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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Taiwan warns against bringing in pork from areas hit by ASF
Taiwan's National Immigration Agency repeated a call on August 14 for people not to bring pork into the country from areas affected by African swine fever (ASF), citing an increased number of contraventions by foreign nationals over the pas ...
Monday, July 18, 2022
Taiwan to stop vaccination of classical swine fever in January 2023
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) said it will stop classical swine fever (CSF) vaccination in swine from January 2023 to help Taiwan boost exports of fresh pork, Focus Taiwan reported.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Taiwan still faces African swine fever threat
Taiwan's Customs Administration said there is still an African swine fever (ASF) threat, as it calls on consumers not to bring in pork illegally ahead of the upcoming June 3 Dragon Boat Festival, a peak gift giving season, Focus Taiwan repo ...
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Taiwan forbids mail-delivered pork products to prevent ASF
Taiwan now forbids pork products and other animal products to be sent by mail.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Taiwan recognises Paraguay as ASF-free
Paraguay was recognised on March 15 as a country free of African swine fever (ASF) by Taiwan's Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ).
Monday, February 14, 2022
Taiwan's tariffs on corn, soybeans and wheat to be slashed
Taiwan's tariffs on corn, soybeans and wheat will be reduced over the next three months, in a bid to stabilise consumer prices and lessen the burden on the food and beverage industry, the country's cabinet said this month.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Taiwanese referendum rejects banning of imported US pork treated with ractopamine
Taiwan recently held a referendum this month on several issues, including the possible ban on imports of US pork from pigs treated with ractopamine.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Vendors in Taiwan accused of misrepresenting beef items after pork found in products
Several vendors of beef and lamb items are misrepresenting their products, the Consumer Protection Association of Taiwan (CPAT) charged on November 2, after it found pork in several of their products.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Taiwan updates guidelines for laying hen welfare
Taiwan has updated its official guidelines for laying hen welfare for the first time since their introduction in 2015, according to the Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Taiwan Smart Agriweek postponed to December 2021
The Taiwan Smart Agriweek (TSA), which was originally scheduled to be held on September 2-4 this year in Taipei, Taiwan, will be postponed to December 2-4, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Taiwan to hold pork referendum in August
Taiwan's election commission approved referendum vote by the public to be held in August 28, 2021 t to decide whether to ban pork containing ractopamine, The Asahi Shimbun reported.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Another ASF-infected pig carcass washes ashore in Taiwan
Another pig carcass was found on the shore of Taiwan, and was tested positive for African swine fever (ASF).
Monday, April 26, 2021
Taiwan distributes lumpy skin disease vaccines nationwide
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture (COA) has begun distributing lumpy skin disease vaccines nationwide to protect the country's TWD 14 billion beef and dairy sectors, aiming to inoculate all cattle in Taiwan by April 28, 2021, Taipei Times rep ...
Monday, April 19, 2021
Excessive level of ractopamine found in US beef sold in Taiwanese supermarket
Inspectors in Taichung City, Taiwan, have found an excessive level of ractopamine in US beef sold at a supermarket on April 16.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Taiwan tests swine herds after dead pig with African swine fever washed ashore
The Taiwan government said it has begun testing swine herds for African swine fever (ASF) and implement movement controls near an area where a dead pig with ASF washed ashore, Reuters reported.

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