Taiwan: Import Violations in 2019 - Taiwan Rejects or Destroys 23 Shipments

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Taiwan rejected or destroyed 23 shipments of U.S. agricultural products in the first six months of 2019 according to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). Chemical residues were cited as the reason for 15 of the 23 recorded rejections. The second largest source of violations was food additives, with six recorded violations. Violations of this nature continue to pose a challenge to U.S. agricultural exports and exporters should be vigilant in the face of strict Taiwan adherence to food safety regulations. 

Taiwan: Import Violations in 2019 - Taiwan Rejects or Destroys 23 Shipments

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Taiwan

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