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Food and Drug Administration
Chapter
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International Cooperation and Cross-
Strait Exchanges
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Through a variety of international cooperation and exchanges, TFDA has been able to
access relevant information, to improve operational measures, to increase business results
and accelerate the integration with international standards, and to achieve the purpose of
regulatory harmonization.
Section 1 International Cooperation and Exchange
Status
On January 1, 2013, TFDA has formally joined the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention
and Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). As an active member, TFDA is actively involved in
leadership exchange meetings in Europe, America, Japan and other countries. TFDA
has signed agreements and memorandum, built cooperation platforms to enhance our
international reputation, and through participation in international regulatory harmonizing
organization, TFDA has built a complete data bank for the international regulatory
information and maintained compliance with international standards.
Policy and Outcome
1. Participation in International Organizations and Activities
(1) PIC/S committee meeting and expert circles
On September 9-14, 2013, TFDA hosted
“
The 20
th
PIC/S Expert Circle Meeting on
Human Blood, Tissues and Cells
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22 different countries attended the conference. TFDA was elected as Deputy Chair of
sub-committee on Compliance and member for couple more sub-committees. Strong
bonding with PIC/S was established and leadership of TFDA was recognized.
The 20
th
PIC/S Expert Circle Meeting on Human Blood, Tissues and Cells