Regulatory Briefing
Taiwan’s chemical regulatory framework is primarily governed by the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act (TCCSCA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
News
Taiwan 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...
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Taiwan 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...
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