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1.Adopted and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10420004391, BSMI, MOEA on 25 September 2015, and enforced on 1 October 2015.
2.Clauses 2, 3, 4, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27 and 35 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10620001150 on 5 April 2017.
3.Clauses 2, 3, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 33 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10720003850 on 5 September 2018.
4.Clauses 2, 3, 4, 34, 35, 37, 39 and 40 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10820006940 on 20 December 2019.
5.Clauses 35 and 37 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10920002330 on 7 April 2020.
6.Clauses 2, 3, 4, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 10920005320 on 15 September 2020.
7.Clauses 11, 21, 27 and 28 amended and promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 11120001600 on 16 March 2022, and enforced on 1 June 2022.
8.Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 28 and 36 amended and Clauses 15, 17 and 18 deleted, promulgated by Ministerial Order No. 11120007720 on 16 December 2022 and enforced on the date of promulgation, with exception of Clauses 3, 12 and 14,
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Chapter 1 – General Provision
1.These Directions are stipulated by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and
Inspection (BMSI) for implementing the inspection of personal protective
equipment.
2.These Directions apply to personal protective equipment defined as the
followings:
(1)Protective gloves: rubber or plastic protective gloves for occupational health,
electrical safety rubber insulation gloves and protective leather welding gloves.
(2)Safety belts:
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint as well as work position lanyards
(inspection scope: assembled finished products).
b.Safety belts (fasten type).
c.Full-body harnesses (inspection scope: Class A full-body harnesses defined in
CNS 14253-1 accompanied with energy-absorbing lanyards or lanyard-energy
absorbers).
(3)Protective footwears: protective boots for occupational health, safety
footwear (covered by CNS 20345) and protective footwear (covered by CNS
20346).
(4)Protective helmets: protective helmets for drivers and passengers of
motorcycles and mopeds, protective helmets for pedal cyclists, protective
helmets for users of skates, skateboards and roller skates ("protective helmets
for skating and similar activities"), industrial protective helmets, helmets for
baseball activities, helmets for soft baseball and softball use, and catcher
helmets for baseball and softball activities.
(5)Eye protectors: eye protectors for welding, eye protectors with filtering
function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun glare) or no filtering function,
filters of non-automatic dimming welding face shield ("filters"), non-automatic
dimming welding face shields ("welding face shields"), eye protectors for
vehicular users, and eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists, skates,
skateboarders and roller skates, (“eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists
and similar activities”).
3.Inspection schemes
(1)Protective gloves:
a.Rubber protective gloves for occupational health, electrical safety rubber
insulation gloves and protective leather welding gloves: batch-by-batch
inspection or registration of product certification (Module II + III).
b.Plastic protective gloves for occupational health: declaration of conformity.
(2)Safety belts: Type-Approved Batch Inspection or Registration of Product
Certification (Module II + IV, V or VII).
(3)Protective footwears:
a.Protective boots for occupational health: Batch-by-batch Inspection or
Registration of Product Certification (Module II + III).
b.Safety and protective footwear: Type-Approved Batch Inspection or
Registration of Product Certification (Module II + III).
(4)Protective helmets: Batch-by-batch Inspection or Registration of Product
Certification (Module II + IV, V or VII).
(5)Eye protectors (eye protectors for welding, eye protectors with ultraviolet,
infrared or industrial sun glare filtering function or without filtering function,
filters of non-automatic dimming welding face shield, non-automatic dimming
welding face shields, eye protectors for vehicular users, and eye-protection of
helmets for pedal cyclists): Batch-by-batch Inspection or Registration of
Product Certification (Module II + IV, V or VII).
4.General requirements of inspection schemes
(1)Batch-by-batch inspection:
a.Before a product is imported or transported outside of manufacturing
premises, the obligatory inspection applicant must apply for inspection by
submitting an application form to the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and
Inspection (BSMI) or its Branches (all together referred to as the "Inspection
Authority"). Those who apply for the inspection of eye protectors for welding,
eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare filter for industrial use) or no filtering function, filters or welding face
shields shall indicate the date of manufacture on the application form. If a
selective function is claimed, testing reports from third-party laboratories
demonstrating that the product conforms to the selected function shall be
submitted. The Inspection Authority will not accept applications if the
obligatory inspection applicant fails to fill out the application form.
b.Application for protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles
and mopeds and eye protectors for vehicular users may be combined in one
application. Where one application is made for both products, the name of
product on the application form shall be “protective helmets for drivers and
passengers of motorcycle and mopeds (includingeye protectors for vehicular
users)” or “protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and
mopeds (including eye protectors).” After the product pass inspection or is
certified, it will be granted to use the Commodity Inspection Mark, which shall
be affixed to the body of the protective helmet.
c.Application for welding face shields and filters may be combined in a single
application. Where one application is made for both products, the name of the
product on the application form shall be “welding face shield (with filter).”
