Traveling to Taiwan? Make sure your food and related products are compliant with the TFDA regulations before you pack!
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) highly advises that international tourists visiting Taiwan, as well as those receiving internationalparcel, to stay informed and strictlyfollow regulations regarding the importation of food and related products. Toensure a hassle‑free entry and avoid heavy fines, please note that these itemsmust be for personal use only and are not for sale. Foodproducts may be exempt from TFDA inspection if they meet the followingrequirements: • General Food Items: The price of individual food items (excluding capsules and tablets) shall not exceed USD 1,000 and weigh less than 6 kilograms. • Capsules and Tablets: Travelers may bring a maximum of 12 bottles (including boxes, cans, packs, and bags) per type, and the total quantity per single import shall not exceed 36 bottles intheir original packaging.Keep It Personal: No Resale Allowed The TFDA emphasizes that imported products under the "personal use" exemption cannot be sold or distributed. Selling these products constitutes a violation of Article 30 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation. Under Article 47 of the same Act, violators face fines ranging from NT30,000 to ...
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