Proposal for amendments to the inspection requirements for protective helmets 
for drivers and passengers of motorcycle and mopeds; pedal cyclists and for users 
of skates, skateboards and roller skates 
By the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs
Background:
Protective helmets nowadays are having multi-functions by using high-tech technology, for examples, the 
Bluetooth video playback and photography functions. As these new functions are battery-powered 
(secondary lithium battery cells or secondary lithium battery packs), there are safety concerns. The BSMI is 
proposing to amend the inspection requirements for certain protective helmets currently subject to legal 
inspection to ensure their safety with multi-functions. This proposal applies to protective helmets for (1) 
drivers and passengers of motorcycle and mopeds, (2) pedal cyclists and (3) users of skates, skateboards and 
roller skates. In addition, a new version of the inspection standard will be adopted for the second and third 
categories of protective helmets. The conformity assessment procedure remains the same: Registration of 
Product Certification (RPC) or B atch Inspection.
Proposed date of implementation:  To be determined by the date of the announcement
Products (HS/CCCN codes) covered and their applicable inspection standards:
Description of GoodsReference C.C.C. Code (the 
first 6 digits are the same as 
HS Code)Inspection Standards
Protective helmets for drivers and 
passengers of motorcycle and mopeds6506.10.90.90.7-A CNS 2396:2007 
Protective helmets for pedal cyclists 6506.10.90.90.7-B
CNS 13371:2019 Protective helmets for users of skates, 
skateboards and roller skates6506.10.90.90.7-H
Remarks:
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Related requirements:
1.The listed products that are composite products or have multi-functions shall comply with the respective
inspection standards. Where the components are subject to legal inspection, they shall also comply with
relevant inspection standards.
2.Where the listed products contain a secondary lithium battery or a secondary lithium battery pack
(hereinafter referred to as “lithium battery”), or the components/accessories of the listed products contain
lithium battery, they are categorized as multi-functional and shall comply with the following inspection
requirements:
(1)The  position  of  lithium  battery  shall  not  be  within  the  testing  area  specified  in  the  respective
inspection standard. ( “shock absorption test” and “penetration resistance test” of CNS 2396 ; “shock
absorption test” of CNS 13371)(2)Marking: Risk level 1 and risk statement shall be labeled on the body of the product and user manual
in accordance with Sections G.5.1 and G.5.2 , Appendix G of CNS 62133-2:2018 (labeling not
required on the body of the lithium battery).
(3)Method  of  test  in  terms  of  the  shock  absorption  test  and  penetration  resistance  test  under  the
respective inspection standard CNS 2396(“shock absorption test” and “penetration resistance test”)
and CNS 13371(“shock absorption test”):  the lithium battery shall be charged to full capacity and
turned off before pre-treatment of the product. Then, turn on the pre-treated product and carry out the
tests (shock absorption test and penetration resistance test). No fire, explosion or leakage of the
lithium battery shall be observed throughout the test.
(4)In addition to Point 1, applications for Batch Inspection or Registration of Product Certification shall
be accompanied by
(i)A test report issued by a third-party laboratory  , performed based on Mode 2 (tested with product)
of Section G3.2 (penetration of lithium battery by steel noodles), Appendix G of CNS 62133-
2:2018. The test results and the temperature sensor device of the product shall comply with risk
level 1 of Section G4.2. The BSMI may check the test report to confirm whether it meets the
requirements  where  necessary. The  constituent  materials,  internal  structure  diagram,
corresponding position of the puncture point of  the secondary lithium battery pack.
(ii)A diagram showing the position of the lithium battery  .
3.For an RPC certified product of  drivers and passengers of motorcycle and mopeds , an application for
renewal of the certificate shall be made to the BSMI before 30 June 2020 by providing the original RPC
certificate, type test report and documents which can prove that the product is compliant with Points 1
and 2. The renewed certificate shall be valid until 30 June 2023. Failure to renew the certificate before 30
June 2020 will result in rescission of the original certificate in accordance with Paragraph 9, Article 42 of
the Commodity Inspection Act.
4.Please refer to “Personal Protective Equipment Commodity Inspection Operation Directions” for other
relevant requirements.