For manufacturers and exporters targeting Taiwan, China’s market, understanding the scope of BSMI mandatory certified products is the first step to ensuring compliance. As of 2025, BSMI’s mandatory certification catalog has been refined and adjusted—focusing on clarifying regulatory boundaries for high-risk and emerging products while maintaining core coverage of traditional categories. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 2025 BSMI mandatory certified product scope, combined with the latest regulatory trends, to help enterprises quickly identify their product’s compliance requirements.

I. Core Principles of BSMI Mandatory Certification Scope

BSMI’s mandatory certification primarily targets products involving consumer safety, public health, and environmental protection—with the core principle of "risk-based classification". Products are divided into three regulatory modes based on risk levels:

1.Registration of Product Certification (RPC): Applicable to medium-to-high-risk complete products (e.g., home appliances, power adapters, digital cameras). Requires third-party testing + document review + market surveillance.

2.Type Approval (TA): Applicable to high-risk safety-critical products (e.g., automotive parts, medical devices). Requires stricter testing + factory audits.

3.Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Applicable to low-risk components or simple products (e.g., computer motherboards, passive components). Enterprises self-declare compliance with retained technical documents for random inspections.

Key 2025 Trend: High-risk products previously under DoC (e.g., digital cameras) are being transferred to RPC/TA modes, reflecting BSMI’s shift toward stricter regulation of safety-critical products.

  II. 2025 BSMI Mandatory Certified Product Detailed List

1. Information Technology (IT) & Office Equipment

·Core Products: Laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, small servers (power ≤500W), multifunctional office machines.

·Newly Added in 2025: Touchscreen conference tablets, smart attendance machines (previously voluntary, now mandatory).

·Component Notes: Computer motherboards, graphics cards, hard disks, and other internal components fall under DoC—no third-party testing required, but technical documents (circuit diagrams, BOMs) must be retained for 5 years.

2. Home Appliances & Power Supplies

(1) Large Home Appliances

·Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners (must meet the latest CNS 15638 energy efficiency standard, APF ≥4.5 for air conditioners).

·Washing machines, dryers, microwave ovens, electric/ gas water heaters.

(2) Small/Mid-Size Home Appliances

·Electric rice cookers, air fryers, coffee makers, blenders, food processors.

·Hair dryers, electric irons, vacuum cleaners, electric shavers, massagers.

·Smart home appliances (e.g., Wi-Fi-enabled air conditioners, voice-controlled light switches): In addition to BSMI, must comply with NCC wireless communication regulations.

(3) Power Supply Equipment

·All AC-DC power adapters, mobile phone chargers, laptop power supplies (focus on PD fast-charging voltage stability testing in 2025).

·UPS power supplies (uninterruptible power systems), voltage stabilizers.

3. High-Risk Products Under Key 2025 Regulation

(1) Lithium Battery-Related Products

·Secondary lithium battery cells, battery packs (compliant with CNS 15340 standard).

·Power banks, fixed energy storage systems (mandatory factory audits will be implemented in 2027).

·Note: Pure battery-powered small appliances without AC adapters are exempt from BSMI mandatory certification.

(2) Digital Cameras & Imaging Equipment

·Reclassified from DoC to RPC mode in 2025—requires third-party safety and EMC testing (CNS 15598-1 + CNS 13438 standards).

(3) Smart Fitness Equipment

·Treadmills, exercise bikes, and other motor-equipped fitness devices: Classified as power tools, requiring CNS 14923 safety testing.

·Heating/cooling fitness equipment (e.g., infrared saunas): Classified as home appliances, requiring CNS 14336 safety testing.

4. Lighting Equipment

·LED bulbs, LED downlights, ceiling lamps (must affix BSMI energy efficiency label).

·Desk lamps for reading/writing (illuminance ≥300lux, uniformity ≤3:1—new 2025 requirement).

·Fluorescent lamps, electronic ballasts, emergency lighting devices.

5. Power Tools & Electrical Accessories

·Power tools: Electric drills, circular saws, grinders (compliant with CNS 14923 mechanical strength and safety standards).

·Electrical accessories: Plugs, sockets, extension cords (compliant with CNS 10917), switches, circuit breakers.

6. Other Mandatory Products

Medical Devices (Class I/II): Thermometers, blood pressure monitors, nebulizers (require additional medical device registration).

Automotive Electronics: Car chargers, in-car infotainment systems (must meet EMC standard CNS 13438).

Toys (Specific Categories): Electric toys with power input >10W (e.g., remote-controlled cars, electric scooters for children).

  III. Key Exemption Policies & Easy-to-Misunderstand Points

1. Exemption Scope

·Low-risk non-electronic products: Chemical raw materials, non-electric toys, manual tools.

·Pre-certified module integration: If a complete product uses BSMI-certified power adapters or controllers, the corresponding module’s safety tests may be exempt (only EMC testing required).

2. Common Misconceptions

·Misconception 1: "All wireless products require only NCC certification"—Incorrect. Wireless-enabled home appliances (e.g., smart speakers) need both BSMI (safety/EMC) and NCC (wireless communication) certifications.

·Misconception 2: "Components do not require certification"—Incorrect. Critical components (e.g., power modules, plugs) must have their own compliance certificates to support the complete product’s certification.

·Misconception 3: "BSMI has no factory audits"—Incorrect. High-risk products (lithium batteries, power banks) will implement mandatory factory audits in 2027.

  IV. How to Confirm If Your Product Requires BSMI Certification?

1.Official Inquiry: Visit BSMI’s official website (http://civil.bsmi.gov.tw/bsmi_pqn/index.jsp), use the "Commodity Item Inquiry" function, and enter the product’s HS code or model to obtain an official determination.

2.Professional Consultation: For complex products (e.g., smart devices, energy storage systems), consult BSMI-accredited laboratories or professional agencies (e.g., BLUEASIA Technology) to avoid misclassification risks.

BSMI’s 2025 mandatory certification scope reflects the trend of "expanding coverage for high-risk products and optimizing exemption for low-risk products". For enterprises, accurately positioning their product category, mastering the latest regulatory changes, and verifying compliance through official channels are key to avoiding customs clearance delays or market penalties. If you need to confirm the certification requirements for a specific product, BLUEASIA Technology: +86 13534225140, will provide professional one-on-one consulting services.