After the product pass inspection or is certified, it will be granted to use the
Commodity Inspection Mark, which shall be affixed to the body of the welding
face shield.
d.Application for “Protective helmets for pedal cyclists,” “protective helmets
for users of skating and similar activities” and “eye-protection of helmets for
pedal cyclists and similar activities” may be combined in a single application.
Where one application is made for all three products, the name of the product
on the application form shall be “protective helmets for pedal cyclists
(including eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists)” and “protective
helmets for users of skating and similar activities (including eye-protection of
helmets for users of skating and similar activities)” or “protective helmets for
pedal cyclists with eye protectors) and “protective helmets for users of skating
and similar activities (including eye protectors).” After the product pass
inspection or is certified, it will be granted to use the Commodity Inspection
Mark, which shall be affixed to the body of the protective helmet.
e.The batch of products subject to one application shall be of the same
obligatory inspection applicant, of the same CCC Code, of the same type or of
the same specification, except for conditions mentioned in the preceding
paragraphs.
f.The type determination principle specified in the Registration of Product
Certification scheme of individual product shall apply to determine whether the
product is of the same type mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
(2)Registration of Product Certification (RPC):
a.An application for type test shall be made to the Inspection Authority or
BSMI designated testing laboratories by submitting the type classification table
(Forms FRP-01 to FRP-08), diagram of product structure, list of product parts,
color photos (3”x5” or larger-sized) of finished products and components
(including the appearance and the internal structure), instructions on general
usage and maintenance (only applicable to safety belts), a sample of the
Chinese label, relevant technical documents and samples of the products.
b.One type of product from the main types and series of types shall be sampled
respectively for type testing, in principle.
c.After receipt of the type-test report, the applicant shall apply to the Inspection
Authority for registration of the products by submitting other documents
relevant to conformity assessment in accordance with the RPC application
procedures.
d.The type-test report may be replaced by a test report under the CNS Mark
Certification system of which the issuance date shall be within one year prior to
the date of application for RPC and the tested samples are drawn following the
same sampling principles for type test. One CNS Mark test report can only be
used to replace the type-test report for one main type or one series of type.
e.After receipt of the RPC Certificate, the obligatory inspection applicant shall
print the Commodity Inspection Mark, which is in the form of a Roman letter
‘R’ followed by a designated code, on the registered products. The designated
code is the RPC Certificate number.
f.Where any changes or modifications were made to the scope as listed in the
PRC Certificate, the obligatory inspection applicant shall obtain a revised
type-test report from the original issuing body and apply for a renewed RPC
Certificate with the Inspection Authority.
(3)Declaration of Conformity (DoC):
a.The obligatory inspection applicant shall prepare the following technical
documents when signing the Declaration of Conformity:
(a)Descriptions of the product concerned, including its structure, material,
purpose, product catalogue, color photos (3”x5” or larger-sized) of the product
and a comprehensive list of specifications.
(b)The original copy of the type-test report, which shall be issued within one
year prior to the signing of the Declaration of Conformity.
(c)Summary of manufacturing processes.
(d)Management and supervision measures in place during the manufacturing
processes.
b.An applicant shall apply to the Inspection Authority or BSMI designated
testing laboratories for type test by submitting the type classification table and
product samples.
c.The obligatory inspection applicant must keep the Declaration of Conformity
and relevant technical documents for an additional 5 years after the products
are no longer manufactured or imported.
d.The Declaration of Conformity shall be kept by the obligatory inspection
application for check. It shall be presented within 24 hours upon market checks
performed by the Inspection Authority. The relevant technical documents shall
be delivered to the Inspection Authority within 10 working days.
(4)Type-Approved Batch Inspection (TABI):
a.The obligatory inspection applicant shall apply for type-test in accordance
with the first and second paragraphs of Clause 2. After having obtained the
type-test report, the obligatory inspection applicant shall apply to the
Inspection Authority for type approval by submitting the application form,
type-test report and relevant technical documents.
b.The type-test report may be replaced by a test report under the CNS Mark
Certification system of which the issuance date shall be within one year prior to
the date of application for type approval and the tested samples are drawn
following the same sampling principles for type test. One CNS Mark test report
can only be used to replace the type-test report for one main type or one series
of type.
c.The obligatory inspection applicant shall apply to the Inspection Authority for
inspection by submitting the application form and a copy of Type Approval
Certificate before a product is imported or transported out of the production
premises. The application shall not be accepted if the obligatory inspection
applicant fails to fill out the application form or provide a copy of the Type
Approval Certificate.
d.The batch of products subject to one application shall be of the same
obligatory inspection applicant and of the same type.
e.Where any changes or modifications were made to the scope as listed in the
PRC Certificate, the obligatory inspection applicant shall obtain a revised
type-test report from the original issuing body and apply for a renewed RPC
Certificate with the Inspection Authority.
