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

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

Cheese is prescribed food to have qualities or standards (Clause 2). Cheese can be classified into 5 types: (1) Cream cheese means cheese; (2) Whole milk cheese; (3) Skimmed milk cheese; (4) Processed cheese; (5) Named cheese . Clause 5-6 regards quality requirements to be satisfied by cheeses. The Notification further provides for requirements for cheese production processes, production equipments, storages, labeling and packing, food additives, etc.

Full text

English

Website

www.foodmate.com

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