Draft of Sanitation  Standards for General Foods  
 
Article 1  
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 and the second paragraph of Article 15 of the Act Governing Food 
Safety and Sanitation (herein referred to as "this Act").  
 
Article 2  
For foods which have their own sanita tion standards, those standards 
shall be applied to the respective foods.  
 
Article 3  
Foods being sold shall have normal and reasonable acceptable traits, 
flavor and color. No discoloration, off odor or flavor, abnormal clot or 
precipitate, contamination, visible moldy, foreign matter, insects or 
parasite; because bad hygiene, poor quality or improper processing 
process control.  
 
Article 4  
The maximum levels of metals, mycotoxins, other contaminants and 
toxins in foods, except as foods which have their own sanitation standards, 
shall meet the “Sanitation Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in 
Food”.  
 
Article 5  
The maximum level  of microorg anism : 
 
MPN of Coliform 
bacteria per gram  MPN of E. Coli per 
gram  
General foods served without 
preparing treatments (including 
washing, peeling, heating, cooking, 
etc.) Not more than 103 Negative  
General foods to be served after 
preparing treatments (including 
washing, peeling, heating, cooking, 
etc.) － － 
 
Article 6  
Water for food production:  
Item 
Category  1. Water used in the production of food grade i ce cubes, beverage, bottled 
and packaged drinking water shall meet the requirement of “Drink ing 
Water Quality Standards ” set by the competent environmental 
authorities . 
2. The maximum levels of bromate in bottled and packaged drinking 
water shall not more than 0.01 mg/L.  
 
Article 7 
The caffeine contents of packed beverages : 
1. Tea  and cocoa caffeine contents shall not exceed 500 mg/L.  
2. The beverages other than tea, coffee and cocoa, caffeine contents shall 
not exceed 320 mg/L.  
 
Article 8 
Infant formula , follow -up infant formula , infant formula for special 
medical purposes  and c ereal based foods for infant s not more than 12 
months of age, residue pesticide shall not be more than 0.01 ppm. This 
limit will reference to pesticides minimum detectable level, when this 
level greater or less than 0.01 ppm.   
That violation of this Article shall be sanctioned in accordance with 
violation subparagraphs 5 of paragraph1 of Article 15 of this Act.  
 
Article 9 
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019.  
 
  Draft of Sanitation Standard for  the Microbiological 
in Canned Foods  
 
Article 1  
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.  
 
Article 2 
Canned foods packed in metallic containers shall passes inspection by 
incubation test （37℃for 10 days ）and free of microorganisms capable of 
reproducing under normal storage conditions.  
 
Article 3 
Canned foods packed in retort -pouch sh all passes inspection by 
incubation test （37℃ for 10 days ）and free of microorganisms capable of 
reproducing under normal storage conditions.  
 
Article 4 
Canned foods packed in glass bottles shall passes inspection by 
incubation test （37℃ for 10 days ）and free of microorganisms capable of 
reproducing under normal storage conditions.  
 
Article 5 
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019 . 
 
  Draft of Sanitation Standard for the Microbiological 
in Ice Products  
 
Article 1  
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation . 
 
Article 2  
Microbiological Criteria  for ice products:  
Item Criteria  
Total aerobic 
plate count 
(cfu/mL)  Coliform  
(MPN/mL)  E.coli   
(MPN/mL)  
1.Edible ice cubes  （Thawed 
water）Not more 
than 100  （Thawed 
water）Negative  （Thawed 
water） 
2.Crushed ice, ice 
bars, ice bricks and 
other similars ： 
(1)Those containing 
fruit juice drinks, 
fruit juice, fruit 
essence and 
others similars.  
(2)Those containing 
coffee, cocoa, 
cereals, red 
beans, mung 
beans, peanuts or 
other plant raw 
materials.  （Thawed  
water）Not more 
than  105 （Thawed 
water）Not 
more than 100  （Thawed 
water）
Negative  3.Frozen fruit 
products： 
(1)Frozen products 
containing nuts, 
preserved fruits, 
cakes, etc., and 
frozen fruits 
mixed with ice.  
(2)Frozen fruit 
products 
containing fresh 
fruits  and fruit 
jam. （Thawed 
water）Not more 
than 105 （Thawed 
water）Not 
more than 100  （Thawed 
water）
Negative  
4.Ice products and 
frozen fruit 
products containing 
milk or dairy 
products.  （Thawed 
water）Not more 
than 105 （Thawed 
water）Not 
more than 100  （Thawed 
water）
Negative  
 
Article 3 
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019.  
 
  Draft of Sanitation Standard for the Microbiological 
in Infant Foods  
Article 1    
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of 
Article 17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and  Sanitation.   
 
Article 2    
This standard applies to powdered or liquid formula for infants not 
more than 12 months of age, intended to supplement breast milk.  And 
the follow -up infant formula  manufactured primarily from the edible 
components of cereals an d legumes  which  should constitute at least 
25% of the final mixture on a dry weight basis.  
 
