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

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Cereals/grains/rice Certification Internal trade International trade

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

The purpose of this Notification is to maintain food safety control on the possible Cry 9C DNA Sequence corn contamination in food. According to Clause 1, food contaminated with Cry 9C DNA Sequence or protein derived from the Cry 9C DNA, shall be prohibited to be produced, imported or sold. Clause 1 gives a list of foods, including: (1) Pop corn; (2) Baby corn both of frozen corn and/or corn in sealed containers; (3) Taco shell; (4) Corn chips / corn snack; (5) Corn flake; (6) Corn meal / corn f

Full text

English

Website

food.fda.moph.go.th

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act (B.E. 2522).

Legislation | Thailand | 1979

Keyword: 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

Repealed by

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No.345) B.E.2555 (2012) Regarding Prescribed Prohibited Foods to be Produced, Imported or Sold.

Legislation | Thailand | 2001 (2012)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX