The Ministry of Environment (MOENV) stated that, in response to the current African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, it issued the “Contingency Inspection Plan for Authorized Food-Waste-Feeding Swine Farms During the African Swine Fever Outbreak” on 23 October 2025. The plan requires local environmental protection bureaus (EPBs) to inspect all registered food-waste-feeding pig farms within their jurisdictions at least once per week. The first-round inspection period, conducted from 23 to 30 October, achieved a 100% completion rate across all counties and cities. The second-round inspections are currently underway from 31 October to 5 November.

To ensure that all local EPBs strictly comply with the inspection mandate, the Ministry has assigned dedicated personnel to compile and publish daily statistics tracking each bureau's progress. As of today, all local EPBs nationwide have conducted inspections in accordance with the mandated frequency, and no delays have occurred.

Certain local governments, including Pingtung County, took the initiative to increase their inspection frequency and commenced the third round ahead of schedule. Because this differed from the centrally stipulated start date of 6 November for the third round, schedules have since been aligned with central guidelines. Meanwhile, the few counties and cities currently finalizing their second-round operations have committed to completing all inspections within the designated timeframe.

In response to claims made on Facebook by Legislator Lo Chih-chiang alleging poor execution rates for pig farm inspections in certain jurisdictions, the MOENV clarified that following on-site checks, local EPBs must upload the results to the Ministry’s Environmental Enforcement Management System (EEMS) for administrative tracking. This process can create a time lag between on-site inspections and data entry, resulting in temporary statistical discrepancies. The MOENV has actively coordinated with all local EPBs to harmonize reporting and statistical criteria, preventing similar misunderstandings and safeguarding local enforcement personnel from unwarranted criticism.