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one in northern Hsinchu and one in the Kaohsiung biomedical science park. Furthermore, for
the convenience of the consumer, a new policy was passed to allow three additional items
of Class two medical devices to be sold on websites, television channels and by mail order
service after approval. In 2013 the TFDA had accomplished standards, guidelines and draft
making with respect to a total of 516 drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
The TFDA cooperates with the Executive Yuan in stopping the sale of illegal medication
through radio advertisement. The confiscation rate of illegal drugs has decreased from
27.22% in 2010 to 1.71 % in 2013, and the non-compliance rate of advertisement dropped
from 13.93% in 2010 to 5.14% in 2013.
In 2013, the TFDA had signed three memoranda of understanding on cooperation regarding
food, drugs and cosmetics. Since January 1, 2013, the TFDA has become a member of the
Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Schemes (PIC/S), which allows the TFDA to access
global pharmaceutical safety warning information promptly, and decreases the redundant
rechecks for pharmaceutical plants. This helps in further boosting Taiwan pharmaceutical
medication export value and thusly establishing a stronger network with the global market.
Five Safety Strategies for a Safe Environment in the Future
To become a reliable keeper of food and drug safety, and to establish
a safe environment for the consumer, there are five strategic
aspects that we have promised to uphold.
First, safeguard a stable management system through good legal
framework and explicit implementation.
Second, safeguard products and raw materials importation.
Third, safeguard production through manufacture quality
assurance management.
Fourth, safeguard the distribution of products and raw materials
through management control.
Fifth, safeguard consumers through products safety
management.
Through these five multiple layers of safety management
strategies, we can achieve the ultimate goal of consumer
safety protection.
F D A
Acting Director-General
Food and Drug administration,
Ministry of Health and Welfare