Chapter 2 – Inspection Requirements for Protective Gloves
5.Inspection standards and test items
(1)Rubber and plastic protective gloves for occupational health: CNS 8086,
including appearance, tensile load, pinhole, impermeability of the product,
symbols and sizes.
(2)Electrical safety rubber insulation gloves: CNS 12546, all items.
(3)Protective leather welding gloves: CNS 7178, all items.
(4)Where the sizes of the products are decided by the agreement reached by the
selling and buying parties, the Inspection Authority may accept the application
for inspection/testing based on the agreed documents presented by the
obligatory inspection applicant (for example, contracts or purchase orders) by
following the requirements stated in the inspection standards. It is not
necessary for the obligatory inspection applicant to obtain approval from the
BSMI prior to the application for inspection/test.
6.Sampling Principles for Batch-by-Batch Inspection
(1)Rubber protective gloves for occupational health: 3 pairs for each category
depending on the material (natural rubber or synthetic rubber) and reagent
classification and an additional pair for every extra reagent if the gloves claim
to be used for more than 3 reagents.
(2)Electrical safety rubber insulation gloves: 2 pairs for each category
depending on the intended purposes (voltage resistance).
(3)Protective leather welding gloves: 2 pairs for each category depending on
the intended purposes (fusing or gas welding).
(4)The Inspection Authority may seal the same number of samples mentioned
in the preceding paragraphs and put them in the custody of the obligatory
inspection applicant for re-inspection or re-testing.
7.Processing time of batch-by-batch inspection: 7 working days upon receipt of
the samples.
8.Principles of Type Determination under RPC or DoC:
(1)Rubber and plastic protective gloves for occupational health:
a.Same type: same category (natural or synthetic rubber).
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any reagent may be selected as
the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, reagents classification other
than the main type.
(2)Electrical safety rubber insulation gloves:
a.Same type: all protective gloves for electric insulation are of the same type.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any category (voltage
resistance) may be selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, categories (voltage resistant)
other than the main type.
(3)Protective leather welding gloves
a.Same type: all protective leather welding gloves are of the same type.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any category (fusing or gas
welding) may be selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, categories (fusing or gas
welding) other than the main type.
9.Technical documents to be submitted with the application for RPC:
(1)Test reports for the glove material.
(2)Descriptions of quality assurance system.
10.Items to be tested for the type test:
(1)Rubber and plastic protective gloves for occupational health:
a.Main type: same as Clause 5.(1).
b.Series of type (key items): tensile load, pinhole and impermeability of the
product.
(2)Electrical safety rubber insulation gloves:
a.Main type: same as Clause 5.(2).
b.Series of type: same as Clause 5.(2).
(3)Protective leather welding gloves:
a.Main type: same as Clause 5.(3).
b.Series of type: same as Clause 5.(3).
11.Inspection Agency: Tainan Branch of the BSMI.
Chapter 3: Inspection Requirements for Safety Belts
12.Inspection standards and test items
(1)Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards:
items on “belt,” “work positioning lanyard,” “static strength,” dynamic
strength,” “corrosion resistance,” and “heat tolerance” (applicable to equipment
declared to be used in high-temperature environment) and marking mentioned
in CNS 7543.
(2)Safety belts (fasten type): CNS 6701, all items and marking.
(3)Full body harness:
a.Items on “textile requirements,” “corrosion resistance,” buckle uncoupling
and slippage,” “static strength,” “dynamic performance” mentioned in CNS
14253-1, and performance test for energy-absorbing lanyard or other
lanyard-energy absorber (EAL) + full-body harness (FBH) (Class A) of
personal fall-arrest system mentioned in Clause 6.2 of CNS 14253-6 (the
anchoring device shall be the same as the equipment of the BSMI) and
marking.
b.The content of marking mentioned in the preceding paragraph is specified
below:
(a) Product name.
(b) Description of the personal fall-arrest system.
(c) All information, provided in an appropriate manner, describing the intended
purpose of each attachment element and the specific identification or special
marking indicating that those attachment elements are designed to form an
integral part of the fall-arrest system (please refer to paragraphs (f) and (h) of
Clause 6.2, CNS 14253).
(d) Trade mark, name of the manufacturer, or other information that helps to
identify suppliers that are accountable for the products.
(e) Product identification information provided by the manufacturer (including
manufacturing batch number or serial number).
(f) Date of manufacture.