Article 3    
The maximum level of microorganism:  
Microorganisms  Sampling  
plan(1) Limit s(2) Remark  
n c m M 
Coliform  
(MPN/g ) 5 2 (3) 
＜3 10 The detected results 
allowable between m and M 
from ≦ c sample quantity.  
Unacceptable ≧M. 
Enterobacter 
sakazakii  
(Cronobacter 
species)  10 0 0 - Apply to powdered infant 
formula . 
Salmonella  spp. 10 0 0 -  
Listeria 
monocytogenes  10 0 0 -  
(1) n = number of units comprising the sample . 
c = maximum allowable number of sample units yielding results 
between m and M (marginally acceptable) . 
(2)m = a microbiological limit that separates good quality from marginally 
acceptable quality .  
M = a microbiological limit above which sampling results are 
unacceptable or defective . 
(3)m= “＜3”  is the MPNs per gram  that refer to the methods of test for 
Coliform bacteria  . 
 
Article 4    
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019 . Draft of Sanitation Standard for the Microbiological 
in Frozen Foods  
 
Article 1    
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.   
 
Article 2    
The maximum level of microorganism:  
Item 
 
Category  Total aerobic plate 
count (cfu/g)  Coliform  
(MPN/g)   E. Coli  
(MPN/g)  
Frozen fishes and 
shellfishes (except 
those to be eaten 
raw) Not more than 
3,000,000   Not more than 
10 
Frozen fishes and 
shellfishes to be 
eaten raw  Not more than 
100,000  Not more 
than 10  Negative  
Frozen fruits  Not more than 
100,000   Not more than 
10 
Frozen vegetables  Freshly served ： Not 
more than 100,000   Not more than 
10 
Served after 
cooking：Not more 
than 3,000,000   Not more than 
10 
Other frozen foods 
ready -to-eat 
without cooking  Not more than 
100,000  Not more 
than 10  Negative  
Other frozen foods 
to be served after 
cooking  Heat - treated before 
freezing：Not more 
than 100,000  Not more 
than 10  Negative  
Not heat -treated 
before freezing ：Not 
more than 3,000,000   Not more than 
50 
 
Article 3    
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019.  
  Draft of Sanitation Standard for the Microbiological 
in Bottled and Packaged Drinking Water  
 
Article 1  
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.  
 
Article 2  
This standard applies to bottled and packaged drinking water which is 
suitable for consumption.  
 
Article 3  
Microbiological criteria  (Only applied to bottled and packaged drinking 
water which is suitable fo r direct consumption) : 
Microorganism  Limit  
Coliform bacteria  Negative  
Fecal Streptococci  Negative  
Pseudomonas aeruginosa  Negative  
 
Article 4 
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019.  
  Draft of Sanitation Standard for the Microbiological 
in Beverage  
 
Article 1  
This Standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 
17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation.  
 
Article 2  
Microbiological criteria ： 
Category  Tolerance  
Total 
aerobic 
plate 
count 
(cfu/mL)  Coliform 
(MPN/mL)  E.coli 
(MPN/mL)  Salmonella  
1.Carbonated 
beverages: soft 
drinks, cola and 
other similars.  Not 
more 
than 
104, but 
not 
more 
than 
100 for 
packed 
product
s.  Not more 
than 10, 
but 
negative 
for packed 
products.  Negative  Negative  
2.Fruit and 
vegetable 
juices.      
(1)Unpasteurised 
fresh fruit and 
vegetable juices 
(ready to eat)  － Not more 
than 103 Not more 
than 10  Negative  Category  Tolerance  
Total 
aerobic 
plate 
count 
(cfu/mL)  Coliform 
(MPN/mL)  E.coli 
(MPN/mL)  Salmonella  
(2)Reconstituted 
fruit and vegetable 
juices, fruit and 
vegetable juice 
drinks, puree and 
other similars.  Not 
more 
than 
104, but 
not 
more 
than 
200 for 
packed 
product
s. Not more 
than 10, 
but 
negative 
for packed 
products.  Negative  Negative  
(3)  Fermentation 
fruit and vegetable 
juice  and other 
similars.  － Not more 
than 10, 
but 
negative 
for packed 
products.  Negative  Negative  
3. Beverages 
containing 
coffee, cocoa, 
tea or cereals, 
legumes  and 
other food 
materials.  Not 
more 
than 
104, but 
not 
more 
than 
200 for 
packed 
product
s. Not more 
than 10, 
but 
negative 
for packed 
products.  Negative  Negative  Category  Tolerance  
Total 
aerobic 
plate 
count 
(cfu/mL)  Coliform 
(MPN/mL)  E.coli 
(MPN/mL)  Salmonella  
4.Acidic 
beverages 
containing milk 
or dairy  
products  － Not more 
than 10, 
but 
negative 
for packed 
products.  Negative  Negative  
 
Article  3 
This Standard shall be implemented from January 1, 2019.