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Testing Technology and

05 Capability

The growing complexity and diversity of engineering technologies in food, medicinal
products, medical devices and cosmetics make the managment and measurement of
them more challenging than ever before. TFDA continues to advance laboratory testing
capabilities and estibilish fast, reliable, and internationally harmonized methods to
identify unknown substances, contingencies, and contaminants which may hurt product
qualities and public health. TFDA also continues to strengthen test capacities and quality
of local government health bureaus, constructs effective streaming system, encourages
civil laboratory certifications to ensure the quality and reliability of commissioned tests,

effectively use test resources and expand test capacities.

Section 1. The Mission and Functions of National
Laboratory

Current Status

The National Laboratory is in charge of testing, formulating analytical methods,
conducting research and investigations, supplying standards, and providing technical
support and assistance to regional centers and health bureaus for medicinal products,
food products, and cosmetics in the country. TFDA aggressively promotes the persistent
development of the National Laboratory and launches into the perfection.

Policies and Outcomes

1. Test business

In 2016, 86,600 tests were carried out for 7,618 specimens. Details are described in the
following:
(1) Collaborate with administrative management: Including test for product application
permit registration, batch seal and tests for biologics, boarder examination for condoms

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