Hello, I'm Andy, a tea enthusiast.
Compliance with regulations is the foundation of any business.
No matter how good the tea tastes, it’s all in vain if it’s not compliant with the law.
The tea supply chain can generally be divided into the following stages:
tea farm management, primary processing factories (tea manufacturing), refining factories, packaging facilities, and sales and distribution.
Each stage involves different regulatory requirements.
Given the breadth of legal content, it is highly recommended to take the following courses for a systematic understanding of food regulations and core concepts:
• HACCP Food Safety Control System Basic Course (60A)
• HACCP Food Safety Control System Advanced Course (60B)
Basic hygiene standards that all tea-related professionals must follow.
https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=L0040122
▪ Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation
Article 22 is most commonly used in inspections and internal food business management.
https://www.mohw.gov.tw/cp-6626-80072-1.html
▪ Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Pesticides
A crucial regulation in the tea industry.
https://www.mohw.gov.tw/dl-37196-0f5c5e91-298d-417c-b43b-ce1b1f1753e1.html
▪ Approved Pesticides for Tea Farms
Standards for pesticide residues allowed in tea farms.
▪ Traceability Requirements for Domestic Tea
Designates domestic tea as a traceable agricultural product with specific compliance rules.
https://law.moa.gov.tw/LawContent.aspx?id=GL001502#lawmenu
https://www.afa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&ids=3487
▪ CNS 179 – National Standard for Tea
Basic quality standards for tea in Taiwan.
▪ Taiwan GAP (TGAP) – Tea (2021 Version)
Good Agricultural Practices for miscellaneous crops including tea.
https://www.afa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?act=download&ids=30570
▪ Taiwan Quality Food (TQF) Technical Standards for Tea
TQF-specific standards applicable to tea products.
▪ ISO 20715:2023 – Classification of Tea Types
International standard for tea classification and terminology.
https://www.iso.org/standard/75419.html
▪ Tea Farm Operation Guidelines
Standard procedures for tea farm management and record-keeping.
▪ Sanitation and Safety Guidelines for Tea Processing Factories
Hygiene standards and requirements for tea manufacturing environments.
https://www.tbrs.gov.tw/ws.php?id=5274
Defines allowable variance between labeled and actual content.
https://www.rootlaw.com.tw/LawArticle.aspx?LawID=A040070021002200-0801114
▪ Guidelines for Shelf Life Evaluation of Packaged Foods
Provides principles and methods for determining expiration dates.
▪ Food Labeling Regulations Handbook
Comprehensive guide to labeling requirements for packaged food.
https://www.fda.gov.tw/upload/133/2017010310125229076.pdf
▪ Exemption Conditions for Nutrition Labeling
Outlines situations where nutrition labeling may be omitted.
https://www.fda.gov.tw/tc/includes/GetFile.ashx?mID=19&id=74185
▪ Regulations on Excessive Packaging
Restrictions to reduce packaging waste and environmental burden.
https://oaout.moenv.gov.tw/Law/LawContent.aspx?id=GL007784
▪ ISO 3103:2019 – Preparation of Liquor for Sensory Tests
International standard method for preparing tea for tasting.
https://www.iso.org/standard/73224.html
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