Taiwan Regulatory News

MOENV Strengthens Water Protection: PFAS Added to Taiwan’s Surface Water Quality Standards

Nov-04-2025

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On 30 October 2025, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced draft amendments to the “Classification and Water Quality Standards for Surface Water Bodies”, introducing new measures to protect public health and...

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Ministry of Environment Announces Draft Amendments to the List and Management of Toxic Chemical Substances

Nov-04-2025

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On 4 November 2025, Taiwan's Ministry of Environment (MOENV) released a draft amendment to the List of Toxic Chemical Substances and Its Management Measures.The proposal adds the following substances as toxic...

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Taiwan Proposes to Ban Methoxychlor in Environmental Pesticides

Oct-14-2025

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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

Sep-22-2025

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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...

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

Sep-17-2025

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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...

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

Sep-09-2025

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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...

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

Sep-09-2025

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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,...

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

Sep-09-2025

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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

Aug-11-2025

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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

Aug-10-2025

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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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