Citizens of the Republic of China having passed a dietitian examination and holding a dietitian license in accordance with This Act may practice as a dietitian.

The term "competent authorities" as used in this Act means, at central government level, the Ministry of Health and Welfare; at the special municipality level, the city government; at county (city) level, the county (city) government.

Anyone who passes the Dietitian Examination may apply for a Dietitian Certificate.

When applying for a Dietitian Certificate, a completed application form and proof of qualification shall be prepared and submitted to the competent central authority for approval and certificate issuance.

An individual failing to obtain a Dietitian Certificate shall not be designated the title of Dietitian.

Anyone meeting any of the following conditions shall not practice as a dietitian. Where an individual has practiced as a dietitian, his/her Dietitian Certificate shall be revoked or cancelled.
1. for having been confirmed through sentencing to have been in violation of the Narcotics Elimination Act or the Measures for the Control of Narcotic Drugs;
2. for having been confirmed through sentencing to have committed crimes against the Law for the Control of Narcotics; or
3. for having had the Dietitian Certificate cancelled as punishment according to This Act.