On June 17, 2015, Taiwan FDA announced that the latest regulations on food allergen labeling will be formally implemented from July 1, 2015.
The labeling of six allergenic raw materials including shrimp, crab, mango, peanut, milk (lactitol excluded) and egg will be mandatory, with the sentences of “XX is contained in this product”, or “XX contained in this product is not suitable for …” or any other equivalent sentences.
Labeling of allergens such as goat milk, fish, cephalopoda, spiral shell, nut seed, cereal containing gluten, soybean, kiwifruit and its processed products or when the total volume of sulfite or sulfur dioxide residues in a product reaches 10mg/kg or above will still be a non-mandatory requirement.
If relevant allergens are not indicated on the labels accurately and completely, a maximum fine of TWD 3 million will be imposed on manufacturers and traders. If any false or misleading information is labeled, the maximum penalty will be a fine of TWD 4 million.