Taiwan Proposes Six New Concerned Chemical Substances to Strengthen Chemical Risk Management
Jul-21-2026
On July 20, 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOE) released a draft amendment to the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act, proposing to add six additional substances to the Concerned...
Read MoreTaiwan Ministry of Environment Plans to Strengthen Air Pollution Control for Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)
Jul-15-2026
May 2026 Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) announced plans to introduce stricter control measures for Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), a toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) generated as a by-product during incomplete combustion or...
Read MoreTaiwan Expands Mercury Import Ban in Line with Minamata Convention Requirements
On June 23, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced significant amendments to the “Restriction on the Import of Mercury-Containing Products,” expanding the list of prohibited items and tightening control over mercury-containing electronic measurement devices. The updated regulation aligns Taiwan’s policy...
Read MoreTaiwan Proposes Updates to Inspection Requirements for Paint and Coating Products
Jun-23-2026
On 12 June 2026, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs published a draft amendment to the legal inspection requirements for regulated paint and coating products. This was subsequently notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on...
Read MoreBoric Acid and Borax Food Contamination Concerns Re-Emerge in Taiwan Amid Ongoing Food Safety Warnings
On 10 June 2026, renewed concerns over food safety have emerged in Taiwan as reports of the illegal presence of boric acid and borax in traditional foods such as alkaline rice dumplings have resurfaced ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival. Health experts warn that...
Read MoreTaiwan Revises Controlled Toxic Chemical Substance Management Requirements Under TCCSCA
May-14-2026
On 27 April 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced amendments to the “Listed Toxic Chemical Substances and Their Management Requirements” under the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act (TCCSCA)....
Read MoreTaiwan Consults on GHS Revision 8 Amendments to Hazard Communication Rules
May-13-2026
On 7 May 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour (MoL) published draft amendments to the Regulations for the Labelling and Hazard Communication of Hazardous Chemicals for public consultation. The proposal published in the Taiwan’s Official Gazette, would update chemical hazard classification, labelling elements, Safety...
Read MoreTaiwan Launches Cross-Ministerial PFAS Management Project for 2026–2027
May-07-2026
On May 7, 2026, Taiwan’s Chemicals Administration under the Ministry of Environment announced a major public procurement project. This project aims to strengthen Taiwan’s cross-ministerial management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during 2026–2027. Titled “2026–2027 Cross-Ministerial PFAS Management Promotion Plan,” the...
Read MoreTaiwan Expands Toxic Chemical Contril List with Methoxychlor, Dechlorane Plus, and UV-328 in Line with Stockholm Convention
Apr-28-2026
On 27 April 2026, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan (MOENV) announced amendments to the Regulations on Listed Toxic Chemical Substances and Their Operational Management through the Chemicals Administration. These amendments add three persistent organic pollutants (POPs), namely methoxychlor, dechlorane plus, and UV-328 to the control list. They also strengthen mercury...
Read MoreTaiwan Proposes Stricter Mercury Limits for Dry Batteries Under New Environmental Draft Amendment
Mar-22-2026
On March 13, 2026, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan (MOENV) announced a draft amendment proposing stricter mercury control measures for dry batteries. This will strengthen the domestic implementation of international...
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