Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA) in Taiwan

In this post, we will help you understand the impact of ammended Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA) in Taiwan on your business.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (previously Labor Safety and Health Act) in Taiwan was promulgated by the Ministry of Labor(MoL) on 3 July 2013 and takes effect on 3 July 2014. New provisions related to new substance registrations come into force from 1 Jan 2015.

Main Requirements of OSHA in Taiwan

Under OSHA, manufacturers or importers shall not manufacture or import new substances prior to submitting hazard information and obtaining registration approval. In addition to that, OSHA prohibits the handling or use of certain controlled chemicals in workplace and requires suppliers and employers to provide labels and safety data sheets.

Registration types and data requirements for new substance registration under OSHA are similar to those of TCSCA except that OSHA does not require eco-toxicology data. EPA and Mol are discussing with each other to form a single window for enterprises to submit new substance registrations. Click here to find out more information about new substance registration requirements.

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