(g) Text of warning: “This product is Class A full-body harnesses intended for
use by single person. It is a personal fall-arrest system based on
energy-absorbing lanyards. It shall fall outside of the regulated inspection
scope if other components (such as Class D, E, P, etc.) and functions are
additionally attached.
(4)The marking mentioned in the preceding three paragraphs shall be labeled
on the body of the product or its smallest packaging.
13.Relevant Requirements for Type Test:
(1)Principles of Type Determination
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards:
(a) Same type: products of the same materials.
(b) Main type: Among products of the same type, select any one as the main
type.
(c) Series of type: Among products of the same type, those with different
hardware accessories.
b.Safety belts (fasten type):
(a) Same type: products with the same kind of belt.
(b) Main type: Among products of the same type, select any one as the main
type.
(c) Series of type: Among products of the same type, those with different
buckle, ring, D-ring, D-buckle, rope clip (adjuster), hooks or lanyards.
c.Full-body harness:
(a) Same type: Class A full-body harnesses with the same materials.
(b) Main type: Among products of the same type, select any one as the main
type.
(c) Series of type: Among products of the same type, those with different
buckle, ring, D-ring, D-buckle, rope clip (adjuster), hooks, lanyards and energy
absorbers or energy absorbing lanyards.
(2)Principles of type test: Products shall be sampled from the main type and the
type with most accessories for testing.
(3)Test items and number of samples
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards:
(a) Main type: the same test items stated in 12.(1); 4 samples.
(b) Series of type: items on “static strength,” “dynamic strength” or “heat
tolerance” (applicable to equipment declared to be used in high-temperature
environment), and marking; 2 samples.
b.Safety belts (fasten type):
(a) Main type: the same test items stated in 12.(2); 2 samples.
(b) Series of type: impact absorption test or strength test of related accessories,
and marking; 2 samples.
c.Full body harness:
(a) Main type: the same test items stated in 12.(3); 7 samples.
(b) Series of type: Items on “static strength,” “dynamic performance” or
“performance test for energy-absorbing lanyard or other lanyard-energy
absorber (EAL) + full-body harness (FBH) (Class A) of personal fall-arrest
system,” and marking; 2 samples.
(4)Places of type test:
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards:
BSMI designated testing laboratories.
b.Safety belts (fasten type):
(a) Impact absorption test: Taichung Branch of the BSMI.
(b) Tests other than impact absorption: BSMI.
c.Full-body harness: Taichung Branch of the BSMI.
14.Type-Approved Batch Inspection
(1)Inspection procedures
a.The date of manufacture or batch number of the product shall be filled out in
the application form.
b.The inspection authority may sample products for inspection based on a rate
of 20%. Where there are different series of type in the sampled batch, the
Inspection Authority shall sample one series of type for inspection. Batches not
sampled are subject to document review with a view to simplifying inspection
processes. Batch-by-batch inspection may be adopted when it is deemed
necessary.
c.For products of the same type, the sampling rate may be reduced to 10% if
the number of batches in the applications reaches 20 without non-compliance
records. Where non-compliance is found, the rate of 20% may be resumed on
the condition that products of the same type pass inspection for a consecutive
three batches.
(2)Inspection items and numbers of sampled products
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards: item
on “static strength” and marking; 2 samples.
b.Safety belts (fasten type): impact absorption test or strength test of related
accessories, and marking; 2 samples.
c.Full-body harness: performance test for energy-absorbing lanyard or other
lanyard-energy absorber (EAL) + full-body harness (FBH) (Class A) of
personal fall-arrest system, and marking; 2 samples.
(3)Processing time of inspection: 7 working days upon receipt of the samples.
(4)Inspection Agency:
a.Belts for work positioning and restraint, and work positioning lanyards:
(a) Lanyards with a length of 120 cm or less: Taichung Branch of the BSMI.
(b) Lanyards with a length more than 120 cm: BSMI.
b.Safety belts (fasten type):
(a) Impact absorption test: Taichung Branch of the BSMI.
(b) Tests other than impact absorption: BSMI.
c.Full-body harness: Taichung Branch of the BSMI.
15.(Deleted)
16. Applications made for type test under the RPC shall be accompanied with
documents specified in Clause 4.(2)a.
17. (Deleted)
18. (Deleted)
Chapter 4: Inspection Requirements for Protective Footwear
19.Inspection standards and test items
(1)Protective boots for occupational health:
a.CNS 12707, the appearance, outsole, impermeability of the final product,
structure, sizes, material, labeling and user manual.
b.Where the sizes of the products are decided by the agreement reached by the
selling and buying parties, the Inspection Authority may accept the application
for inspection/testing based on the agreed documents presented by the
obligatory inspection applicant (for example, contracts or purchase orders) by
following the requirements stated in the inspection standards. It is not
necessary for the obligatory inspection applicant to obtain approval from the
BSMI prior to the application for inspection/test.
