1. Authorities

General Foods
Taiwan

This section provides an overview of the Authorities involved in setting regulations and managing compliance with the food product in scope.

Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) [1] 

MOHLW is responsible for promoting the health and well-being of all citizens. They are also responsible for the administration of the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act, which has a clause to restrict sales of alcohol to children and youth below the age of 18. 

Taiwan FDA is an organization operating under MOHW.

Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (Taiwan FDA) [2]

Some of the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration’s responsibilities include:

• Planning of food safety and sanitation policies, regulations, and management.
• Management of food labeling and food nutrient analysis.
• Registration and certification of food products, food utensils, food containers, food packaging, and food additives; review alteration, transfer, and extension of such certificates; issuing, renewing, and reissuing of such certificates.
• Planning of imported foods and related products management and policy promotion.

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) [3] 

BSMI is the agency responsible for the administration of the National Standards of the Republic of China (CNS standards). The standards developed on food products are voluntary unless they mention laws and regulations. 

National Treasury Administration, Ministry of Finance

This Administration [4] is involved in implementing rules on the control of alcohol products based on The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act [5]. These include the Hygiene Standards for Alcohol Products and Regulations Governing the Labeling of Alcohol Products. 

1.1 References

1. Ministry of Health and Welfare

https://www.mohw.gov.tw/mp-2.html

2. Taiwan Food and Drug Administration

https://www.fda.gov.tw/TC/index.aspx 

3. The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI). National Standards of Republic of China (CNS standards)

https://www.cnsonline.com.tw/?locale=zh_TW

4. National Treasury Administration. Ministry of Finance 

https://www.nta.gov.tw/Eng/htmlList/172

5. Tobacco And Alcohol Administration Act

https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=G0330011#:~:text=No%20labeling%2C%20advertising%2C%20or%20promotion,as%20defined%20in%20this%20Act