The Executive Yuan decided to nullify the ordinances as they are illegal and implausible, Minister Without Portfolio Lo Ping-cheng (羅秉成) told a news conference in Taipei. Photo: Chien Jung-fong, Taipei TimesThe nation needs unified food safety standards so that producers can comply with the regulations, but the local ordinances state different standards, structures and penalties, Lo said. To unify the regulations, the Executive Yuan has decided to abolish the ordinances, he added. Any local governments that ignore the rules could be penalized, the Executive Yuan said, adding that any sanctions placed on companies would be revoked. The ordinances are backed by both local councils and public opinion, he added, accusing the Executive Yuan of “lacking respect.”The KMT condemned the decision and promised to coordinate with local governments seeking a constitutional interpretation.

Source: Taipei Times December 31, 2020 15:56 UTC