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    Comparison of Thai Food Nutrition Labeling Regulations and Draft

    • Last Update: 2021-12-25
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    In order to enable food companies exporting to Thailand to understand the revised content of nutrition labeling, FoodPartner.
    com mainly compares the differences between nutrition labeling regulations and the draft regulations, and explains the concerns of label compliance
    .

     
    1.
    Revise the scope of application
     
    Article 1 of the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations" and Article 2 of the "Nutrition Labeling Draft" both stipulate the scope of application of labeling nutrition labels.
    The overall scope adds foods with health claims, and deletes foods in the consumer group in promotional activities.
    See Table 1 below
    .
     
    Table 1Applicable scope of reference label nutrition label
    product type
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    No.
    1
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    No.
    2
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    same
     
    No.
    3
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
     
    delete
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    No.
    4
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    No substantial changes
    Actually refers to the same type of food

    2.
    The language requirements of the logo are different
     
      Article 4 of the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations" and Article 4 of the "Draft Nutrition Labeling" stipulate that the language requirements for labeling are different, as shown in Table 2
    .

    Table 2  Language Requirements for Reference Labeling Nutrition Labels
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    same
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    different
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .

      3.
    Extend the transition period
     
      Article 6 of the Nutrition Labelling Regulations and Article 6 of the Nutrition Labelling Draft stipulate that the transition period for manufacturers or importers to comply with regulatory requirements is different.
    The “Nutrition Labelling Draft” revised the previous transition period from 180 days to two years, giving enterprises a warning.
    Leave more time to consume market products
    .

     
      4.
    Different forms and conditions of labeling nutrients
     
      Annex 1 of the “Nutrition Labeling Regulations” and Annex 1 of the “Nutrition Labeling Draft” stipulate the form and conditions of labeling nutrients.
    The format of the nutrition label in the future will be clearer and clearer, as shown in Figure 1
    .
    In the future, the foreign language labeling requirements of nutrition labels should be approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration for the use of languages ​​other than English
    .
    The foreign language should meet the remarks requirements, such as the size of the foreign language text and the position of the mark
    .
    The font requirements for nutrition labels in the future will also be clearer and clearer, as shown in Figure 2
    .
     
      Figure 1 Standard Nutrition Information Framework Requirements for Nutritional Ingredients in the "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
     

      Figure 2 Font requirements for nutrition information framework of "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
     
      summary
     
      Based on the current population and nutritional status of Thailand, Thailand issued the "Draft Nutrition Labeling" in order to comply with current international requirements, while protecting consumer interests and food consumption safety, and promoting its competitive advantage in international trade
    .
    This is conducive to the timely combination of data analysis and theoretical analysis for product research by Chinese food companies in accordance with the requirements of the draft issued by Thailand.
    Especially for food companies that export to Thailand, they should pay attention to the scope of application of nutrition labels in the future, and other foreign languages ​​other than English.
    It is necessary to apply for the format requirements of the future nutrition label in order to adjust the packaging materials and consumable products in time
    .
     
      The "Draft Nutrition Labelling" has just been closed for solicitation of comments.
    The content of the officially released regulations in the future may be different from the draft.
    FoodPartner.
    com will continue to pay attention to the progress of the regulations.
    Once the official regulations are released, we will immediately provide relevant information for the company's reference
    .

    This article is an original article by the Food Safety Compliance Division of FoodPartner.
    com, please contact us for reprinting
    .
    The Food Safety Compliance Division provides domestic and foreign food standards and regulations management and consulting, food safety information monitoring and analysis and early warning, product registration and filing services, label review and compliance consulting, conference training services, etc.
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    .
      Food Partner Network News On December 11, 1998, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health Announcement No.
    182 " Nutrition Labeling " (hereinafter referred to as "Nutrition Labeling Regulations "), themain regulations on food nutrition labeling in Thailand,was officially implemented
    .
    The content of this regulation covers the types of products that must have nutrition labels; interpretation of related terms; nutrition labels must indicate Thai language, and if there are foreign languages, they must comply with the standards and conditions specified in the annex to the regulations
    .
    The annexes to this regulation are: Annex 1 "Nutrition Labeling Format and Requirements"; Annex 2 "How to Denote the Number of Food Servings and Per Serving Weight"; Annex 3 "Daily Nutrient Reference Values ​​for Thais over 6 Years Old"; Annex 4 "Products in Process" Requirements for Nutrition Claims on Labels
    .
    The regulation was revised twice: on July 27, 2001, the revised nutritional information framework for the full list of nutritional information was implemented; on April 22, 2019, the revised sodium daily intake (Thai RDI) was implemented to 2000 mg
    .
    Food Partner Network News Food Partner Network Nutrition Labeling Regulations Food Nutrition Labeling Food
     
