Thailand notifies WTO of draft regulation mandating safety standards for stainless steel food utensils

Jun-12-2025

WTO Thailand

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...

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Thailand 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....

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Thailand 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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Thailand Updates Cosmetic Labelling Rules: New Requirements for Fluoride Products 

On 4 April 2025, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) issued a draft notification proposing significant amendments to the labelling requirements for fluoride-containing cosmetics, including toothpaste and mouthwash. The proposed...

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Thailand’s Updates Hazardous Substances List: Changes Impact Global Chemical Industry

On 18 March 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry has issued a major update to its List of Hazardous Substances (No. 8), which will come into effect the day after its publication...

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Thailand Updates Cosmetic Regulations: New Rules on Preservatives and Banned Ingredients

The Ministry of Public Health and the Cosmetics Committee of Thailand have introduced significant regulatory updates affecting the cosmetics industry. The latest announcements, published in the Royal Gazette in January 2025,...

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Thailand Reviews Hazardous Substances Act Following Stakeholder Consultation

The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has released an evaluation of Thailand’s Hazardous Substances Act, following an extensive public consultation held between August and September 2024. The review assessed enforcement of...

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Thailand Tightens Regulations on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented new regulations on titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in cosmetics, focusing on its use as a colorant, UV filter, and ingredient in various formulations. Officially...

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Thailand’s DIW Reminds Category 3 Factories to Comply with Updated Chemical Safety Regulations

On January 6, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) issued a formal reminder to Category 3 factory operators to comply with the Ministry of Industry’s updated Safety Measures for Chemical...

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Thailand Seeks Feedback on the Classification of POPs as Hazardous Substances under Stockholm Convention

Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW), under the Ministry of Industry, launched a public consultation regarding a draft ministerial announcement on December 2, 2024. This proposal seeks to classify certain chemicals...

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