(2)Safety footwear and protective footwear:
a.CNS 20345 for safety footwear; CNS 20346 for protective footwear.
b.Inspection/Test items:
(a)Design: Height of upper and Seat region (design B, C, D, E).
(b)Whole footwear: sole performance (construction, upper/outsole bond
strength), toe protection (general, internal length of toecaps, impact resistance,
compression resistance, behavior of toecaps), leak proofness, slip resistance.
(c)Upper: general, thickness, tear strength, tensile properties, flexing resistance,
water vapor permeability and coefficient, pH value, hydrolysis and chromium
VI content.
(d)Exterior: design, tear strength, abrasion resistance, flexing resistance,
hydrolysis and interlayer bond strength.
(e)Labeling: in accordance with 7 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (f).
c.Key inspection/test items: whole footwear Impact resistance and compression
resistance, and chromium VI content of the Upper.
20.Batch-by-batch Inspection
(1)Sampling Principles:
a.Protective boots for occupational health: samples taken from each category
depending on the material (rubber or plastic) and test reagent classification
respectively. For each category and test reagent classification, 2 pairs if the
quantity of the batch is less than 2,000 pairs and 4 pairs if the quantity is more
than 2,000 pairs.
b.The Inspection Authority may seal the same number of samples mentioned in
the preceding paragraphs and put them in the custody of the obligatory
inspection applicant for re-inspection or re-testing.
(2)Processing time of inspection: 10 working days upon receipt of the samples.
(3)Inspection agency: Tainan Branch of the BSMI.
21.Type-Approved Batch Inspection
(1)The Inspection Authority shall sample products for inspection based on a
rate of 20%. Batches not sampled are subject to document review with a view
to simplifying inspection processes.
(2)Where the products sampled are found not in compliance with the inspection
requirements, subsequent products of the same type shall be inspected by batch.
The sampling rate may be resumed to 20% after compliance of the same type
for 3 consecutive batches.
(3)2 pairs shall be taken from the batch being sampled for inspection, and shall
be inspected/tested and their label verified according to Clause 19.(2)c.
(4)Processing time of inspection: 10 working days upon receipt of the samples.
(5)Inspection agency: Tainan Branch of the BSMI.
22.Principles of Type Determination:
(1)Protective boots for occupational health
a.Same type: products of the same category (rubber or plastic).
b.Main type: among products of same type, any reagent classification may be
selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, reagent classifications other
than the main type.
(2)Safety footwear and protective footwear:
a.Same type: shoes of the same category and material (4 categories: rubber
soles with other parts in leather and other materials, polymer soles with other
parts in leather and other materials, soles and other parts all in rubber, soles and
other parts all in plastic).
b.Main type: among products of the same type, the one with the most numerous
functions. Where there are more than two designs (design A-low shoes, design
B-ankle boots, design C-half-knee boots, design D-knee-height boots and
design E-thigh boots) having the most numerous functions, any of the designs
may be selected as the main type. If there are no safety footwear, then
protective footwear is the main type. Where there are more than two designs
(designs A, B, C, D and E) having the most numerous functions, any of the
designs may be selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, the rest of the designs and
functions other than the main type.
23.Technical documents and samples of products to be submitted along with
the application under RPC or TABI scheme:
(1)Protective boots for occupational health:
a.Test reports for the materials of vamps and soles.
b.Descriptions of quality assurance system.
c.Samples:
(a)Main type: 2 pairs for each reagent classification.
(b)Series of type: 2 pairs for each reagent classification.
(2)Safety footwear and protective footwear:
a.Test reports for the materials of vamps and soles.
b.Where special functions are labeled on the product, test reports issued by
testing laboratories accredited by Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) or
members of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC)
indicating that testing is performed against relevant requirements regarding the
special functions, and declarations.
c.Descriptions of quality assurance system.
d.Samples:
(a)Main type: 7 pairs. Vamp material identical to the finished product
(including leather, coated fabric or textile, rubber or polymeric) shall be
provided for type test, if it is not able to take the required size and weight for
test from finished product.
(b)Series of type: 2 pairs
24.Type test items:
(1)Protective boots for occupational health:
a.Main type: same as Clause 19.(1).
b.Series of type (key items): non-permeation of the final product, and toecap
compression resistance and toecap corrosion resistance for footwear products
with metallic toecaps.
(2)Safety footwear and protective footwear:
a.Main type: same as Clause 19.(2)b.
b.Series of type (key item): same as Clause 19.(2)c.
25.Type-test agency
(1)Protective boots for occupational health: Tainan Branch of the BSMI.
