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 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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Taiwan 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...
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