Taiwan Today
Date: August 31, 2016
President Tsai Ing-wen said Aug. 30 the government will establish an independent food safety
President Tsai Ing-wen unveils new measures to enhance the nation’s food safety infrastructure at the Taiwan Food Safety Summit Aug. 30 in Taipei City. (Courtesy of Office of the President)
evaluation committee as part of new measures to protect public health and strengthen Taiwan’s reputation as a culinary destination.
“Food safety is a priority for the administration,” Tsai said at the opening of the Taiwan Food Safety Summit in Taipei City. “As the issue involves interministerial coordination, the government will set up an independent committee to assess potential risks and improve precautionary management procedures.”
The president said a dedicated authority will also be created to regulate the use of chemical substances in food production, while ruling Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers are working on amendments to the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation to strengthen existing regulations.
“In addition, the government will increase its food safety budget by 50 percent next year, with a focus on building production management systems and enhancing food safety inspection capabilities,” she added. [FULL STORY]
