Taiwan New and Existing Chemical Registration FAQs - Vol.1 Legal Basis

Pursuant to Paragraph 1, Article 30 of the Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act (hereinafter referred to as “Act”), those that manufacture or import existing chemical substances with quantities reaching a specific amount each year shall apply to the central competent authority for chemical registration by the designated deadlines; those manufacturing or importing new chemical substances shall apply to the central competent authority for chemical registration 90 days prior to commencement of manufacturing or import. Manufacture or import of said existing and new chemical substances shall only be allowed when the registration is approved.