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amendment of the “Regulations for Systematic Inspections of Imported Food” was issued and the
systematic inspection on the imported aquatic products and dairy products started since January 1,
2018.

2. Strengthening the management of imported edible shellfish

Shellfish products such as scallops, oysters, abalone, clams and mussels are the favorite
foods in Taiwan, but they are susceptible to water pollution of the growing and harvesting areas,

resulting in the potential risk of shellfish poisoning toxin and norovirus. The relevant food
poisoning cases and international food safety warnings often occur.
For the purpose of strengthening the management of imported edible shellfish in foreign
sources, a new measure was issued on October 31, 2017, the edible shellfish listed in 0307 of the
Harmonized System Codes (HS codes) imported to Taiwan shall be accompanied with a health
certificate including the information of harvesting area, and this new measure was implemented
since January 1, 2018. The food safety management of imported shellfish product has entered a
new phase (Figure 2-1).

Overseas

Exporting country Our border Post-market
monitoring
The competent authority Annual
Shellfish issues an official document Harvesting Export Import monitoring
products containing harvesting area area plan
Health
1. Products that have not International education
entered a record: System- Transport promotion
atic check Border Qualified Import
2. Products with input inspection 1. Consumer
records: Routine check Check the official documentation of the 2. Caterers
exporting country and check the health items 3. Importers

Figure2-1 Imported shellfish products food safety management of our country

3. Introduction of online applications of the supporting
documents for export

The executions of the Government have been closely following the international technology
development trends, to drive the shift toward the digital services.
From May 9, 2016, the new version of the Application System for Export of Food Sanitation

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