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 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...
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Taiwan 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...
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