FDA Thailand 
Product type check
Which Thai law does your product fall under?
Describe what the product is, how it is used and what you want to tell customers. We compare it with the legal definitions and Thai FDA guidance, then show whether it is likely food, cosmetic, herbal product, drug, medical device or hazardous substance — with reasons and references.
LikelyPossibleUnlikelyNot enough to tell the type yetReasonsMatchedReferenceTell us a bit moreIf you are still unsureWant our team to confirm the type and plan the registration?Talk to an advisorCheck failed — please try againHow it is usedinferred fromas selectedEaten or drunkUsed on the bodyUsed on surfaces or at homeEaten, drunk or held in the mouth — food, unless it is a drugCapsule, tablet, softgel or powder taken to supplement the dietStated to be a food supplementUsed on the outside of the body for cleansing, beauty, odour or fragranceHerbal key ingredients aimed at health — may be a herbal productUsed on surfaces, in the home or for laundry — may be an FDA-controlled hazardous substanceClaims to diagnose, treat, relieve, cure or prevent diseaseApplied to slim, dissolve fat, remove cellulite, change breast size, or grow hair, brows or lashesActs on body structure from the dermis downUsed in the nose, throat, ear, vagina or internal intimate areaOnly for patients, side effects of drugs/chemotherapy, tooth sensitivity or menopauseFor wounds, pressure sores, itchy rash, aches, sprains, varicose veins, arthritis, or as a herbal compressResembles a balm, liniment or traditional remedy (methyl salicylate, camphor, cajeput)Anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazoleArtificial tearsInjected, permanent tattoo, or used with a device that pushes substances through the skinScar or stretch-mark reduction cream, physical-action diaper rash cream, silicone scar productsLubricant gel, condoms, pregnancy or ovulation testsContact lens solution or rewetting dropsSingle-use alcohol swab or pad to disinfect skin before injection, piercing or surgeryHot/cold compress or massager claiming medical effectsUsed in the mouth to moisten or lubricate for dry mouth or low saliva (saliva substitute)States a physical action in the mouth — moistening, lubricating or film-coating, not a drug actionContains a saliva-stimulating drug such as pilocarpine or cevimelineApplied to skin, sprayed or burned to repel mosquitoes and insectsKills insects, ants, cockroaches, termites or rodentsDisinfects surfaces, equipment or fabricAlcohol hand sanitizer (at least 70% v/v), for hands onlySanitary pads and tamponsAir freshener, fabric or shoe spray, decorative stickers without cosmetic ingredientsEssential oils or scents claiming therapy, relaxation or sleepScents or sprays claiming to support sleepCooling spray, diapers, fluoride-free floss, blotting paper without ingredientsHow does it work — by moistening, lubricating or coating the mucosa (physical action = medical device route), or with a drug that stimulates saliva such as pilocarpine (= drug route)?FoodFood supplementCosmeticHerbal productDrugMedical deviceFDA hazardous substanceGeneral consumer product (OCPB)Request a hazardous-substance product ruling through Thai FDA e-Submission (privus.fda.moph.go.th) · auto-approved if it meets the set conditions · otherwise reviewed by an officerRequest a product ruling from the Thai FDA Medical Device Control Division (medical.fda.moph.go.th, menu: product ruling)If it is still unclear, ask Thai FDA for an official product-type ruling before manufacturing or importing — the written answer can be shown to FDA checkpoints, Customs and provincial health officesPreliminary result based on the information received and our reading of the notifications — not a Thai FDA ruling; the actual type depends on the formula, amounts, directions for use and label wording together · To have us file with or consult the Thai FDA on your behalf, contact our team.(chosen use)How is it used — eaten/drunk, applied to the body, or used on surfaces/in the home?What do you want to say about it? Health-function claims steer it to herbal product vs food supplement.Add the intended use and the claims you plan to print — the result is still ambiguous.The description mentions more than one way of use — choose how the product is actually used.The chosen use differs from the description — please check which one is correct.The same herbal formula can be a food supplement (food) or a herbal product, depending on the dosage form, amount and the claims you want to makeNot every cleaning product is a hazardous substance — check whether it contains a List 4 substance; if not, it is a general consumer product (OCPB)If the formula is herbal, it is a herbal medicine (Herbal Products Act, section 4 (1)) · if it is already a cosmetic or food, this wording must be removedCleansers for the "external" intimate area can still be cosmetics (clause 5.3 exception)Menthol in toothpaste, shampoo or drinks does not make it a balm — look at the name, formula and directions togetherWording such as "instead of injections" or "no needles" on a cosmetic does not make it a medical device, but it is a prohibited advertising claim (label checker rule C3)A cream to "prevent" stretch marks is not a medical device (clause 5.3) and can still be a cosmetic · a diaper-rash cream with a drug ingredient is a drugEyeglass lens cleaner is not a medical device (clause 9.4)Cooling pads that make no medical claim (for refreshment) are not medical devices (eyes, clause 11.6)The medical device risk class depends on the ingredients — microbial or animal derivatives (such as fermentation-derived HA, xanthan gum or propolis) make it class 4 under Rule 14 · products for dry lips are cosmeticsIf it contains a drug that supports the device's action, it can still be a medical device, but class 4 (Rule 13) · if the drug is the main action, it is a drugA medical device that contains a drug only to support its action is a class 4 medical device (Rule 13) — have the actual formula reviewedAgricultural use is the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture, not Thai FDAA product that disinfects both skin and surfaces from the same bottle falls under drugs, unless it meets the Ministry of Public Health notification on alcohol-containing products B.E. 2562 (medical device guidance on disinfection, clause 4.3)Do not claim use on surfaces or equipment (that makes it a hazardous substance) · do not claim to kill germs (label checker rule C2) · below 70% it does not meet this criterionSanitary pads used after surgery to absorb blood are medical devices (clause 2.4)If it claims to relieve or treat symptoms it is a drug/herbal product · if it is only a room fragrance it is a general consumer product (OCPB)Claiming an effect on sleep points to a herbal product (Thai FDA approval needed) · claiming to treat insomnia makes it a drug · no claim, only a scent = general consumer product (OCPB)Adult diapers and incontinence pads are risk class 1 medical devices · baby diapers are general consumer products (medical device guidance on mothers and children, clauses 1.1–1.4)The 2021 revised cosmetic notification criteria are no longer listed on the Cosmetic Control Division's law page (found 21 Sep 2026), but the source file still opens and no newer version has been found — it can be used as a reference; check the latest version with Thai FDA before filing
- Rule-basedThe result comes from product classification criteria — no AI
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