Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) published official hazard assessment templates for four Priority Existing Chemical (PEC) substances:
• Antimony trioxide (CAS No. 1309-64-4)
• Sulfuric acid (CAS No. 7664-93-9)
• Toluene (CAS No. 108-88-3)
• Zinc oxide (CAS No. 1314-13-2)
Purpose: These templates help companies simplify compliance and reduce administrative burdens by allowing direct submission without the need for additional documentation—if the registrant agrees with the template content.
Key Compliance Deadlines
• Optional use of templates: Companies may submit the templates as-is.
• Independent hazard assessment:
o Complete a confirmation survey by December 31, 2025.
o Submit a full hazard assessment report by December 31, 2026.
Exposure Assessment Requirements
All registrants must provide updated or supplementary information on exposure related to:
• Manufacturing processes
• Uses
• Exposure scenarios
No quantitative exposure or risk characterization is required at this stage.
Government Support
• Official notifications and alerts will be sent to registrants.
• Explanatory sessions will be held to guide compliance.
• Templates and detailed instructions are available for download on the MoE website.
Recommended Actions for Businesses
• Download and review the templates from the Ministry of Environment’s official site.
• Decide whether to use the templates or conduct your own hazard assessment.
• Complete the confirmation survey by the end of 2025 if choosing an independent assessment.
• Submit full hazard and exposure reports by the end of 2026.
• Stay engaged with MoE updates and participate in explanatory sessions.
Industry Impact
This initiative reflects Taiwan’s proactive approach to chemical safety while streamlining regulatory compliance. Early engagement with the templates and deadlines will help businesses maintain smooth regulatory alignment.
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