TPKM/416
WTO/TBT
TW Taiwan
  • 69 - Ceramic products
2020-08-11
2020-06-15

Flush urinals; Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures (HS 6910)

Announcement for Mandatory Requirement for Water Efficiency Labelling Products of water equipment, sanitary ware or other equipment (3 page(s), in English; 5 page(s), in Chinese)

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.

The products of flush urinals sold in domestic market should obtain a license for the use of Water Efficiency Label in accordance with the Regulations for the Management of the Water Efficiency Label. Violators shall be imposed with a fine in an amount of NTD 40,000 to NTD 200,000 according to Article 98-1 of the Water Supply Act, and ordered to correct within a limited period. Those who fail to correct within the given time limit may be punished for each breach.