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

Subject

Food & nutrition

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

Geographical area

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

Abstract

Semi-processed Foods in sealed container is prescribed to have qualities or standards (Clause 2). Food may be classified into 4 types: (1) Noodle; (2) Kao Tom (Boiled rice) and Joke (Porridge rice); (3) Broth and concentrated soup in cube, powdered or dried form; (4) Curries and curry pastes. Clause 5-9 regards quality requirements to be satisfied by semi-processed foods. The Notification further provides for requirements for semi-processed food 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