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3. The Development and Promotion of New Testing Methods
(1) In 2013, 46 official analytical methods for foods were published. In addition, 61
and 9 recommended analytical methods for foods and cosmetics were published,
respectively.
(2) Developments of testing method for gossypol and copper chlorophyll in edible oils, and
maleic acid modified starch in food products.
(3) In 2013, six conferences related to methodology and one open forum on minimum
requirement for biologics were hosted by the TFDA.
4. Standard, Preparation and Supply
In 2013, the new HCV genotype 2 national standard was prepared and assigned a
unitage by the collaborative study.
Section 2 Laboratory Function Enhancement
Status
It take initiatives to develop fast and precise testing methods for the timely resolution
of critical outbreaks .By identifying the problem, causal factors will be clear out and
prevented from recurring. Thus, the consumer
’
s anxiety and concerns may be relieved by
providing scientific information and strategies through the public media.
Policy and Outcome
1. Incident of the Contamination of Dicyandiamide (DCD) in Imported New
Zealand Powdered Milk
(1) DCD is an approved nitrification inhibitor for increasing the efficiency of grass fertilizer in
New Zealand.
(2) January 24, 2013, the New Zealand authority made an announcement regarding to
the trace residue of DCD found in their dairy products. TFDA responded to the DCD
residue in milk as soon as the news announced.
(3) TFDA conducted surveillances and reported 1 out of 12 cases of New Zealand
powdered milk contained DCD. The residue level is below 0.06 mg/kg which is
considered as no health risk concern.
2. Maleic Anhydride Modified Starch Incident
(1) In May 2013, TFDA received a report from the Chiayi station, Investigation Bureau of
the Ministry of Justice regarding a suspected ingredient of illegal maleic anhydride
modified starch in foods. The illegal starch was used to increase chewy sensation of
tapioca balls, flat noodles, and taro balls according to the manufactures.