Taiwan Proposes to Ban Methoxychlor in Environmental Pesticides

On October 14, 2025, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) of Taiwan proposed an amendment to the List of Prohibited Ingredients and Testing Methods for Environmental Pesticides, adding Methoxychlor (CAS No. 72-43-5)...

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Taiwan Advances Sustainable Textile Procurement with Focus on Chemical Compliance

On September 19, 2025, the Department of Resource Recycling under Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment recognized 14 organizations for promoting sustainable and circular procurement of textiles. In line with international circular economy trends,...

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Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment Advances Digital Transformation of Wastewater Management

On 17 September 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MoENV) announced draft amendments to the Regulations Governing Water Pollution Prevention Measures and Testing Reporting Management. The revision aims to strengthen water quality protection through   digitalized monitoring,...

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Taiwan OSHA to Host Regional Seminars on Workplace Environmental Monitoring and Exposure Assessment

On 5 September 2025, Taiwan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces that it will hold three regional seminars from October 1 to 8, 2025 to guide employers and occupational safety personnel on workplace...

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Taiwan Strengthens Drinking Water Safety with New PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Guidelines

On 9 September 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MEO) announced that nationwide drinking water tests for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are in compliance with national limits. At the same time, the...

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Taiwan to Revise Chemical Hazard Communication Rules Following GHS Revision 8 Update

On 9 September 2025, TaiWan's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announces that it will host free online seminars on 21 and 22 October 2025 to introduce updates to the Globally Harmonized...

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Taiwan Holds Online Briefing on Hazard and Exposure Data Submission for Existing Chemicals

On 18 June 2025, Taiwan’s authorities held an online briefing to guide registrants on preparing and submitting hazard and exposure assessment data for existing chemical substances under the “Regulations on Registration...

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Taiwan Amends New Chemical Substance Registration Regulations to Streamline Process and Avoid Duplicate Applications

On August 8, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor officially amended several provisions of the Regulations on the Registration of New Chemical Substances, aiming to cut down on redundant procedures and make compliance...

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Taiwan to Add PFOS, PFOA, NP/NPEO, and Cycloterpenes to Toxic Chemical List in June 2025

Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment has announced stricter controls on several high- risk chemicals, including PFOS, PFOA, nonylphenol (NP), nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEO), and cycloterpenes. Starting June 1, 2025, these substances will be...

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Taiwan EPA Plans to Regulate 269 PFAS Chemicals as Concerned Substances

On 5 August 2025, Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) announced a draft plan to regulate 269 (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as Concerned Chemical Substances. These chemicals are widely used and can persist...

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