards (as shown in table below).
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Product Category for Test |
3C Secondary Lithium Battery with single cell or pack ( button shape excluded) |
3C Secondary Lithium Power Bank |
3C Battery Charger |
Remarks: CNS 15364 1999 version is valid to 30 April 2014. Cell, battery and Mobile only conduct capacity test by CNS14857-2 (2002 version).
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Test Standard |
CNS 15364 (1999 version) CNS 15364 (2002 version ) CNS 14587-2 (2002 version)
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CNS 15364 (1999 version) CNS 15364 (2002 version ) CNS 14336-1 (1999 version） CNS 13438 (1995 version) CNS 14857-2 (2002 version)
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CNS 14336-1 (1999 version) CNS 134408 (1993 version) CNS 13438 (1995 version)
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Inspection Model |
RPC Model II and Model III |
RPC Model II and Model III |
RPC Model II and Model III |
▍Why MCM?
● In 2014, rechargeable lithium battery became mandatory in Taiwan, and MCM began to provide the latest information about BSMI certification and the testing service for global clients, especially those from mainland China.
● High Rate of Pass: MCM has already help clients to obtained more than 1,000 BSMI certificates till now in one go.
● Bundled services: MCM helps clients successfully enter multiple markets in worldwide through one-stop bundled service of simple procedure.
On 16 July 2021, the new EU commodity safety regulation, EU Market Regulation (EU)2019/1020, entered into force and became enforceable. The new regulations require that products bearing the CE mark need to have a person in the EU as the compliance contact (referred to as the “EU responsible person”).This requirement also applies to products sold online.With the exception of medical devices, civil explosions and certain lift and ropeway devices, all goods bearing the CE mark are covered by this regulation.
If you are selling goods bearing the CE mark and manufactured outside the EU, you need to ensure by 16 July 2021 that: Such goods have a responsible person in the European Union；Merchandise with the CE logo bears the contact information of responsible person. Such labels may be attached to merchandise, merchandise packages, packages, or accompanying documents.
EU’s Responsible Person：
A manufacturer or trademark established in the EU；
An importer (by definition established in the EU), where the manufacturer is not es
tablished in the Union;
An authorised representative (by definition established in the EU) who has a written
mandate from the manufacturer designating the authorised representative to
perform the tasks on the manufacturer’s behalf；
A fulfillment service provider established in the EU where there is no manufacturer,
importer or authorised representative established in the Union.
