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I. Actively participated in the events held by the European Network of
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Cosmetics Control Laboratories (OCCLs) and the Committee for Cosmetics and Consumer
Health (CD- P-COS) held in France. During the meeting, we reported TFDA’s newly developed

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from EU countries. We also actively participated in OCCLs’ activities such as peer reviews
of analytical methods for nitrosamines in cosmetics and post-market surveillance of allergens
in aroma products. Our aggressive participation in the international organizations establishes
communication channels and international networks, enhances our international visibility
and improves the capability of national laboratories to meet the requirements of international
standards.

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In view of the fact that most of human vaccines used in Taiwan came from European

pharmaceutical companies and many fraud vaccine incidents happened around the world in the
past few years, TFDA and EU OCABR network signed the Memorandum of Understanding
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Batch Release in 2019. TFDA collaborates with EU OCABR network to ensure the quality of
biologics through mutual information exchange. It would be helpful for us to timely keep up
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mechanism to response to international incidents and safeguard the use of drugs for the citizens
in Taiwan.

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The National Laboratory of TFDA has participated in 16 proficiency tests and 4
collaborative studies (Table 6-1) in 2019, which demonstrated its competence in analytic aspects

and earned full recognition from the world for its analytical ability.

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