CNS 15663, also known as Taiwan RoHS, was published on July 30, 2013. BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection, M.O.E.A., R.O.C.) adopted it as one of the required inspection standards for Electrical and Electronic products, both imported and domestic, and it went into effect December 1, 2016. The six restricted substances for Taiwan are lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), PBB, PBDE, and chromium VI (Cr+6) with thresholds of 0.1wt % for all substances in the homogeneous material, except for Cd, which is 0.01wt%.

The categories regulated under Taiwan RoHS are:

Large household appliancesSmall household appliancesIT and telecommunication equipmentConsumer equipmentLighting equipment (including electric light bulbs and household luminaires)Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools)Toys, leisure and sports equipmentAutomatic dispensersOther equipment (equipment covered by   CNS 3765, CNS 14408 and CNS 14336-1)

The Waste Disposal Act makes manufacturers and importers bear the financial responsibility for recycling by registering with the Recycling Fund Management Board, reporting annually, and paying into the Recycling Program that collects materials and products when they reach their end-of-life. Collection points for recycling waste items are required at certain retail locations, like supermarkets and convenience stores.

The Resource Circulation Promotion Act (RCPA) acts alongside the Waste Disposal Act for electronics and waste management in Taiwan. Recently renamed from the Resource Recycling Act to shift toward full life-cycle management, this framework is administered by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV). Manufacturers and importers of designated electronic products must pay a mandatory recycling levy into a government-managed fund. The framework also introduces strict ecodesign mandates, enforcing green design principles, product repairability, and the mandatory use of circulation labels for digital information disclosure.