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06 Special Project

To improve the efficiency on investigating food and drug crime, an inter-departmental
platform has been established to integrate resources from diverse departments, and demonstrate
government’s active role in combating related crime. To address folk prescriptions and rumors
spreading online, TFDA established a “Rumor Buster” online, which clarify rumors with scientific
evidences, and resolve public concerns. Moreover, TFDA continuously enhanced national
laboratories facilities, and participated in international laboratory events. Through interacting
and sharing techniques and experiences with other countries, we strengthen our professional and

technical capacities.

Section 1 Establishment of the Food and Drug Crime
Platform for Inter-departmental Investigation

Origin of Policy

In order to safeguard the nation in terms of food and drug safety, TFDA established high
quality lifestyle and a healthy consumption environment, as well as uplifted the efficacy in
processing food and drug related crimes. The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office and the TFDA are
expecting to integrate various agencies through the establishment of the Food and Drug Crime
Platform, providing active and specific security check on food and drug cases, in order to exhibit

the Government’s determination in strict prosecution in such aspects.

Implementation Measures

In recent year, the frequency of criminal cases involving food and drugs elevated, which
engaged a number of areas ranging from tampering with the expiration date, counterfeit or
forgery, applying unauthorized additives into pseudo-drugs, changing drug labels and others.
Hence, the Health institution and police departments have to work closely together. TFDA and the

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