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Taiwan, China PFAS control regulations will be implemented in 2026, involving 269 substances

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2025-08-19

Taiwan, China, China, issued the Draft Matters for the Control of Perfluorinated and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Their Operation and Management, which plans to designate 269 perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as chemicals of concern, which is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, providing clear guidance for the management of PFAS in Taiwan.

Recently, the Ministry of Environment of Taiwan, China, China, issued the List of Perfluorinated and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Their Operation Management Matters (Draft) in accordance with the Toxicity and Concerned Chemical Substances Management Law (TCCSCA), which plans to designate 269 perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as concerned chemical substances, which is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, providing clear guidance for PFAS management in Taiwan.

1、 Scope of Control and Classification of Substances

269 PFAS are included in the management of chemical substances of concern and classified into three categories based on risk characteristics:

126 compounds, such as perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs), their precursors, and other perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl compounds;

113 polymers, such as fluoropolymers and perfluoropolyethers;

30 gases (at room temperature and pressure), including fluorinated gases and hydrofluoroalkenes (HFOs)

The control concentration for the three types of PFAS mentioned above is 0.1% (weight percentage).

Ccategory	Control concentration	Management measures	Example substance
Perfluoroalkyl acids and their precursors	0.1%	Strictly restrict the use and prohibit the use of consumer goods	PFOS, PFOA and their salts
Other PFAS compounds	0.1%	Graded operation volume management requires declaration and labeling	Perfluoropolyether, Fluoropolymer
Polymers and gases	0.1%	Content ≥ 30% requires permission,<30% requires labeling	Fluorinated polymers and fluorinated gases

2、 Control requirements

Usage restrictions and transition period

Manufacturing, importing, selling, using, or storing PFAS acids, precursors, or other listed compounds in excess of the controlled concentration (0.1%) requires prior approval, monthly records, quarterly reports, and compliance with labeling and safety data sheet (SDS) requirements.

For PFAS polymers or gases, if their concentration exceeds 0.1% but is below 30%, operators need to clearly label them on the outer packaging and containers, such as fluoropolymers, perfluoropolyethers, fluorinated gases, or hydrofluoroalkenes.

When the concentration reaches or exceeds 30%, the obligations stipulated in the Toxic and Chemicals of Concern Control Act (TCCSCA) will be fully applied, including approval, recording, reporting, and safety document requirements.

For enterprises already operating listed PFAS, the draft requires regular declaration of operational records from January 1, 2026, completion of container and site labeling, updating of safety data sheets (SDS), and obtaining approvals for manufacturing, import, sale, use, or storage by 2027.

Labeling and Declaration Obligations

Labeling requirements: Items with PFAS content ≥ 0.1% but<30% must clearly indicate their composition.

Declaration of License: Manufacturers or importers with a content of ≥ 30% must obtain approval documents from the Ministry of Environment.

3、 Background and Objectives of the Draft

International integration demand

PFAS is listed as a restricted/eliminated substance under the United Nations Stockholm Convention due to its recalcitrant nature, bioaccumulation, and potential health risks such as endocrine disruption and carcinogenicity. The revision of Taiwan's "List of Toxic Chemicals and Their Operation Management Matters" and "List of Chemical Substances of Concern and Their Operation Management Matters" aims to synchronize with international control trends and reduce the harm of PFAS to the food chain and ecosystem.

Regulatory process

In October 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced the addition of 397 chemicals as toxic substances.

In May 2025, it was officially announced that PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate), PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and other PFAS related compounds were added as toxic chemicals, which will take effect on June 1, 2025.

On August 5, 2025, the draft of "Regulations on the Management of Perfluoroalkyl and Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Their Operations" was released, further refining the PFAS management requirements. It is currently in the stage of soliciting opinions (as of August 20, 2025).

Globally, perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become a focus of control due to their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential health risks. The control of PFAS in regions such as the European Union and the United States is constantly strengthening. Jiayu Testing has a professional testing technology team, equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, proficient in various regulatory standards, and provides one-stop PFAS testing services. Welcome to contact us at 400-9269-886！