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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.

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Notification shall enter into force on 22nd August 2001
Abstract

This Notification regulates the labelling of ready-to-cook foods and ready-to-eat foods. Ready-to-cook foods and ready-to-eat foods are prescribed food to have labels. In this notification, ready-to-cook foods mean foods in which various ingredients are prepared in unit container which are sold directly to consumers for cooking of each specific food; and ready-to-eat foods mean ready for sale cooked foods, ready for consumption, packed in containers. Ready-to-cook foods and ready-to-eat foods are prescribed food to have labels. Clause 4-5 covers rules for labeling such foods.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act (B.E. 2522).

Legislation | Thailand | 1979

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX