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 General Description of the Amendment to the Mandatory Requirement for 
Water Efficiency Labeling Product of Water Equipment, Sanitary Ware of 
Other Equipment.  
 
"Mandatory Requirements of Water Efficiency Labeling Products for Water Use 
Equipment, Sanitary W are or Other Equipment ” as stated in Paragraph 3 of Article 
95-1 of the Water Supply Act announced by the central authority -in-charge. This 
article was revised on 21 September 2017, 15 October 2020 and 8 June 2021, 
respectively, and added announcement wash ing machine, single and dual flushing 
water closet, flush urinals and induction faucet a Water Efficiency Label shall be 
affixed to such equipment or ware to promote the use of water -saving equipment and 
make it easier use for people.  
 
Regulations for Mana gement of Water Efficiency Label  that there are 11 items of 
water equipment, sanitary ware or other equipment that need to apply for a license to 
use the Water Efficiency Label. Considering that Auto -closing faucet  are mostly used 
in public places, in orde r to expand water -saving benefits, this announcement adds 
Auto -closing faucet  as products that should have Water Efficiency Labels.  
 
 
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The comparison table of the Amendment to the Mandatory Requirement for 
Water Efficiency Labeling Products of water equi pment, sanitary ware or 
other equipment . 
Amendment Announcement  Current Announcement  Description  
1.Product type, scope and 
applicable date:  
(1)Water closet:Applicable from 
April 1, 2018.  
(a)Single flushing water 
closet.  
(b)Dual flushing water closet.  
(2)W ashing machine: 
Applicable from April 1, 
2018.  
(a)Including domestic 
washing machines and 
washing machines used in 
self-service laundries or 
public areas of buildings.  
(b)Not including washing 
machines for commercial 
laundries and double -drum 
washing machi nes with a 
washing drum independent 
of a dehydration drum.  
(3)Flush urinals: Applicable 
from October 1, 2021.  
(4)Induction faucet: Applicable 
from J uly 1, 2022.  
(5)Auto -closing faucet: 
Applicable from 1 July 2023.  
2. The aforementioned products 
sold for do mestic should 
obtain a Water Efficiency 
Labeling in accordance with 
the Regulations for the 
Management of the Water 
Efficiency Labeling. 
Violators shall be fined NT$ 
40,000 to NT$ 200,000 
according to Article 98 -1 of 1.Product type, scope and 
applicable date:  
(1)Water closet:Applicable from 
April 1, 2018.  
(a)Single flushing water 
closet.  
(b)Dual flushing water clos et. 
(2)Washing machine: 
Applicable from April 1, 
2018.  
(a)Including domestic 
washing machines and 
washing machines used in 
self-service laundries or 
public areas of buildings.  
(b)Not including washing 
machines for commercial 
laundries and double -drum 
washi ng machines with a 
washing drum independent 
of a dehydration drum.  
(3)Flush urinals: Applicable 
from October 1, 2021.  
(4)Induction faucet: Applicable 
from J uly 1, 2022.  
 
 
2. The aforementioned products 
sold for domestic should 
obtain a Water Efficiency 
Labeling in accordance with 
the Regulations for the 
Management of the Water 
Efficiency Labeling. 
Violators shall be fined NT$ 
40,000 to NT$ 200,000 
according to Article 98 -1 of 1.Regulations for Management 
of Water Efficiency Label  
that there are 11 items of 
water equipment, sanitary 
ware or other equipment that 
need to apply for a license to 
use the Water Efficiency 
Label. In order to avoid any 
impact on domestic 
manufacturers, the products 
that should have the Water 
Efficiency Label are 
announced in stages. The 
currently announced products 
that should have the Water 
Efficiency Label include 
washing machines, single a nd 
dual flushing water closet, 
flush urinals and induction 
faucet.  
2.Considering that the 
Auto -closing faucet  is a 
one-time use with a fixed 
flow rate, it has the 
characteristics of reducing 
excessive water consumption 
caused by operating for a 
long time, and this product is 
mostly used in public places, 
Subparagraph 5, Article 1 of 
the Regulations for 
Management of Water 
Efficiency Label is revised 
that adding Auto -closing 
faucet  should have the Water 
Efficiency Label.  
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 the Water Supply Act, and 
ordered to im prove within a 
limited period. Those who 
fail to improve within the 
time limit may be punished 
each time.  the Water Supply Act, and 
ordered to improve within a 
limited period. Those who 
fail to improve within the 
time limit may be punished 
each time.