Taiwan Tightens Air Pollution Standards for Cement Industry, Regulating Dioxins and Heavy Metals

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Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has announced revised air pollutant emission standards for the cement industry, bringing hazardous pollutants like dioxins and 12 heavy metals under regulation for the first time. The new rules, aimed at international alignment and managing risks from using waste as fuel, require operators to submit raw material management plans. A grace period is available until January 1, 2029, for equipment upgrades, with non-compliance facing fines up to NT$20 million.

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