Taiwan has tightened food safety rules, where violators face fines up to USD $6.6 million.
Taiwan is known for its diverse culinary culture — and now, it’ll also be known for its culinary control.
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has revised its Regulations on Good Hygiene Practice for Food, expanding oversight to all food businesses — including restaurants, food stalls, and delivery platforms.
The new rules, effective immediately, aim to reduce contamination risks and strengthen food safety. Key changes include banning workers from handling money and food in succession with bare hands. Food handlers must now wash or sanitize their hands between tasks to prevent cross-contamination.
For the growing food delivery sector, the rules now require personnel to undergo hygiene training and ensure meals are fully wrapped during transport to avoid exposure and temperature fluctuations.
Whether it’s a quick snack from a street vendor or a delivered meal, hygiene is now a top priority alongside price. Businesses that fail to comply can face correction orders and fines of up to NT$200 million (US$6.6 million).
These reforms reflect Taiwan’s ongoing effort to uphold high food safety standards — to keep bacteria out of cafeterias.