(2)Safety footwear and protective footwear: Tainan Branch of the BSMI or
BSMI designated testing laboratories.
Chapter 5 – Inspection Requirements for Protective Helmets
26.Inspection standards and test items
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds:
CNS 2396, all items.
(2)Protective helmets for pedal cyclists and protective helmets for skating and
similar activities: CNS 13371, all items.
(3)Industrial protective helmets: CNS 1336, all items. Additional tests shall be
conducted according to the performance claims on the label.
(4)Helmets for baseball activities: CNS 13338, all items.
(5)Helmets for soft baseball and softball use: CNS 13339, all items.
(6)Catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities: CNS 13340, all items.
27.Sampling Principles for Batch-by-Batch Inspection
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds:
a.With eye protector: 8 samples, 3 to be sealed and put in the custody of the
obligatory inspection applicant for re-inspection.
b.Without eye protector: 8 samples, 4 to be sealed and put in the custody of the
obligatory inspection applicant for re-inspection.
(2)Protective helmets for pedal cyclists: 5 samples.
(3)Protective helmets for skating and similar activities: 4 samples.
(4)Industrial protective helmets:
a.For prevention of injuries caused by falling or randomly projected objects: 6
samples.
b.For protection in the events of tumbling and falling: 6 samples.
c.Additional samples for protective helmets with performance claims on the
label:
(a)For electrical insulation at high voltage: 1 sample.
(b)Ultra-low temperature: 2 samples (4 samples if two claims are labeled).
(c)Lateral rigidity: 1 sample.
(d)Flame resistance: 1 sample.
(5)For composite or multifunctional protective helmets for motorcycles and
scooters, for bicycles, and for activities such as ice skating, the number of
samples shall be increased according to the following types of accessories
listed below:
a.Lithium battery (or battery packs): 1 sample.
b.Accessories within the scope of inspection (Bluetooth audio and video
playing, and photography, etc., other than lithium batteries): 1 sample.
(6)Helmets for baseball activities, helmet for soft baseball and softball use, and
catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities: 4 samples.
(7)For protective helmets other than protective helmets for drivers and
passengers of motorcycles and moped, the Inspection Authority may seal the
same number of samples mentioned in the preceding five paragraphs and put
them in the custody of the obligatory inspection applicant for re-inspection.
(8)If commodities in the same batch contain different specifications (sizes), the
Inspection Authority may request the obligatory inspection application to
provide a list of different specifications (sizes), samples will be drawn from the
specification (size) of the highest quantity.
28.Processing time of batch-by-batch inspection
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds,
protective helmets for pedal cyclists, protective helmets for skating and similar
activities, helmets for baseball activities, helmets for soft baseball and softball
use, and catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities: 7 working days
upon receipt of the samples.
(2)Industrial protective helmets: 7 working days upon receipt of the samples.
(3)Composite or multifunctional protective helmets for motorcycles and
scooters, for bicycles, and for activities such as ice skating: 14 working days
upon receipt of the samples.
29.Principles of Type Determination under RPC:
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds:
a.Same type: products of the same category (general type or enhanced type),
shell and impact absorbing padding.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any product may be selected as
the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, the shells, impact absorption
padding, chinstrap or buckle use different materials or the other components
are different.
(2)Protective helmets for pedal cyclists and protective helmets for skating and
similar activities:
a.Same type: products of the same shell, impact absorption and vents.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any product may be selected as
the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, the shells, impact absorption
padding, chinstrap or buckle use different materials or the other components
are different..
(3)Industrial protective helmets
a.Same type: products of the same shell, same harness and same category.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any product may be selected as
the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, the shells and harness use
different materials, and the chinstrap with neck support (strap for back of head)
is adjusted in a different way.
(4)Helmets for baseball, helmets for soft baseball and softball activities and
catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities:
a.Same type: products of the same shell and impact absorption padding.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any product may be selected as
the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, the shell uses different
materials.
30.Technical documents to be submitted along with the application for RPC:
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds:
testing report for the material of shell, chinstrap and absorption padding.
(2)Protective helmets for pedal cyclists and protective helmets for skating and
similar activities: testing report for the material of shell, absorption padding,
chinstrap and buckle.
(3)Industrial protective helmets, helmets for baseball, helmets for soft baseball
and softball activities, and catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities:
testing report for the material of shell.
31.Type Test Items:
(1)Protective helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and mopeds:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(1).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test and penetration resistance
test for different shells; impact absorption test for different impact absorption
paddings; chinstrap strengthening test and roll off test for different chinstraps
or buckles.
(2)Protective helmets for pedal cyclists:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(2).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test for different shells or
impact absorption paddings; chinstrap strengthening test and roll off test for
different chinstraps or buckles.
