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Regarding the management of controlled drugs, TFDA conducts periodic reviews and revises the
laws and regulations related to the “Controlled Drugs Act” to enhance the precautionary monitoring of
drug abuse. TFDA also actively cooperates with Executive Yuan to develop diverse channels for drug

abuse prevention and launch a series of programs to raise the public’s awareness of drug abuse in rural
areas, communities, and workplaces.
It is worth mentioning that in 2019 TFDA completed the promulgation of 30 regulations and
provisions related to the “Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act” to create a safer environment for cosmetic
users. The Legislative Yuan also passed the third reading of the “Medical Devices Act” on December 13,
2019, to respond to the current development of global medical devices and diversity of medical devices
products. These two policies signify the beginning of a new era for the management of medical devices

and cosmetics and accelerate the development of smart medical devices. The two policies also demonstrate
that TFDA makes efforts to respond to the development of emerging technologies.
TFDA continues to develop testing methods and enhance its inspection capacity and capability. TFDA
actively engages in international cooperation, including extensive participation in ICH related conferences
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regulatory and conducting seminars to amplify Taiwan’s international recognition. Also, implement the
framework agreement on pharmaceutical regulatory cooperation between Taiwan and Japan, and encourage
the information exchange on pharmaceutical regulations with the targeted countries in New Southbound
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achieve a win-win situation for the participating countries.
Given the health education and information obtained by the public is no longer limited to traditional
media, TFDA has set up “TFDA LINE@” in March 2019 to effectively provide correct information in
order to put a stop to false facts while being positive and friendly. As of 2019, TFDA has more than 64,000
friends!
With the rapid development of technology, the hygiene and safety issues on food and drug are

becoming more complicated. TFDA will stay forward-thinking to face future challenges through
integration of cross-departments, businesses and consumers, and encourage public participation to establish
a comprehensive safe network for food, drug, and cosmetic.

Director-General, Taiwan Food and Drug
Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare