In response to media reports that the concentration of Triclosan in domestic cosmetics and other products must be below 3%, the Food and Drug Administration hereby issues the following statements: 

First1. Current provisions set the maximum concentration of Triclosan in cosmetics at 0.3%. The Chinese National Standards (CNS) also dictate that the Triclosan concentration in toothpaste should not exceed 0.3%. 

2. Currently, countries and regions including the EU, Canada, South Korea and mainland China allow a maximum of 0.3% Triclosan in cosmetics, which is in accordance with our regulations. At the current specifications, there is no solid evidence of adverse effects to human health. 

3. With its ability to inhibit microbial growth, Triclosan is a common additive in body washes, cosmetics and toothpaste that achieves significant anti-bacterial and anti-septic effects. The Food and Drug Administration will keep monitoring international developments and keep gathering information on safety for scientific assessments. If evidence regarding its health risks is reported, appropriate measures will be taken to safeguard the health and interests of consumers. 

4. The Food and Drug Administration will continue to inspect product safety on the market and strengthen the authority of local health officials to ban illegal cosmetics. We urge consumers to assist and report violations in order to keep cosmetic products safe. 


Consumers can make reports or inquiries through our FDA website -> Customer Information -> Mailbox, or call our consumer protection service line at 02-2787-8200. 
Anyone who purchases deficient products or suffers adverse reactions can file a report using our national cosmetic product adverse events reporting system (http://cosmetic-recall.fda.gov.tw) or call 02-2396-0100.