Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Draft MOPH Notification, B.E. ..., entitled "Prescribed Prohibited Substances to be Used in Foods (No. 3)".
WTO code |
G/SPS/N/THA/242 |
Date notice |
29/11/2017 |
Notice type |
Regular |
Title |
Draft MOPH Notification, B.E. ..., entitled "Prescribed Prohibited Substances to be Used in Foods (No. 3)". |
Summary |
Based on a convincing level of scientific evidence, a high intakeof trans fats derived from partially hydrogenated oil increases the risk of coronary heart disease. As such, this draft notification prescribes the following:
(i) The following shall be added as Clause 2.13 under Clause 2 of the notification of the Public Health No. 151 B.E. 2536 (1993) regarding Prescribed Prohibited Substances to be Used in Foods, dated 28 December 1993.
"2.13 Partially hydrogenated oil, except when used in food for export."
(ii) This notification shall come into force one year after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
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Product |
Food in general (ICS Code: 67.040) |
Country |
Thailand |
File attach:
NTHA242.pdf
Orther Notice: