Chiang Chih-kang
Chiang Chih-kang is a prominent figure in the field of toxicology, currently serving as the director-general of Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Prior to this role, he was a professor at the National Taiwan University College of Medicine and the Graduate Institute of Toxicology. With a background in nephrology and a master’s degree in law, Chiang is well-equipped to address the complexities of public health, food safety, and regulatory issues. His appointment comes after a vacant period for the position, and he aims to enhance food safety, drug regulation, and medical device oversight through innovative technologies including artificial intelligence.
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FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said that this adjustment was made based on international and domestic scientific evidence.
FDA ends import restrictions on Fukushima foods
Taiwan· 2025-11-21
Food and Drug Administration Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said that Taiwan’s biomedical industry would face a transition with the implementation of the 'five strategies.'
Government looks to AI to modernize healthcareTaiwan· 2025-09-04FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said 21,717 batches of food imports from the five Japanese prefectures were tested for radiation.
FDA plans to remove restrictions on imports from Fukushima disaster areasTaiwan· 2025-09-01
Food and Drug Administration Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said that in the event of disasters or emergencies, medical drone deliveries are not subject to a restriction in the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act.
Drones deliver medicine to isolated areas for first timeTaiwan· 2025-08-04
FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said yesterday that the food rule grace period would be indefinite.
Food rule grace period ‘indefinite’: FDATaiwan· 2025-06-05
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said that the new food delivery safety rules would not be enforced until a consensus is reached.
Enforcement of new food delivery safety rules delayedTaiwan· 2025-06-05Food and Drug Administration Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said that more than 600,000 test kits would be available for purchase weekly once manufacturers ramp up production.
Minister discusses COVID-19 policies - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-05-28
FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang announced the lifting of the age restriction on Japanese beef imports.
FDA lifts age restriction on Japanese beef importsTaiwan· 2025-05-23FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said the latest two batches were produced by the same manufacturer as the previous batch.
Ractopamine found in more Australian porkTaiwan· 2025-05-06FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said the batch in question contained ractopamine at a concentration of 0.001ppm.
Six beef batches exceed ractopamine limitsTaiwan· 2025-05-05Chiang Chih-kang is the Director-General of the Food and Drug Administration in Taiwan and discussed the import of Japanese beef products.
Taiwan to open doors to imports of all Japanese beef productsTaiwan· 2025-05-05Chiang Chih-kang today took office as director-general of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Chiang Chih-kang sworn in as new FDA director-generalTaiwan· 2025-02-27