Date：2026/01/23

BSMI Accelerates the Development of National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Standards to Align with International Practices and Drive Industry Growth

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) stated today (January

15) that, to ensure the safety and performance of hydrogen fuel cell applications,

the international practice primarily follows the IEC 62282 series of standards for

the testing and verification of hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems and

their components.

To accelerate the alignment of Taiwan’s hydrogen fuel cell standards with

international benchmarks, BSMI established an inter-ministerial Hydrogen Energy

Standards Working Group in 2024. The working group systematically reviews and

analyzes relevant international standards while continuously coordinating

standardization requirements with government agencies and state-owned

enterprises.

BSMI further noted that, as of the end of 2025, a total of 17 CNS national

standards related to hydrogen fuel cells have been completed. These standards

cover the mainstream Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) and Solid

Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) currently available on the market, encompassing safety,

performance, and testing and verification requirements from single cells, stacks,

and modules through to complete power generation systems. In addition,

standards for mobile grid-connected, vehicle-mounted, and micro-scale hydrogen

fuel cell power generation systems will be established and revised in phases to

address product safety and testing requirements in resilient power grids,

transportation systems, and consumer electronics.

Moreover, in coordination with relevant policy initiatives, BSMI will establish local

testing capabilities for hydrogen fuel cell systems at the 100 kW scale, providing

domestic industries with testing and verification services and reducing the cost

and time associated with overseas testing. To keep pace with international

developments, BSMI will continue reviewing and revising relevant safety and

testing standards, providing guidance for government, industry, academia, and

research institutions, while driving industrial development and technological

advancement.

Hydrogen fuel cells offer advantages such as high energy density, low noise,

minimal pollution and carbon emissions, diverse fuel options, and long-duration

operation. They can serve as distributed power sources for resilient power grids,

effectively addressing noise and exhaust emissions commonly associated with

conventional diesel generators. Hydrogen fuel cells can also provide power for

transportation applications (such as vehicles and vessels), compact electronic

devices (including laptops and portable power banks), as well as backup power

supply for critical facilities, including hospitals and emergency shelters.

Responsible Division: Inspection Technical Division

Contact Person: Yang Li-yuan, Deputy Director, Inspection Technology Division

Telephone: 02-23431700 ext. 3311;

Email: ly.yang@bsmi.gov.tw