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(2) To upgrade laboratory testing technology and to strengthen the laboratories
’
network
functions.
(3) To invigorate the capacity and function of the national laboratory.
6. To Accelerate International Cooperation and Cross-Strait Exchanges
(1) To develop a harmonious global environment with abiding respect for the international
cooperative regulations.
(2) To promote contemporary food and drug testing.
7. To Reinforce Risk Management
(1) To strengthen food safety risk assessment capabilities.
(2) To promote consumer education and risk communication.
(3) To fortify consumer protection infrastructure.
Section 2 Organization Framework and Job Delegation
In coordination with the Ministry of Health and Welfare organizational transformation,
the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry and Welfare (TFDA) was formed on July 23,
2013, committed to provide professional service to each consumer and safeguard each
individual
’
s food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics safety.
Organizational Duties
The TFDA is in charge of food, drugs, controlled drugs, medical equipment and
cosmetics related management including relevant policy and regulation creation,
drafting and enforcement. The TFDA carries the functions as the following: product
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chain monitoring and correlated training, product of laboratory testing, research
and technological development, product of risk assessment and management
comprehensive, product monitoring outbreaks investigation and resolution and
promoting consumer protection.
The TFDA
1. TFDA has different divisions - food, drug, medical devices & cosmetics and the
controlled drugs promoting policy making and reinforcement. Risk management
research and development are also included in our management realm. We have
Center Regional Administration in northern, southern and central Taiwan, that
are responsible for product quality control, risk factor management, distribution,
monitoring and border control. Div. of Planning & Research Development is in
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