These Regulations are prescribed in accordance with paragraph 3, Article 14 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act")

The Controlled Chemicals prescribed by these Regulations shall refer to the chemicals as defined in Article 19 of the Enforcement Rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and are specified in Appendix 1.

The term "handling" referred to in these Regulations means the act of manufacturing, importing, supplying of the Controlled Chemicals, or providing such for workers to use or handle.
The term "handler" referred to in these Regulations means the manufacturers, importers, suppliers or employers who engage in the aforementioned acts.

The provisions of these Regulations do not apply to the following items:
1.Hazardous industrial wastes;
2.Tobacco or tobacco products;
3.Food, beverages, drugs, cosmetics;
4.Manufactured articles;
5.General domestic consumer products not for industrial uses;
6.Fire extinguishers;
7.Intermediate products undergoing chemical reactions in reactors or processes;
8.Others designated by the central competent authority.

The central competent authority may invite experts and scholars to establish an advisory committee to give advice or suggestions for the following matters:
1.Selection and designation of the Controlled Chemicals;
2.Review of the Controlled Chemicals permit applications;
3.Review of other matters related to management of the Controlled Chemicals.