(3)Protective helmets for skating and similar activities:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(2).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test for different shells or
impact absorption paddings; chinstrap strengthening test for different
chinstraps or buckles.
(4)Industrial protective helmets:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(3).
b.Series of type: same as Clause 26.(3).
(5)Helmets for baseball activities:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(4).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test.
(6)Helmets for soft baseball and softball activities:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(5).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test.
(7)Catcher helmets for baseball and softball activities:
a.Main type: same as Clause 26.(6).
b.Series of type (key items): impact absorption test.
32.Inspection agency: Tainan Branch of the BSMI.
33.Industrial protective helmets for electrical insulation at high voltage shall be
labelled "electrical insulation ability (7kV or under) and voltage test (20kV and
10mA or under)" in accordance with the inspection standards. If there is
restriction on the voltage, for example under 440V, it may be added to the
labeling content.
Chapter 6 – Inspection Requirements for Eye Protectors
34.Inspection Standards and Test Items
(1)Eye protector for welding:
a.Inspection standard: CNS 7177 and CNS 7175.
b.Test items:
(a)Transmittance (maximum spectral transmittance of ultraviolet, luminous
transmittance, maximum mean spectral transmittance of infrared), variation in
transmittance, quality of material and surface, ocular minimum robustness or
ocular increased robustness, stability at an elevated temperature and marking in
CNS 7177.
(b)Design and manufacture (general construction, headbands), dimensions,
resistance to ignition and resistance to corrosion in CNS 7175.
c.Key Test Items:
(a)Transmittance (maximum spectral transmittance of ultraviolet, luminous
transmittance, maximum mean spectral transmittance of infrared), stability at
an elevated temperature and marking in CNS 7177.
(b)Resistance to ignition in CNS 7175.
(c)Variation in transmittance and ocular minimum robustness or ocular
increased robustness are additionally tested in accordance with CNS 7177 for
different lens materials.
(d)Design and manufacture (general construction, headbands) and dimensions
are additionally tested in accordance with CNS 7175 for different structures.
(2)Eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare) or no filtering function:
a.Inspection standard: CNS 7177.
b.Test items: Design and manufacturing requirements (general construction,
headbands), field of vision, spherical, astigmatic and prismatic refractive
powers, transmittance (spectral transmittance and recognition of signal lights
are additionally tested for eye protector with filtering function of industrial sun
glare), variation in transmittance, quality of material and surface, ocular
minimum robustness or ocular increased robustness, stability at an elevated
temperature, resistance to corrosion, resistance to ignition and marking.
c.Key Test Items:
(a)Transmittance, stability at an elevated temperature, resistance to ignition and
Marking.
(b)Spherical, astigmatic and prismatic refractive powers, variation in
transmittance, ocular minimum robustness or ocular increased robustness are
additionally tested for different lens materials. Spectral transmittance and
recognition of signal lights are additionally tested for eye protector with
filtering function of industrial sun glare.
(c)Design and manufacturing requirements (general construction, headbands),
field of vision are additionally tested for different structures.
(3)Filters:
a.Inspection standard: CNS 7177.
b.Test items: Transmittance (maximum spectral transmittance of ultraviolet,
luminous transmittance, maximum mean spectral transmittance of infrared),
variation in transmittance, quality of material and surface, ocular minimum
robustness or ocular increased robustness, stability at an elevated temperature,
resistance to ignition and marking.
c.Key Test Items: transmittance (maximum spectral transmittance of ultraviolet,
luminous transmittance, maximum mean spectral transmittance of infrared)
(4)Welding face shields:
a.Inspection standard: CNS 7175. Those with filter or with filtering function
shall be tested in accordance with the preceding paragraphs.
b.Test items: design and manufacture (general construction, field of vision,
materials, headbands, heat insulation, replacement), dimensions, area of
coverage of welder’s face shields and safety helmet mounted welder’s face
shields, resistance of welder’s shields to damage when dropped, light
reflectance of welder’s shields, light attenuation of welder’s shields, electrical
insulation of welder’s shields, resistance to ignition, resistance of welder’s
shields to hot penetration, resistance to corrosion, mass and marking.
c.Key Test Items:
(a)Resistance of welder’s shields to damage when dropped, light reflectance of
welder’s shields, electrical insulation of welder’s shields, resistance to ignition,
resistance of welder’s shields to hot penetration, mass and marking.
(b)Design and manufacture (general construction, field of vision, materials,
headbands, heat insulation, replacement), dimensions, area of coverage of
welder’s face shields and safety helmet mounted welder’s face shields, light
attenuation of welder’s shields are additionally tested for different structures.
(5)Eye protector for vehicular users: CNS 13370, all items.
