Chiang Chih-kang

Chiang Chih-kang

politician Taiwan

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
54,314
Power
1,528$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 7.50 0.23% +0% 23,816,775 54,314 $670,000 1,528$
Totals 2 23,816,775 54,314 $670,000 1,528$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: 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.' 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Government looks to AI to modernize healthcare

Taiwan Taiwan: FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said 21,717 batches of food imports from the five Japanese prefectures were tested for radiation. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: FDA plans to remove restrictions on imports from Fukushima disaster areas

Taiwan Taiwan: 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. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Drones deliver medicine to isolated areas for first time

Taiwan Taiwan: 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. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Enforcement of new food delivery safety rules delayed

Taiwan Taiwan: Food 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. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Minister discusses COVID-19 policies - Taipei Times

Taiwan Taiwan: FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang announced the lifting of the age restriction on Japanese beef imports. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: FDA lifts age restriction on Japanese beef imports

Taiwan Taiwan: FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said the latest two batches were produced by the same manufacturer as the previous batch. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Ractopamine found in more Australian pork

Taiwan Taiwan: FDA Director-General Chiang Chih-kang said the batch in question contained ractopamine at a concentration of 0.001ppm. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Six beef batches exceed ractopamine limits

Taiwan Taiwan: Chiang Chih-kang is the Director-General of the Food and Drug Administration in Taiwan and discussed the import of Japanese beef products. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Taiwan to open doors to imports of all Japanese beef products