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Food Act (B.E. 2522).

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Beverages Food additives Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day of its publication in the Government Gazette.
Abstract

This Act provides for various matters relative to food safety and hygiene, food production, trade in food, and administration of these matters. The Act consists of 8 Chapters divided into 78 sections, of transitory provisions, and of 1 Schedule listing licence fees.

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References - Legislation

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Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 194) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Labels.

Legislation | Thailand | 1982

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit, Fraud/deceit/adulteration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Ministry of Public Health No.157 / B.E. 2537(1994) regarding to Food for Infant and Food of follow up Formula for Infant and Small Children.

Legislation | Thailand | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Processing/handling, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 221) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Prescribed Foods to Show Food Serial Number on Food Labels.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Cereals/grains/rice, Milk/dairy products, Food additives, Mineral water, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 214) B.E. 2543 (2000), Re: Beverages in Sealed Containers.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Beverages, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 210) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Semi-processed Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification, Food additives, Transport/storage, Cereals/grains/rice, Condiments/herbs/spices, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 212) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Royal Jelly and Royal Jelly Products.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Transport/storage, Apiculture/sericulture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 211) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Honey.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, Apiculture/sericulture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 367) B.E. 2557 (2014) Re: Labeling of Prepackaged Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Regarding to Food Containing Pesticide Residues B.E.2554 (2011).

Legislation | Thailand | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Pesticides, MRL-maximum residue limit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health on Irradiated Food B.E.2553 (2010).

Legislation | Thailand | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade, Food additives, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health No. 83 of B.E. 2527 (1984) Re: Chocolates.

Legislation | Thailand | 1984

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 303) B.E. 2550 (2007) on Veterinary Drugs Residues in Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Fish products, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 144) B.E. 2535 (1992) Re: Food in Sealed Containers.

Legislation | Thailand | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 150) B.E. 2536 (1993) Re: Vitaminized-Rice.

Legislation | Thailand | 1993

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 179) B.E. 2540 (1997) Re: Food in Sealed Container (No. 2).

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 223) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Flavouring Agents.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Condiments/herbs/spices, Processing/handling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 225) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Brine for Cooking.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 224) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Bread.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 156) B.E. 2537 (1994) Re: Modified Milk for Infants and Modified Milk of follow-up Formula for Infants and Children.

Legislation | Thailand | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Processing/handling, Milk/dairy products, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 158) B.E. 2537 (1994) Re: Supplementary Food for Infants and Yong Children.

Legislation | Thailand | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Processing/handling, Meat, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Cereals/grains/rice, Agricultural commodities, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 309) B.E. 2550 (2007) Regarding to Food Supplements.

Legislation | Thailand | 2007

Keyword: Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 207) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Margarine.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 208) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Cream .

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 209) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Cheese.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification, Food additives, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 227) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Butter.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Oils/oilseeds/fats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 92) B.E.2528 (1985) regarding Prescription of Quality or Standard for Food Containers, Use of Food Containers and Prohibition of Use of Things as Food Containers.

Legislation | Thailand | 1985

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 228) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Chewing Gum and Candy.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 182) B.E. 2541 (1998) Re: Nutrition Labelling.

Legislation | Thailand | 1998

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Nutrition, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Regarding to Standard of Food Contaminated with Radionuclide B.E.2554 (2011).

Legislation | Thailand | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Residues, Certification, Consumer protection, Radiation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 193) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Production Processes, Production Equipments, and Foods Storages.

Legislation | Thailand | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 237) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Labelling of Ready-to-Cook Foods and Ready-to-Eat Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 1996 (2001)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 295) B.E. 2548 (2005) Re: Qualities or standard for container made from plastic.

Legislation | Thailand | 1988 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 297) B.E. 2549 (2006) Re: Irradiated food.

Legislation | Thailand | 1986 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Radiation, Processing/handling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 196) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Tea.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Beverages, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 202) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Food Seasonings derived from the Hydrolysis or Fermentation of Soybean Protein.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 201) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Some Particular Kinds of Sauces.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Condiments/herbs/spices, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 262) B.E. 2545 (2002) Re: Stevioside and Foods Containing Stevioside.

Legislation | Thailand | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 269) B.E. 2546 (2003) Re: Prescribed Standards for β-Agonist Chemicals Group Contamination in Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 292) B.E. 2548 (2005) Re: food prohibited to be produced, imported or sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 263) B.E. 2545 (2002) Re: Prescribed Prohibited Food to be Produced, Imported, or Sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 268) B.E. 2546 (2003) Re: Prescribed Standards for Some Chemicals Contamination in Foods.

Legislation | Thailand | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 174) B.E. 2539 (1997) Re: Prescription of Food prohibited to be Imported or Sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 1996

Keyword: International trade, Consumer protection, Breastfeeding/infant food, Milk/dairy products, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 264) B.E. 2545 (2002) Re: Prescribed Prohibited Food to be Produced, Imported, or Sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 2002

Keyword: International trade, Processing/handling, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 261) B.E. 2545 (2002) Re: Prescribed Prohibited Food to be Produced, Imported or Sold (No. 2).

Legislation | Thailand | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 255) B.E. 2545 (2002) Re: Labelling of Foods with Ginkgo Biloba Leaves or Extraction from Ginkgo Biloba Leaves.

Legislation | Thailand | 2002

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 205) B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Oil and Fat.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, International trade, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 242) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Garlic Products.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, HACCP, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 243) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Some Meat Products.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, HACCP, Meat

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 244) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Labelling of Foods Packed Together with Material Intended for Qualities Control Purpose.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 245) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Labelling of Foods Containing Aloe Vera.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Ministry of Public Health (No. 374) B.E.2559 (2016) Re. Food Products Required to Bear Nutrition Labelling and Energy Value, Sugar, Fat, Sodium on the Labels of Some Kinds of Foods Guideline Daily Amounts, GDA Labelling.

Legislation | Thailand | 2016

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re: Edible Salt.

Legislation | Thailand | 2011

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection, Condiments/herbs/spices, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 215), B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Prescribed prohibited foods to be produced, imported or sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Cereals/grains/rice, Certification, Internal trade, International trade, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 308) B.E. 2550 (2007) Regarding Infant Food and Food of Follow up Formula for Infants and Young Children.

Legislation | Thailand | 2007

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No.350 B.E.2556 (2013) of the Ministry of the Public Health regarding to cow's milk.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry Of Public Health (No. 442) B.E. 2566 (2023) regarding cocoa bean products.

Legislation | Thailand | 1979

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Transport/storage, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No.351 B.E.2556 (2013) Regarding to Flavored Milk Products.

Legislation | Thailand | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, International trade, Food additives, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX