Legal system of agricultural product safety in Taiwan and its characteristics
Abstract:The laws and regulations of agricultural raw materials production,market circulation and entry-exit inspection and quarantine in Taiwan are enacted by three departments respectively.This paper introduces "Good Agricultural Practices(GAP)","Agricultural Production and Certification Management Act" and its sub-regulations,"Pesticide Management Act" and "Food Sanitation Management Act".Taiwan has a sound legal system and clear legal standards for agricultural safety;moreover,there are detailed penalty provisions and strict law enforcement for violations.
Keywords:Taiwanagricultural product safetylegal system
Publication Date:2011-01-01
Pages:5( 29-33 )
Taiwan Agricultural Research

Taiwan Agricultural Research

ISSN:1673-5617
Year, Vol.(Issue):2011,(2)