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With the trends of global trade and the development of technology, the discovery of novel

substances and the impact of emerging technologies and new chemicals, the safety and sanitary
issues of food and medicinal products gradually become critical. In view of the importance of
food and drug safety and the expectations from the public, TFDA integrates different departments
and businesses, and expand the participation of the public to construct a safe protection network
for food, medical products, and cosmetics. Future important administrative plans include:
I. Adopting the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program (infrastructure to
ensure food safety) to respond to future challenges, and execute 4 sub-programs, i.e. “The
construction plan of modern national food and drug laboratory and educational training
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to strengthen health department’s food safety audition and inspection capacity,” and “Program
to strengthen central competent authority’s food safety, safe drug use and illegal drug
inspection capacity.”
II. Implement “Five-Point Food Safety Policy” reform plan, continue to expand the food safety
management resources, combining business self-management and public participation to
maximize the effectiveness of limited resources by executing these management strategies,
the three-tier product quality management will be practically carry out, and the domestic food

management capacity will be enhanced.
III. Improve the comprehensiveness of regulatory environment, strengthen the control of drug
supply chain, and promote the regulation of the Management of Regenerative Medicinal
Products to ensure the safety of drug use for the citizens in Taiwan.
IV. Actively promote the legislation of the Medical Device Act and announced the relevant sub-
regulations such as the Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act to meet the international standards,
enhance consumer protection, and facilitate the development of medical devices and cosmetics
industry.

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