Notifications for Thailand (694 notifications)

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United States of America to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follow:    (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of the United States of America. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United States of America has been temporarily suspended.    (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United States of America have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follow:      (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom.  Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country.  By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E.  2558 (2015), the importation or  transit  of live  poultry  and poultry  carcasses  from certain  areas  of  the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.       (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follow: (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of France.  Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country.  By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E.  2558 (2015), the importation or  transit  of live  poultry  and poultry  carcasses  from certain  areas  of  France has been temporarily suspended. (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from France have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Germany to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follow:                 (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Germany. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Germany has been temporarily suspended.                (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from Germany have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Indonesia to prevent the spread of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follows:The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Indonesia. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Indonesia has been temporarily suspended.     2. Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from Indonesia have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of bovine and buffalo and their carcasses from Cambodia to prevent the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease by adding paragraph (2) as follows:The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in the area of Cambodia. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Lumpy Skin Disease into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of bovine, buffalo, and their carcasses from Cambodia has been temporarily suspended.   2. Where bovine, buffalo, and their carcasses  from Cambodia have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such bovine, buffalo, and their carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from India to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever by adding paragraph (2) as follows:The WOAH has reported an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area of India. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E.  2558 (2015), the importation or transit  of live  domestic  pigs, wild  pigs,  and their carcasses from India has been temporarily suspended.    2. Where live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from India have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of the importation or transit of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Italy to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever by adding paragraph (2) as follows:The WOAH has reported an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area of Italy. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E.  2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live domestic pigs, wild pigs, and their carcasses from Italy has been temporarily suspended.    2. Where live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Italy have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follows:The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of South Africa. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa has been temporarily suspended. Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Spain to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follows:   (1)  The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Spain. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Spain has been temporarily suspended.    (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from Spain have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Italy to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follows:  (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Italy. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Italy has been temporarily suspended.  (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from Italy have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

Thailand proposes an amendment to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) Order on temporary suspension of importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the Republic of Korea to prevent the spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza by adding paragraph (2) as follows:        (1) The WOAH has reported an outbreak of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of the Republic of Korea. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the Republic of Korea has been temporarily suspended.       (2) Where live poultry and poultry carcasses from the Republic of Korea have undergone a risk assessment and have been determined to be free from epidemic diseases or vectors thereof, and where the measures prescribed by the DLD of Thailand have been duly complied with, the Director-General of the DLD will grant permission for the importation or transit of such live poultry or poultry carcasses into or through Thailand.

This draft notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E. .... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: "The Labeling of Pre-packaged foods" (No. 2) amends the details of labelling requirements of the Notification of MOPH (No. 450) Re: "The Labeling of Pre-packaged foods". a. Exemptions for direct sales: Food sold directly to consumers where information can be provided at the point of sale (e.g., hawkers, food stalls, or e-commerce) is generally exempt from standard labeling requirements. This exemption does not apply to food additive, food for Infants, and food for infants with specific medical needs,food of follow up formula for infant in the age of six to twelve months, and food for young children,supplementary food for infants and young children, food with specific purposes and other foods, dietary supplement, food products fortified with extracts, nutrients, or synthetic compounds,other foods designated by notification of the ministry of public health specifically for the display of warningsb. Allergen information: Addition of four allergen items: sesame and products thereof, celery and products thereof, mustard and products thereof, and lupin and products thereof. Labels must clearly state "Information for food allergy: contains..." for ingredients or "Information for food allergy: may contain..." for potential cross-contamination. Exclude lactose from the allergen declaration.c. Food additive information: Exception is made in the case of food additives with more than one function; other functions may be displayed as necessary based on their technological needs, provided that the quantity used is in accordance with the purpose of those functions. Additionally, the display of functional classes is exempted for carriers and packaging gases.d. Digital labeling: Producers may use digital labels to provide food information, provided the system is continuously accessible and maintained. Essential details, for example, the food name, serial number, manufacturer address, and allergen information, must still be physically displayed on the container. A voluntary digital labeling measure is established for food products excluding the following seven categories: food for infants, and food for infants with specific medical needs, food of follow up formula for infant in the age of six to twelve months, and food for young children, supplementary food for infants and young children, food with specific purposes and other foods, dietary supplement, food products fortified with extracts, nutrients, or synthetic compounds.e.The labeling of food composed in a container. Containers holding multiple food items (e.g., gift baskets or monk offerings) must have a Thai label listing all items, the earliest expiration date among them, and warnings if products might react harmfully with one another. f. Transition period: Labels that do not comply with these new regulations may still be used for up to three years after the notification becomes effective.

Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) is proposing a draft notification to establish specific standards for the regulation of quality, safety, and labeling. This notification prescribes definitions, sterilization processes, quality and composition standards, microbiological safety requirements, labeling requirements, and other related criteria to ensure consumer protection and to elevate product quality to meet acceptable consumption standards.Manufacturers or importers of goat milk and flavored goat milk previously authorized under the Notification on Beverages in Hermetically Sealed Containers must comply with this notification within two years from the effective date.

The "ACFS Notification concerning the List of International Standards Conforming to Mandatory Standards, dated 3 April 2020 (B.E. 2563)" has been repealed and replaced by the "ACFS Notification concerning the List of International Standards conforming to Mandatory Standards, dated 27 November 2025 (B.E. 2568)" following its consideration and acceptance of one additional international standard, namely "the Global standard for Food Safety Issue 9", which conforms with the requirements set out in the ACFS Notification regarding Peanut Kernel: Maximum Level of Aflatoxin.Therefore, the international standards conforming to the Ministerial Regulation on the Establishment of Thai Agricultural Standard on Peanut Kernel: Maximum Level of Aflatoxin as mandatory standard B.E. 2558 (2015) are as follows:1. The system standards or production system standards, namely:1.1. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) complied with Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene or equivalent;1.2. Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP) complied with Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene or equivalent;1.3. Food Safety Management System (FSMS) complied with ISO/IEC 22000;1.4. Global standard for Food Safety Issue 9. British Retail Consortium;2. Aflatoxin analytical standards established by a national organization or international organizations such as Codex Alimentarius (Codex), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), AOAC International (AOAC) or analytical methods published in manual or international journals or analytical methods with the validation results obtained through the acknowledge procedures.This notification shall come into force on the date of its announcement (27 November 2025)

In order to ensure effective implementation of disease prevention and control measures for livestock raised within specific areas, animals transported across provincial boundaries, and animals imported into, exported from, or transiting through Thailand, and to enable traceability back to individual animals, the Department of Livestock Development hereby revises the regulation by repealing the Announcement of the Department of Livestock Development Re: Designation of Areas and Animal Species subject to Identification Marks, and Criteria, Procedures, and Conditions for Animal Identification Marks, B.E. 2559 (2016) dated 19 February 2016, and replacing it with this Announcement, B.E. 2560 (2017) dated 17 May 2017.The key provisions of this Announcement are as follows:1. Areas and Animal Species Subject to Animal Identification MarkingThroughout the country, all live beef cattle, live dairy cattle, live buffaloes, live goats, and live sheep aged over 4 months that are transported across provincial boundaries, as well as those imported into, exported from, or transiting through Thailand, shall also be marked with animal identification marks;2. Procedures for Animal Identification MarkingFor live beef cattle, live dairy cattle, live buffaloes, live goats, and live sheep imported into Thailand by air or sea, the livestock inspectors or veterinarians stationed at the animal quarantine station at the port of entry shall affix temporary animal identification marks, provided that each animal can still be individually identified. Upon arrival of the animals at the designated quarantine facility, permanent identification marks shall be affixed in accordance with this Announcement.

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in Csongrád-Csanád, Szentes, Szolnok and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok of Hungary. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Csongrád-Csanád, Szentes, Szolnok and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok of Hungary has been temporarily suspended.

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the area of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from certain areas of the United Kingdom has been temporarily suspended.

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) in the area of Belgium. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1) into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Belgium has been temporarily suspended.

The WOAH has reported an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area of Spain. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation or transit of live domestic pigs, wild pigs, and their carcasses from Spain has been temporarily suspended.