According to information from the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei (China), on January 27, 2026, the website of Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced that it will conduct pesticide residue inspections on every shipment of durian imported from Vietnam.
The announcement stated that this measure will remain in effect until February 26, 2026.
Previously, in an official document sent to the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, TFDA decided to temporarily suspend import inspections for one Vietnamese durian exporting enterprise for a period of one month. The decision was made to protect food safety for consumers, based on Article 27 of the Regulations on Inspection of Imported Foods and Related Products (as amended and effective from January 1, 2026) and Article 34 of the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act.
The Taiwanese side also requested Vietnam’s relevant authorities to ensure that goods exported to Taiwan fully comply with the island’s food safety and hygiene regulations.
TFDA further warned that if violations persist and fail to improve, the agency will assess the severity of the violations and adjust the duration or scope of the suspension of import inspections accordingly.
In response, the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei has advised enterprises exporting durian to the Taiwanese market to pay special attention to reviewing and strictly controlling product quality from cultivation to packaging. Enterprises are urged to strictly comply with technical standards to avoid being placed on restricted lists or facing export suspension.
Source: vneconomy.vn
