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Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products
Local Title:
食品及相關產品輸入查驗辦法
Country/Region:
Taiwan, China
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-08-21
Implementation Date:
2026-01-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Oil & oil products; Others
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Official Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products
Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products
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Summary

This regulation is applicable to the inspection of imported foods and relevant products to the local competent authority.

It includes: 

• general principles

• application for inspection

• inspection procedures 

• preferential measure for excellent industry

• inspection operation

• prior release

• issuance of certifications

• other regulations of inspection

• supplementary provisions

Notes: The Regulations shall come into enforcement on January 1, 2026, except for Articles 19, 20 and 21 which are scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025. 

History
2025-08-21
Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products
In force
Release Date: 2025-08-21
Implementation Date : 2026-01-01
2019-06-10
Invalid
Release Date: 2019-06-10
Implementation Date : 2019-06-10
2015-06-24
Invalid
Release Date: 2015-06-24
Implementation Date : 2015-06-24
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