Environmental Analysis Organization Management Regulations Article 6

The qualifications of the laboratory manager in the foregoing Article shall be in compliance with the following conditions:Ⅰ. Be a graduate of a chemistry or environment-related department of a school at the public or registered private college-level or higher or an overseas school at the college-level or higher that is recognized by the Ministry of Education. However, for those that apply as a government agency or organization other than an environmental protection competent authority, laboratory managers that are graduates of a department related to the operations with which they are charged of a school at the college-level or higher may also hold the position.Ⅱ. Possess testing and analysis experience of five years or more related to the testing and analysis category for which they are applying for permission, and provide verification documents. However, those with a relevant bachelor’s degree may deduct two years of testing and analysis experience; those with a relevant master’s degree may deduct three years of testing and analysis experience; those with a relevant doctoral degree may deduct four years of testing and analysis experience.The managers of laboratories engaging solely in testing of noise, vibration, physical hazards, or other test category items controlled by the central competent authority shall be graduates of physics or engineering departments of a school at the college-level or higher.