Taiwan to list 269 PFAS as chemical substances of concern

On August 5, 2025, in response to ongoing international efforts—such as the Stockholm Convention—to regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) announced the draft regulation titled “Management of Listed Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Operational Requirements” and initiated a public consultation.

Background

The draft regulation on the "Management of Listed Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Operational Requirements" is being introduced under Taiwan’s Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act. This move is in line with continual international developments, such as the Stockholm Convention, which is expanding regulation on certain PFAS due to their potential environmental and health risks.