ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Amendments: Grace Period Ended on 21 November 2024

On 21 November 2024, the two-year grace period for cosmetic products to comply with the updated ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD) ended. The updates were introduced during the 36th ASEAN Cosmetic Committee...

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Thailand Strengthens Labelling Regulations for Volatile Substances

The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry in Thailand have jointly issued a new Ministerial Regulation under the Narcotics Code Act B.E. 2564, which establishes new labelling requirements...

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Thailand Launches Review of Hazardous Substance Act

Thailand is undertaking a detailed review of its Hazardous Substance Act, which governs the management of chemicals and hazardous substances in the country. The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) and other...

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Thailand's Department of Industrial Works Introduces New Advertising Regulations for Hazardous Substances

On 18 September 2024, Thailand’s Department of Industrial Works (DIW) introduced new regulatory guidelines on the advertising of hazardous substances under its authority. These regulations which aim to improve public safety...

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Revisions to the Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Regulations proposed by Thailand

On 2 February 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submitted two draft notifications to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The goal of both drafts is to protect human health...

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Thailand notifies WTO of draft regulation to restrict mercury in electrical and electronic equipment

On 12 February 2024, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Industrial Products for Mercury-Added Electrical and Electronic Equipment to...

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Thailand to add PFHxS to List of Hazardous Substances

Thailand's Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has held a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the List of Hazardous Substances under the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The draft...

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Thailand Notifies WTO of Draft Notification on Criteria for Refilling Type 1 Hazardous Substances

Dec-11-2023

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On 29 November 2023, Thailand has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the Draft Notification of the Ministry of Public Health concerning the criteria, procedures, and conditions for the...

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Thai Ministry of Public Health Introduces Online Registration System for Hazardous Substances

Dec-11-2023

WTO FDA

On 29 November 2023, the Thai Ministry of Public Health issued a Draft Notification outlining the registration, issuance, and renewal procedures for hazardous substances. The focus of this initiative is to...

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Thailand Notifies WTO on Exemption from Hazardous Substances Act Compliance

On 29 November 2023, Thailand has officially informed the World Trade Organization (WTO) about its intention to seek exemption from complying with the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The Draft...

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