Comprehensive chemical substances safety management systems and regulations are development indicators for advanced countries. Referring to UN’s Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and our Policy Framework for National Chemicals Management, this project has pushed forward relevant tasks for Taiwan’s toxic chemical management. This project analyzed the chemical substance priority evaluation procedure and key indicators of the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Australia. Using the U.S. Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA) as a template, we proposed a priority evaluation principle for chemical substance and a list of 270 priority chemicals. Additionally, we selected 6 pilot substances to check the procedure’s sufficiency. The result showed the procedure is valid and meets the management requirement. In accordance with the amended definitions in the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act, 3,000 concerned chemicals were proposed for reevaluation and 500 of them were selected as top priority. These top priority chemicals were thoroughly studied for their basic chemical property, harmfulness, mechanism, domestic transportation means, and current domestic and international control measures. 500 of these studies were completed. For civil safety issues, suggested controlled concentration were advised for high explosives, low explosives, and ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and triacetone triperoxide (TATP) concerning “Improvised Explosive Substances;” 11 chemicals were chosen as priority concerns. As for drug precursor chemicals, we have identified the main substance, solvent, and catalyst used for making N-methylamphetamine and other relevant drugs; 7 chemicals were chosen as priority concerns. For “chemical adulteration of food,” we have performed comprehensive studies on possible supply chain and misuse of probable toxic chemicals; 9 chemicals were chosen as priority concerns. Concerning chemicals of high concern to children (CHCC), we have exhibited a list of child product that needs to follow international child product safety regulations and suggested a list of chemicals that needs to be examined in child products for further consideration in the future. As of “substances requiring preparation for accidents,” we invited an advisory group to provide professional opinions and co-selected 32 substances for future attention and discussion. In addition, nitrous oxide has been announced to be a concerned chemical substance. Although the management framework has been fortified, cross-department collaboration such as joint inspection is still needed to abate its abuse. In assistance of the Toxic and Chemical Substances Bureau, this project had held one international training meeting, 20 expert advisory meetings, 3 department-wide discussion meetings, and 50 site visits. Additionally, concerning the livelihood issues, we will prioritize Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as an example to daft a management manual and its appendix.

Priority Evaluation Procedure, Concerned Chemical Substances, Management of Handling Items