關於協會

本會於民國81年3月正式成立；其前身為附設於台北市眼鏡商業同業公會的"進口批發業務推進委員會"（係於民國75年9月籌組設立）；爾後，因業務拓展的需要，在內政部完成社團法人的登記，正名為”中華民國眼鏡發展協會(Taiwan Optical Importers Association)”，協會之創會會長為曾國生先生，其創辦宗旨：

• 蒐集先進國家光學資訊，促進有關資料在國內交流
• 辦理進口眼鏡展示會
• 抵制眼鏡水貨，維護國家財政利益
• 辦理會員專業進修教育

協會會員負責引進國外最新的流行設計、材料技術以及進口驗光及配鏡等先進儀器；並有各類用途的鏡框及鏡片、隱形眼鏡及其相關保養藥水等類；其中，多數會員經營光學眼鏡及太陽眼鏡。

多年來，協會會員不斷向業界零售店呼籲，唯有向正式代理商訂購貨品，才可享有原廠保障及售後服務，此舉方可建立市場之秩序，提供良性競爭，才能提昇國內光學水準。

大抵而言，國內較具規模的眼鏡進口商皆加入協會已久；每一家會員公司均經過一定的審核程序，各項資格符合，方能成為協會的一份子，取得會籍之後，便可參加展示會以及各項協會主辦的活動。

全體會員公司計七十餘家，代理將近700個品牌的光學產品，每年一度的全國性展示會，已在世貿舉辦多屆，各參展會員所推出的全新系列商品，皆為一時之選。

協會除了舉辦展覽之外；有鑑於近年業界的經營環境之若干的變化，例如：政府實施的商品檢驗規定，本會亦積極協助會員因應；而為了消費者享有普及的視力保健用品，多年來也向財政部爭取調降太陽眼鏡關稅; 目前已獲初步的成果, 太陽眼鏡及光學框, 不論是塑膠或金屬材質, 進口關稅已降至5%! 未來將繼續努力朝零關稅邁進!

協會歡迎業界先進隨時不吝指教
電話：02 27067076，傳真：02 27067266
電子信箱：toia-tw@umail.hinet.net

About TOIA

This Association was officially established in March 1992. Its predecessor was the "Import Wholesale Business Promotion Committee," which was affiliated with the Taipei Optical Commercial Association (organized and established in September 1986). Subsequently, due to the need for business expansion, it completed registration as an incorporated association with the Ministry of the Interior and was officially named the "Republic of China Eyewear Development Association (Taiwan Optical Importers Association)". The Association's founding president was Mr. Zeng Guosheng. Its founding objectives are:

• To collect optical information from advanced countries and promote the exchange of related data domestically.
• To organize import eyewear exhibitions.
• To combat gray market eyewear imports and protect national fiscal interests.
• To provide professional continuing education for members.

Association members are responsible for introducing the latest international fashion designs, material technologies, and advanced imported equipment for optometry and dispensing. They also handle various types of frames and lenses for different uses, contact lenses, and related care solutions. Among them, most members deal in optical eyewear and sunglasses.

For many years, Association members have continuously urged industry retailers that only by ordering goods from official distributors can they receive manufacturer warranties and after-sales service. This approach is necessary to establish market order, foster fair competition, and ultimately elevate the domestic optical industry standards.

Generally speaking, most of the larger-scale eyewear importers in the country have long been members of the Association. Each member company undergoes a specific review process and must meet all qualification requirements to become part of the Association. Upon obtaining membership, they are eligible to participate in trade shows and various activities organized by the Association.

The total membership comprises over seventy companies, representing nearly 700 brands of optical products. The annual national trade show has been held multiple times at the World Trade Center, and the brand-new product collections showcased by exhibiting members are always top selections.

In addition to organizing exhibitions, and in view of recent changes in the industry's operating environment, such as government-implemented product inspection regulations, the Association actively assists members in adapting. Furthermore, to ensure consumers have access to affordable vision care products, the Association has lobbied the Ministry of Finance for many years to reduce tariffs on sunglasses. These efforts have yielded initial success: import tariffs on sunglasses and optical frames, whether plastic or metal, have now been lowered to 5%! We will continue to strive towards the goal of zero tariffs in the future!

The Association welcomes feedback and guidance from industry professionals at any time.
Phone: 02 27067076
Fax: 02 27067266
Email: toia-tw@umail.hinet.net