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Plain-language guides to Thai FDA rules, labels, notification and import — every article cites the actual regulation. For brand owners, importers, factories, exporters and consumers.
For consumers · Health & Beauty Literacy
Read labels, FDA numbers and ads with confidence before you buy or use a product
ConsumersBanned cosmetic ingredients every Thai consumer should knowBanned ingredients in cosmetics that Thai consumers should know, from mercury and hydroquinone to vitamin A acid and steroids, and how to check a label.
ConsumersReading a Thai nutrition label in five stepsHow to read a Thai nutrition label in five steps: servings per pack, energy, nutrients and percent daily reference, plus a worked example and what 0 means.
ConsumersMercury in skin creams: warning signs and why it is bannedMercury in skin cream is banned under Thailand's prohibited cosmetic substances list. Learn the label warning signs, why home tests fail and how to report.
ConsumersFake and illegal creams: what the label revealsWhat makes a fake cream under Thai law, which creams are illegal, seven label checks, banned substances in whitening creams, and what to do next.
ConsumersChecking a Thai cosmetic notification number: where to find it, what the format means and what must matchHow to check a Thai cosmetic notification number: 10 vs 13 digits, why there is no Thai FDA frame, where to search, and what must match the label.
ConsumersHow to check a Thai FDA number yourself in one minute (food, cosmetics, herbal products)Check a Thai FDA number in a minute: what each number format looks like, where to search, what must match the label, and what to do if nothing is found.
ConsumersSpotting exaggerated health and beauty ads in Thailand, and where to report themHow to spot exaggerated ads for food, supplements, cosmetics and herbal products in Thailand: what each law prohibits, warning signs, and where to report.
ConsumersReading the 13-digit Thai FDA number on dietary supplements, and checking it is genuineHow to read the 13-digit Thai FDA number on supplements, where to check it, what the label must show, the four mandatory warnings, and warning signs.For businesses
Factories / OEMGMP for bottled drinking water plants in ThailandDrinking water GMP in Thailand: GMP 420 Specific Requirement 1, No. 462 water quality, raw water, filling, the production controller and labels.
Brand ownersFiling cosmetic notification online (e-submission), step by stepHow to file Thai cosmetic notification online in e-Submission: identity, access rights, premises, the J.K.1 request, payment and the notification number.
Brand ownersWords you cannot use in a Thai cosmetic product nameProhibited words in a Thai cosmetic product name: the Thai FDA's five categories (2025), examples from its tables, exceptions, and what to do if refused.
ExportersExporting canned and hermetically sealed food from ThailandExport canned food from Thailand: Notification No. 469 of 2026, sealed containers, GMP 420 Specific Requirement 3, F0, licences and export certificates.
ExportersExporting Thai herbs: raw material vs extract vs finished productExport Thai herbal products: raw herbs, extracts and finished products fall under different rules, licences, GMP standards and Thai FDA certificates.
New regulationsHerbal product names and labels under the 2025 notificationThailand's 2025 herbal name and label rules under the Herbal Products Act: naming rules, the 17 label items, letter sizes, and how long old labels last.
Brand ownersHiring a cosmetic registration agent in Thailand: what to checkWhat a cosmetic registration agent in Thailand does, what stays with the brand, how far a power of attorney goes, whose name the number is in, what to ask.
ExportersFragrance allergens and IFRA certificates: the EU 81-entry list, IFRA 51st/52nd Amendments and Thai rulesFragrance allergens explained for Thai exporters: what an IFRA certificate must state, the 51st and 52nd Amendments, the EU list and Thai FDA label rules.
ImportersImporting dietary supplements into Thailand: import licence, serial number and foreign manufacturer documentsHow to import dietary supplements into Thailand: the Or.7 import licence, foreign GMP certificates, food serial numbers, quality documents and Thai labels.
ImportersImporting Korean cosmetics into Thailand: steps and documents from the manufacturerImporting Korean cosmetics into Thailand: manufacturer documents, Korean translations, ampoule rules, product-name words Thailand rejects and Thai labels.
