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Taiwan uses a science-based process for evaluating and granting approval for imports of genetically engineered (GE) products for processing, food, and feed use.

Taiwan imported over a billion dollars of U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crops in 2017, accounting for over a third of total U.S. agricultural exports to the island.

Under Taiwan’s Feed Control Act all genetically engineered products for animal feed use are now required to register with Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture for premarket approvals by February 4, 2017.

On May 29, 2015, Taiwan health authorities published the final version of labeling requirements for products containing genetically engineered (GE) inputs, implementation beginning July 1, 2015.

Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) held “expert meetings” with stakeholders to discuss proposed GE labeling requirements.

On February 4, President Ma signed an amendment shifting regulatory authority of genetically engineered events in animal feed to the Council of Agriculture.

On August 7, 2014, Taiwan’s Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) of Council of Agriculture (COA) began screening for genetically engineered (GE) materials in organic soybeans.