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 hi  tech, for examples, the Bluetooth video 
playback and photography functi ons. As these new functions are battery -powered (secondary lithium 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 Batch 
Inspection . 
 
Proposed date of impleme ntation:  To be determined  by the date of the announcement  
 
Products (HS/CCCN codes) covered and their applicable inspection standards:  
Description  of Goods  Reference 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 mopeds  6506.10.90.90.7 -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 skates  6506.10.90.90.7 -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, a secondary lithium battery pack, battery 
management system, or the components/accessories of the listed products contain a secondary lithium 
battery, a secondary lithium battery pack or battery management system, they are categorized as multi -
functional  and shall comply with the following inspection requirements:  
(1) The position of a secondary lithium battery, a secondary lithium battery pack or battery management 
system shall not be within the testing area specified in th e respective inspection standard. ( “shock 
absorption test” and “penetration resistance test” of CNS 2396 ; “shock absorption test” of CNS 
13371)  (2) Labeling: risk level 1 and risk statement shall be labeled on the body of the product and user manual 
in accor dance with Sections G.5.1 and G.5.2 , Appendix G of CNS 62133 -2:2018 (labeling not 
required on the body of a secondary lithium battery or a secondary lithium battery pack).  
(3) Method of test in terms of the shock absorption test and penetration resistance tes t under the 
respective inspection standard CNS 2396 (“shock absorption test” and “penetration resistance test”) 
and CNS 13371 (“shock absorption test”): a secondary lithium battery or a secondary lithium battery 
pack  shall be charged to full capacity and t urned 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 a secondary lithium battery or a secondary lithium battery pack 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 a secondary l ithium battery, a secondary lithium battery pack 
or battery management system . 
3. For a 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 31 December 2020 b y 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 31 December 2023. Failure to renew the certificate 
before 31 December 2 020 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.  
 
 
 