Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 223) B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Flavouring Agents.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Classification/declassification Condiments/herbs/spices Processing/handling Transport/storage

Geographical area

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

Abstract

Flavouring agents are foods which are required to bare labels (Clause 2). Flavouring agents shall be classified into 3 types: (1) Natural flavouring agent; (2) Imitate of natural flavouring agent; and (3) Synthesized flavouring agent (Clause 3). Clause 5-6 provide for the requirements to be satisfied by labels of flavouring agents. Flavouring agent producers or importers for sale shall follow to the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Regarding Production Processes, Production Equipment and Food Storage (Clause 3).

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