      It has been 23 years since the implementation of the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations".
    In order to clarify the nutrition labeling requirements and comply with the latest international requirements and be suitable for the current nutritional status of Thai people, the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand issued the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations" on September 1, 2021.
    Nutrition Labelling Draft", the draft deadline for soliciting opinions on September 30, 2021
    .
    The draft abolished Thailand's Ministry of Public Health Announcement No.
    182 and its amendments, and redefined the standards and conditions of nutrition labeling
    .
     
      In order to enable food companies exporting to Thailand to understand the revised content of nutrition labeling, FoodPartner.
    com mainly compares the differences between nutrition labeling regulations and the draft regulations, and explains the concerns of label compliance
    .
    exit
     
      1.
    Revise the scope of application
    1.
    Revise the scope of application
     

    Table 1  Applicable scope of reference label nutrition label
    Table 1  Scope of application of reference label nutrition label Table 1  Scope of application of reference label nutrition label
    product type
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    No.
    1
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    No.
    2
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    same
     
    No.
    3
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
     
    delete
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    No.
    4
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    No substantial changes
    Actually refers to the same type of food
    product type
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    No.
    1
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    No.
    2
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    same
     
    No.
    3
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
     
    delete
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    No.
    4
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    No substantial changes
    Actually refers to the same type of food
    product type
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    product type
    product type
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    Label compliance concerns
    No.
    1
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    No.
    1
    No.
    1
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and foods with health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with increased health claims
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    Foods with nutrition claims and health claims must be labeled with nutrition labels
    No.
    2
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    same
     
    No.
    2
    No.
    2
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    Foods that use the value of food for promotion
    same
    same
     
    No.
    3
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
     
    delete
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    No.
    3
    No.
    3
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    Foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
     
    delete
    delete
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    In the future, we will no longer pay attention to foods that indicate consumer groups in promotional activities
    No.
    4
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    No substantial changes
    Actually refers to the same type of food
    No.
    4
    No.
    4
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods required by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    Other foods specified by the Minister of Public Health
    No substantial changes
    No substantial changes
    Actually refers to the same type of food
    Actually refers to the same type of food

      2.
    The language requirements of the logo are different
     
      Article 4 of the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations" and Article 4 of the "Draft Nutrition Labeling" stipulate that the language requirements for labeling are different, as shown in Table 2
    .
      2.
    The language requirements of the logo are different
      2.
    The language requirements of the logo are different
     
      Article 4 of the "Nutrition Labeling Regulations" and Article 4 of the "Draft Nutrition Labeling" stipulate that the language requirements for labeling are different, as shown in Table 2
    .

    Table 2  Language Requirements for Reference Labeling Nutrition Labels
    Table 2  Language Requirements for Reference Labeling Nutrition Labels Table 2  Language Requirements for Reference Labeling Nutrition Labels
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    same
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    different
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    same
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    different
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Nutrition Labeling Regulations"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    "Draft Nutrition Labelling"
    Comparison difference
    Comparison difference
    Label compliance concerns
    Label compliance concerns
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    same
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    Nutrition label must be in Thai
    same
    same
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    This provision is a mandatory language requirement
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    different
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    You can also mark foreign languages ​​at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    English can also be marked at the same time
    different
    different
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .
    In the future, the labeling of nutrition labels in languages ​​other than English should be approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand
    .

      3.
    Extend the transition period
      3.
    Extend the transition period
     
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    This article is an original article by the Food Safety Compliance Division of FoodPartner.
    com, please contact us for reprinting
    .
    The Food Safety Compliance Division provides domestic and foreign food standards and regulations management and consulting, food safety information monitoring and analysis and early warning, product registration and filing services, label review and compliance consulting, conference training services, etc.
    , inquiries: 0535-2129301, email : Vip@foodmate.
    net
    .
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