Note from Fluoride Action Network: FIPRONIL: For more information see here and here. The structural formula for Fipronil is: LUFENURON: See here. The structural formula for Lufenuron is: TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A variety of mushrooms imported from China have been rejected at Taiwan’s borders after they were found to contain pesticide residues beyond […]
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TSMC Launches the First Hydrofluoric Acid Waste Regeneration System, Creating NT$ 400 Million in Benefits Yearly
TSMC [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing] promotes the circular economy and strives to convert waste generated from manufacturing processes into products that can be used by other industries. In September 2021, the first hydrofluoric acid waste regeneration system, which can convert hydrofluoric acid waste into high-purity cryolite, was successfully launched in Fab 15B. As of November 2021, […]
Taiwan to impose tighter rules on sale, use of two dangerous chemicals
Stricter regulations on the sale and use of the potentially dangerous chemicals ammonium nitrate and hydrogen fluoride will come into effect later this year, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Thursday. The chemicals will be controlled under the Toxic and Concerned Chemical Substances Control Act from July 1 and Dec. 1, respectively, the EPA added. […]
School meals to be allowed to use fluoridated salt to save children’s teeth
Public schools will soon be allowed to use fluoridated salt in their lunches to save children”s teeth. Fluoridated salt is currently banned due to concerns over excessive intake. But worrying data about tooth decay has the government seeking ways to strengthen kids” teeth. As early as December, schools will be allowed to add fluoride to […]
Family of late Filipina factory worker to receive compensation: TIWA
Taipei, Sept. 18 (CNA) The family of a Filipina worker who died last month as a result of a chemical spill at a factory in Miaoli will receive compensation from her employer, as well as labor insurance and group insurance payouts, the Taiwan International Worker’s Association (TIWA) said Wednesday. Deserie Castro Tagubasi, 29, died on […]
Recent Incidents Point Toward Need for Stronger Protections for Migrant Workers in Taiwan
A NUMBER OF recent incidents over the past few months point to the need for stronger protections for migrant workers in Taiwan. In the first incident, which has been most widely discussed to date, a 29-year-old Filipina migrant worker, Deserie Castro Tagubasi, died after her legs and back were splashed with hydrofluoric acid. Tagubasi was […]
Filipino community calls for safety of its factory workers in Taiwan
Taipei, Aug. 31 (CNA) The Filipino community called Saturday for factories in Taiwan to provide safer working environments for its workers in the wake of the recent death of a Filipina from a chemical spill this week. The victim, identified by local media as 29-year-old Deserie Castro Tagubasi, died Wednesday at Taipei Veterans General Hospital […]
Ministry sets maximum fipronil levels in eggs
Molecular formula for Fipronil: The maximum allowable level of fipronil residue found in eggs is to be raised to 0.01 parts per million (ppm) starting tomorrow, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said yesterday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare yesterday said it has amended Article 3 of the Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in […]
New Fipronil residue tolerance in eggs to take effect
Molecular formula for Fipronil: Taipei, June 27 (CNA) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a press statement Wednesday saying that it has set the maximum tolerance level for the insecticide fipronil in eggs at 0.01 parts per million (ppm), to take effect Friday. Last year, incidences of fipronil-tainted eggs were reported around the world, […]
Taiwan’s uranium reserves to be disposed of in 2 years: minister
Taipei, Nov. 6 (CNA) A move to dispose of Taiwan’s uranium reserves is expected to be completed within two years, at a planned cost of NT$150 million (US$4.96 million), Atomic Energy Council Minister Hsieh Shou-shing said Monday. A memorandum of understanding was drafted between the Atomic Energy Council (AEC) and an unnamed contractor earlier this […]