Taiwan TCSCA (Taiwan REACH)

The Toxic Chemical Substances Control Act (TCSCA), amended as the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act, is Taiwan’s national chemical management regulation, often referred to as Taiwan REACH. It governs the registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction of toxic and concerned chemical substances in Taiwan. Managed by the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration (TEPA/EPA), TCSCA requires substance registration, SVHC-equivalent notifications, and imposes restrictions on listed substances. Taiwan maintains four classes of controlled substances, with Class 1 subject to prohibition and Class 4 requiring declaration.

Taiwan Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act (TCSCA, as amended); Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration.

Companies exporting chemical substances or products to Taiwan must assess TCSCA obligations. Unlike EU REACH, TCSCA registration operates through the Taiwan national registration system, with separate substance lists. Companies already compliant with EU REACH are well-positioned for TCSCA but must address Taiwan-specific substance lists and registration formats. Non-EU manufacturers exporting to Taiwan must appoint a local representative.