(6)Eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists and similar activities: Section 8
of CNS 13371, all items; labeling in accordance with Sections 9.1(i) and 9.2(g)
of CNS 13371.
35.Sampling Principles for Batch-by-Batch Inspection
(1)Eye protector for welding: 4 samples for each category (spectacle, front, and
goggle), scale number, lens material and structure.
(2)Eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare) or no filtering function: 4 samples for each category (spectacle, front,
goggle and face shield), scale number (a combination of the code number and
the shade number), lens material and structure.
(3)Filters: 3 samples for each scale number.
(4)Welding face shields: 3 samples for each structure.
(5)Eye protector for vehicular users:
a.Goggle type: 4 samples if there are less than two hundred in a batch, 6
samples if there are less than four hundred in a batch, 8 samples if there are less
than six hundred in a batch and 10 samples if there are more than six hundred
in a batch.
b.Visor and helmet type: 10 samples (including 2 samples for protectors
installed on the protective helmet).
(6)Eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists and similar activities:
a.Goggle type: 4 samples if there are less than two hundred in a batch, 6
samples if there are less than four hundred in a batch, 8 samples if there are less
than six hundred in a batch and 10 samples if there are more than six hundred
in a batch.
b.Visor and helmet type: 10 samples (including 2 samples for protectors
installed on the protective helmet).
(7)The Inspection Authority may seal the same number of samples mentioned
in the preceding 6 subclauses and put them in the custody of the obligatory
inspection applicant for re-inspection or re-testing.
36.Processing time of batch-by-batch inspection: 7 working days upon receipt
of the samples.
37.Principles of Type Determination under RPC:
(1)Eye protectors for welding:
a.Same type: products of the same category (spectacle, front, and goggle).
b.Main type: among products of the same type, the one with the most numerous
functions. Where there are more than one product having the most numerous
functions, the one having the largest scale number is selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, those having differences in
scale number, lens material or structure other than the main type.
(2)Eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare) or no filtering function:
a.Same type: products of the same category (spectacle, front, goggle and face
shield).
b.Main type: among products of the same type, the one with the most numerous
functions. Where there are more than one product having the most numerous
functions, the one having the maximum shade number of the scale number is
regarded as the main type. Where the shade number is the same, the one having
the maximum code number of the scale number is regarded as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, those having differences in
scale number (a combination of the code number and the shade number), lens
material or structure other than the main type.
(3)Filters:
a.Type: all filters are of the same type.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any scale number may be
selected as the main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, any scale number other than
the main type.
(4)Welding face shields:
a.Same type: products of the same category (helmet or hand shield).
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any may be selected as the
main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, those with different material
or structure other than the main type.
(5)Eye protectors for vehicular users:
a.Same type: products of the same category (goggle, visor, and helmet),
material and eye-protecting component.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any may be selected as the
main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, those with different colors
or structures (connection methods to the helmet) other than the main type.
(6)Eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists and similar activities
a.Same type: products of the same category (goggle, visor, and helmet),
material and eye-protecting component.
b.Main type: among products of the same type, any may be selected as the
main type.
c.Series of type: among products of the same type, those having different colors
or structures (the way attaching to the helmet) from the main type.
38.Testing reports for the material of lens, if not made of glass, shall be
submitted together with the application for RPC. For eye protectors for welding,
eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare) or no filtering function, filters and welding face shields, testing report
from third-party laboratories indicating compliance with requirements for the
claimed functions shall be provided.
39.Type Test Items:
(1)Eye protectors for welding:
a.Main type: same as Clause 34.(1)b.
b.Series of type (key items): same as Clause 34.(1)c.
(2)Eye protectors with filtering function (ultraviolet, infrared or industrial sun
glare) or no filtering function:
a.Main type: same as Clause 34.(2)b.
b.Series of type (key items): same as Clause 34.(2)c.
(3)Filters:
a.Main type: same as Clause 34.(3)b.
b.Series of type (key items): same as Clause 34.(3)c.
(4)Welding face shields:
a.Main type: same as Clause 34.(4)b.
b.Series of type (key items): same as Clause 34.(4)c.
(5)Eye protectors for vehicular users:
a.Main type: same as Clause 34.(5).
b.Series of type (key items): optical properties (parallelism, dioptric power and
degree of transparency) shall be conducted for different colors; strength, cold
resistance and adjustable items shall be conducted for different structures
(connection methods with the helmets).
(6)Eye-protection of helmets for pedal cyclists and similar activities:
a.Main type: as specified in Clause 34.(6).
b.Series of type (key items): optical properties (parallelism, dioptric power and
degree of transparency) shall be conducted for different colors; strength, cold
resistance and adjustable items shall be conducted for different structures
(connection methods with the helmets).
40.Inspection Agency: Tainan Branch of the BSMI. |