Regulations of Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products｜第 2 條｜Food and Drug Administration｜Regulation｜In Force
第 一 章｜衛生福利部｜v1.0
Effective Date: 2026-01-01｜Last Amended: 2025-08-21
The terms herein are defined as follows: 1. Obligatory Inspection Applicant: A business entity that engaged in the importation of food, genetically modified food raw materials, food additives, food utensils, food containers or packaging, and food cleansers (hereinafter referred to as “products”). 2. Inspection authority: The central competent authority or its commissioned organization, institution, corporation, or group. 3. Verification: Refers to an on-site examination conducted by inspection personnel to confirm the product name, specifications, and packaging, as well as an inspection of its appearance, characteristics, labeling, and other matters stipulated under food safety and sanitation-related laws and regulations. 4. Analysis: Refers to the process whereby inspection personnel collect samples and submit them to a laboratory for sensory and physical examination, as well as biological and chemical testing, based on the nature of the product.