Implementing Rules and Regulations for the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8976).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Treated food Food additives Nutrition Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Standards

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Implementing Rules and Regulations shall enter into force 30 days after its publication.

Abstract

The Philippine Food Fortification Programme shall cover all imported or locally processed foods or food products for sale or distribution, for human consumption in the Philippines, except as provided below. The Philippine Food Fortification Programme shall consist of two systems: 1) Voluntary food fortification to encourage food processor to undertake food fortification on their own volition to enhance the nutrition content of their food products; 2) Mandatory food fortification for specific foo

Full text

English

Website

www.fda.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8976).

Legislation | Philippines | 2000

Keyword: Food security, Special dietary uses, Treated food, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Standards, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX