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Figure 2-8-5 The 3 PIC/S Expert Circle Meeting on Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
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(3) The International Symposium on Food Additives was held in Taiwan on July 21, 2015. Experts
from the International Food Additive Council (IFAC), the US, Canada, Japan, and other
countries were invited to the Symposium to discuss many topics that covered global safety
assessments, management measures, and good industrial practices related to food additives.
(4) The 2015 International Symposium on Substance and Prescription Drug Abuse was held in
Taiwan during September 1 to 2, 2015 (Figure 2-8-6). Eight experts from the US, Finland,
Austria, and Australia were invited to share their experiences and exchange opinions with drug
abuse experts and professionals in Taiwan, helping to develop measures for preventing drug
abuse and monitoring controlled drug prescriptions in Taiwan.
(5) The International Symposium on Food Nanotechnology, held in Taiwan on September 21,
2015, served as a platform for technical exchange. Experts from Japan, the UK, Hong Kong,
and the US were invited to discuss a variety of topics ranging from the use of nanotechnology
in the food industry, safety issues, to sources management.
(6) The 2015 International Conference on Medical Devices Regulations in the Asia-Paci?c Region
was held in Taiwan during October 21 to 22, 2015. Experts on medical device regulations and
central health authorities from South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia were invited to
give talks on the current status and future prospects of pre- and post-market regulations and
management for medical devices in the Asia-Paci?c region, helping businesses gain a better
understanding of overseas regulations to expand their export markets.

2015 International Symposium on the Prevention of Drug
94 Figure 2-8-6 Abuse and Monitoring of Controlled Drug Prescriptions