Taiwan Proposes to Regulate PFAS in Food, Including PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS

On December 29, 2025, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) released the Draft Handling Regulation for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Foods¹ for public consultation. The proposed regulation establishes maximum limits for four specific PFAS in high-risk food categories, including meat, aquatic products, and eggs, to enhance food safety and reduce consumer exposure. Any comments can be submitted via [email protected] within 60 days after the announcement.