ImportersThai import licence holders for foreign brands: role and liabilityWho can hold a Thai FDA licence for a foreign brand, importer duties for cosmetics and food, who is liable, and what changes with a new holder.
ImportersImporting medical devices into Thailand: licensing by risk class, from listing to licenceHow to import medical devices into Thailand: establishment registration, risk classes 1–4, listing, notification or licence, documents and Thai labels.
ImportersImporting supplements from Korea or Japan into Thailand: eight checks before you orderImporting supplements from Korea or Japan into Thailand: check ingredient limits, banned and novel foods, factory certificates, translations and labels.
ImportersImporting herbal products into Thailand: ports of entry and documentsImport herbal products into Thailand: licence, product approvals, the 54 checkpoints in the 2025 notice, port documents, the CoA, and imports of samples.
Brand ownersThailand flavouring regulations: Notification No. 223, three flavour types, labels and EU 1334/2008 comparedThailand flavouring regulations explained: the 3 flavour types under Notification No. 223, label items, MSG vs flavourings, and Thai vs EU 1334/2008 rules.
ExportersHealth certificates for Thai food exports: which certificate, who issues it, what to fileWhat buyers mean by a health certificate for Thai food exports, the three Thai FDA export certificates, documents, labels and China's Decree 280.
Brand ownersGDA labels in Thailand: which foods need them and how to make one correctlyThe Thai GDA label explained: the 13 food groups that need it, the four-cylinder format, reference values, placement, and online or export cases.
Brand ownersThai dietary supplement labels: mandatory text, warnings, vitamin limits and restrictionsThai supplement label rules: mandatory items, the four warnings, ingredient warnings, vitamin limits, font sizes and restricted wording.
ImportersCFS vs EC certificate for medical device import in ThailandCFS vs EC certificate for medical devices in Thailand: what each proves, what the Thai submission asks for, and when one cannot replace the other.
ImportersCosmetic import documents: a pre-filing checklistChecklist of cosmetic import documents for Thailand, sorted by importer, overseas manufacturer and post-import records: LOA, CFS, GMP evidence and COA.
Brand ownersDocuments needed for Thai cosmetic notification (checklist)A brand owner's checklist for Thai cosmetic notification: applicant and premises papers, product data, case-specific attachments and the file to keep.
Brand ownersCosmetic preservatives No. 6 and UV filters No. 7 (2025): do formulas need changes?Thai preservative No. 6 and UV filter No. 7 notices (2025): two preservatives removed, a new entry 48 condition, a lower octocrylene spray limit.
Brand ownersDoes soap need Thai FDA notification? Cosmetic vs herbal soapMost soap is a cosmetic and must be notified. Claims about health, disease or use on animals move it to other laws. See where the line falls.
ExportersExporting food to China: GACC registration and Thai documentsExport food to China under GACC Decree 280: the 17 categories that go through a Thai authority, registering via the Thai FDA or CIFER, and Thai documents.
ExportersExporting supplements: adapting labels and formulas per marketExporting supplements from Thailand: plant licence and GMP, serial numbers for export-only products, export labels under No. 474, and market checks.
Brand ownersFood additives (INS numbers) in Thailand: limits and labellingWhat food additives and INS numbers mean in Thailand, how to read maximum levels under Notification No. 468, combining additives, and label rules.
Factories / OEMGetting GMP for your plant: from documents to inspection dayGMP certification steps for a Thai food plant: self-assessment on the audit forms, records, the audit request, what inspectors check, and certificates.
Brand ownersThailand’s Healthier Choice logo: who can use it and howThailand's Healthier Choice logo: who may use it, who certifies it, nutrient criteria for 15 food groups, symbol format rules and when it must come off.
Factories / OEMHerbal product GMP in Thailand and when PIC/S appliesThai herbal product GMP by process risk: which of Documents 1–5 applies, when PIC/S GMP is mandatory, who inspects, and when a GMP mark may go on labels.
Brand ownersHerbal product notification in Thailand: what qualifiesThai herbal product notification only covers products matching the official lists. Small changes need detailed notification; others need registration.
New regulationsHermetically sealed food: new Notification 469 (2026)Thai Notification No. 469 on hermetically sealed food replaces No. 355: the new low-acid and acidified scope, who is affected and transitional rules.
Factories / OEMHome-based food production in Thailand: the non-factory permitCan you make food at home and get Thai FDA permission? The 50 hp and 50 worker test, GMP 420 points for home kitchens, Sor Bor 1/1 steps and online sales.
ImportersImporting small medical supplies into Thailand: what approval appliesImporting test kits, specimen containers or wound dressings into Thailand: risk classes, listing vs notification vs licence, and exemption routes.
Factories / OEMPrivate-label lotion and perfume in Thailand: classification and notificationPrivate-label lotion and perfume in Thailand: when they are cosmetics, claims that move them out, who holds the notification, fragrance limits and labels.
Factories / OEMRepacking food for sale in Thailand: which permit appliesRepacking food in Thailand counts as production: what counts as repacking, the premises permit, key GMP 420 clauses, food numbers and repacker labels.
ImportersReselling imported cosmetics in Thailand: what the rules requireWholesale or hand-carried cosmetics in Thailand: who notifies, why the owner's letter matters, when the Thai label is due, and what resellers check.
ImportersSelling imported supplements online in Thailand legallySelling imported supplements online in Thailand: import licence, food serial number, Thai labels under Notification 474, and advertising rules for posts.
Brand ownersVitamin C supplement labels in Thailand: what must be shownWhat a Thai vitamin C or multivitamin supplement label must show, the 15% Thai RDI minimum, daily maximums under No. 448, permitted forms and claims.
Brand ownersSelling essential oils in Thailand: cosmetic, herbal product or hazardous substance?Essential oil Thailand rules: when an oil is a cosmetic, herbal product, hazardous substance or OCPB product, plus banned fragrance materials, Piperonal.
ExportersExporting processed food from Thailand: licences, standards and the certificates buyers ask forWhat to prepare to export processed food from Thailand: licence, GMP 420, lab results, traceability, Thai FDA certificates, export labels and samples.
ExportersExporting cosmetics: Thai FDA export certificatesExport cosmetics from Thailand: the six Thai FDA certificates, who can apply, what to prepare in English, and the export-only notification route.
Brand ownersWhat the 10-digit Thai cosmetic notification number meansWhat a Thai cosmetic notification number is, how to read 10- and 13-digit formats, the three receipt types, and who holds the number under OEM or import.
Factories / OEMContract cream manufacturing: what the factory must haveContract cream manufacturing in Thailand: what the factory must have, how to check GMP, whose notification it is, changing factories and contract terms.
Brand ownersFood advertising permits under Thailand’s 2026 rules: what needs a permit and what does notThai food advertising permits under the 2026 criteria: which ads need one, which do not, prohibited wording, forms Khor Or 1 and 3, and permit conditions.
ImportersThai food import licence (Or.7): how to apply and what your food storage must meetHow to get a Thai food import licence (Or.7): who can apply, the e-Submission steps, food storage requirements, third-party warehouses and licensee duties.
Factories / OEMApplying for a Thai food manufacturing licence: steps, documents and what inspectors checkThai food manufacturing licence: Or 1 or Sor Bor 1, the audit-then-licence steps on e-Submission, documents, what inspectors check, and renewal.
Factories / OEMGMP vs HACCP: what a Thai food plant needs firstGMP vs HACCP in Thailand: how they differ, which one the law requires, what GHP means, which standards match GMP 420, and what you may print on labels.
New regulationsMicroneedle cosmetics banned from sale in Thailand (2026 notification)Thailand's 2026 microneedle cosmetic rules: what is banned, which dissolving patches can still be notified, label warnings, micro-spicules and export.
