The manufacture and R＆D of chemical substances are one of the key factors driving the economic development and social progress of many countries in the world. As multiple mass-casualty incidents are related to the mass production of chemical substances due to inadequate regulatory scheme and poor implementation of chemicals management measures, people are increasingly aware of the importance of establishing an integrated scheme for management of chemical substances. In line with the global efforts related to the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), this project has collected overseas and domestic information regarding the current status of chemicals management, and compiled and analyzed the chemicals management policies and laws implemented by the competent authorities of the ROC government of relevance to achieving the five objectives of the SAICM. Through organizing expert meetings, ministerial consultation meetings and inter-ministerial meetings, and gathering comments and inputs from these events, this project also developed the Policy Framework for National Chemicals Management which includes 23 promotional strategies. An action plan involving 287 action items corresponding to the work areas and activities outlined in the SAICM Global Plan of Action has also been developed based on the guidance of the Policy Framework for National Chemicals Management, as well as the responsibilities and implementation status of chemical management plans by the relevant competent authorities. In addition, a progress reporting format and performance tracking mechanism for implementing the chemicals management actions was developed by this project based on the current work progress reporting and performance evaluation scheme of these agencies. The outcomes of this project are expected to serve as the guidance for the government on chemicals management for the next four years. They should also enable the strengthening of safe and sound management of chemicals in Taiwan which can protect the health of humans and the environment from the risks of using chemicals, as well as conforming to the international efforts related to chemicals management, increasing competitiveness in chemicals trading and promoting global sustainable development.

Chemical Material, Policy Framework, Action Plan