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2017 Taiwan Food and Drug Administration Annual Report Chapter 5. Testing Technology and Capability

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Figure 5-1 Test standards for biologics (VI) Figure 5-2 Chinese pharmacopoeia 8 ed.

3. Strengthening the testing capacity of the national laboratory
On the topics of illegal additives, emergent GM products, emergent contaminants,
adulteration products and unknown microorganisms, the testing capacities and
technology of TFDA haven been greatly improved through purchasing equipment and
the host of “International food adulteration test and Chinese herb misuse identification

seminars” as well as more than 10 national conferences or advisory board meetings.
Through technology communication and experience sharing, TFDA strengthens
laboratory quality assurance operations and actively passes certifications to obtain the
recognition of international institutes.

(1) Discovery of high-risk and high-violation products
A. Electronic cigarettes are currently illegal in Taiwan but have begun spreading

amongst users. To safeguard public health, TFDA carried out tests of specimens
submitted by local health bureaus, prosecutor's offices, police departments, and
the Customs Administration. In 2014, 395 specimens were tested, whereas the
number was greatly increased to 2,134 in 2015 and further increased to 3,062 in
2016. From 2014 to 2016, a total of 5,591 tests for electronic cigarette specimens
were completed and nicotine content was found in 74% of the specimens
(Figure 5-3). The specimens that contain nicotine were transferred to the original
authorities for subsequent handling.

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