Brand ownersRegistering a dietary supplement in Thailand: steps, documents and common sticking pointsHow to register a dietary supplement in Thailand: who can file, Sor Bor 5 steps, raw material and analysis documents, quality limits and common pitfalls.
New regulationsSealed beverages amendment No. 4 (Notification 473, 2026)Thai Notification No. 473 on beverages in sealed containers (No. 4): what each clause changes, how it links to No. 465 and what beverage makers must check.
Brand ownersStarting your own skincare brand: the legal checklistStart a skincare brand in Thailand legally in seven steps: the cosmetic test, names, formula, own site or OEM, notification, labels, after-launch duties.
Brand ownersGetting a Thai FDA food serial number: what you need, step by stepHow to get a Thai FDA food serial number: which form fits your food group, foods that need none, the e-Submission steps, documents, and duties afterwards.
ImportersCertificate of Free Sale (CFS) for Thai FDA filings: who issues it and what it must sayWhat a Certificate of Free Sale is, when the Thai FDA asks for one, who may issue it, what it must state, and how Thai exporters get one.
Factories / OEMGMP 420 explained: key requirements, the inspection forms and how audits are scoredThailand's GMP 420 for food plants: the five basic categories, specific requirements, the TS.1–TS.5 audit forms, scoring, pass criteria and major defects.
Brand ownersHow to notify cosmetics with the Thai FDA: a step-by-step guide from formula to notification numberThai cosmetic notification step by step: the cosmetic test, formula screening, applicant and premises rules, documents, JK.1 filing, labels and renewal.
ImportersImporting cosmetics to sell in Thailand: premises, notification, Thai labels and importer dutiesHow to import cosmetics into Thailand: compliant import and storage premises, notification before import, Thai labels within 30 days and record keeping.
ImportersLetter of Authorization for Thai FDA: who can issue it and what it must sayThe Letter of Authorization Thai cosmetic importers must file: who may issue it, what it must state, how it differs from a power of attorney, and a sample.
New regulationsThai nutrition labelling amendment No. 2 (Notification 467, 2025): what changed and what to fixMOPH Notification No. 467 (2025) amends Thai nutrition labels: white panel background and minimum font sizes, plus GDA Notification No. 466 the same day.
Factories / OEMHiring a supplement OEM factory in Thailand: what to check before you signBefore hiring a supplement OEM factory in Thailand: licences, GMP 420, recall records, who files the serial number, quality specs, labels and contracts.
New regulationsThailand's banned cosmetic ingredients update No. 5–6 (2025–2026): what was added and when it appliesAmendments No. 5 (2025) and No. 6 (2026) to Thailand's banned cosmetic ingredients list: what was added or amended, when it applies, how to check formulas.
Brand ownersThai cosmetic labelling requirements, with a correct label exampleThai cosmetic labelling requirements: the 11 items, ingredient order, expiry dates, small packs, imports, product warnings and banned wording.
Brand ownersFull vs short Thai nutrition labels: what changed under Notification No. 445 and which format your product needsFull vs short Thai nutrition labels: which foods need one, the new No. 445 and No. 467 formats, where values must come from, and transition dates.
Factories / OEMWhat is GMP, and why Thai food and cosmetic plants need itWhat GMP means in Thailand: food GMP No. 420 and cosmetic premises rules, who must comply, how audits are scored, and what importers must hold.You have used today's limit — please continue tomorrow, or contact our team.You have used this month's limit — please continue next month, or contact our team.Too many requests in a row — please wait a moment and try again.Choose the product type first.Paste the label text first.Add at least one document first.No ingredients found — paste the ingredient list.Supported: photos from iPhone or Android (JPG, PNG, HEIC, HEIF, WebP), PDF, Word (.doc, .docx) and Excel (.xls, .xlsx).This Word/Excel file could not be opened (it may be password-protected or damaged). Open it and save it as .docx, .xlsx or PDF, then upload again.