1. The Legislative Yuan passed the third reading of the draft amendment for Article 9 of the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Disease

2. Revised the Regulations Governing Specific Pet Businesses and promulgated the Regulations Governing the Inspection and Evaluation of Pet Dealers

3. Promulgated the Regulations Governing Fishing Vessels Operating in Coral Fisheries

4. Revised Article 18 of the Agricultural Association Election and Impeachment Regulations

5. Promulgated the Operational Guidelines Governing the Review and Approval of Organic Certification on Imported Grain and Grain Products Packaging and the 27th Administrative Principle of the Agricultural Production and Certification Act

6. Reduced agricultural loan interest rates by 2 points and expanded the scope of such loans

7. Director Chen visited flower markets to make sure the supply was keeping up with demand in the run up to Chinese New Year. The COA adjusted the supply of agricultural products to ensure that it was sufficient to meet people’s needs for the holiday

8. Beginning January 1, 2009, wood packing materials used on goods imported to Taiwan must be heat treated or fumigated prior to export and bear the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) mark in accordance with ISPM 15