Thailand Proposes Updated Import Exemption Rules for FDA-Regulated Hazardous Substances
Thailand has notified the WTO of a draft Ministry of Public Health Notification revising the import exemption framework for hazardous substances under the responsibility of the Thai Food and Drug...
Read MoreThailand Notifies Draft Update to Food Enzyme Rules, Expanding Authorized Enzyme List
Thailand has notified the WTO of a draft Ministry of Public Health Notification updating the national rules for enzymes used in food production. The measure is issued under the Food...
Read MoreThailand Consults on Restructuring DIW Hazardous Substance Lists to Align with Chemical Weapons Convention Controls
May-25-2026
Bangkok, May 2025. Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has opened a public consultation on the principles of a draft Ministry of Industry notification to amend the Hazardous Substance List under...
Read MoreThailand Signals OECD-Alignment Drive for Hazardous Substances Governance Ahead of 2028 Accession Target
Apr-30-2026
Bangkok, April 2026. Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has reaffirmed an accelerated push to upgrade national hazardous substances management in line with OECD standards, positioning the reforms as both an industrial...
Read MoreThailand Delays Entry into Force of Food Contact Paper Standard to June 2027
Bangkok, March 2026. Thailand has circulated an addendum to its draft Ministerial Regulation requiring paper intended for food contact to conform to the prescribed industrial standard. The update does not change...
Read MoreThailand Moves to Mandate TIS 332-2567 for Dry-Chemical Portable Fire Extinguishers
Oct-22-2025
On 20 October 2025, Thailand notified the WTO of a draft ministerial regulation requiring all dry-chemical portable fire extinguishers—new and refilled—to conform to Thai Industrial Standard (TIS) 332-2567 (2024). The draft...
Read MoreThailand Updates Hazardous Substances List
Aug-22-2025
On 7 July 2025, Thailand's Ministry of Industry published the Notification on Hazardous Substances List (No. 8) B.E. 2568 (2025) in the Royal Gazette. The notification was signed on 5 June...
Read MoreThailand notifies WTO of draft regulation mandating safety standards for stainless steel food utensils
The Thailand Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Ministerial Regulation mandating that stainless steel utensils for food must conform to Thai Industrial Standard...
Read MoreThailand Opens Public Consultation on Cosmetics Law Review
The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a nationwide public consultation to assess and improve the current regulatory framework governing cosmetics. The review centers on the Cosmetics Act B.E....
Read MoreThailand Cosmetic Regulations Updated: Ingredient Ban New Toothpaste Labels and Microneedle Rules
In a significant move to enhance cosmetic safety and align with regional standards, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), through its Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has announced a series of...
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