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.

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