Taiwan issues four guidance on chemical substances registration

In May 2024, the Chemicals Administration, Ministry of Environment issues four guidance to assist the registrants to complete chemical substances registration. The four guidance include Guidance on Existing Chemical Substances Standard Registration, Guidance on Alternatives of Eye Irritation, Guidance on Alternatives of Dermal Irritation/Corrosion, and Guidance on Chemical Substances Hazard and Exposure Assessment.

Relationship between the chemical substance registration system and the above-mentioned guidance documents

New chemical substances

The registration of new chemical substances is divided into the following three types according to the volume of production or import and use.