CES Food DataBase

Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA Thailand)

• Import food registration.
• Evaluation based on food type.
• Quarantine required for plant-based and animal-based products.

Review of General Food Standards + Hygiene Standards

• Preparation of raw materials and content, manufacturing process, and ingredient analysis.
• Review of food additive standards (check for compliance with limits)

FTA Preparation of FTA Certificate of Origin

• Review of FTA agreement benefits (high benefit)
• Request FTA Certificate of Origin from the exporter

* Additional review required if RCEP Certificate of Origin is needed.

Compliance with Food Labeling Standards

• Use Thai
• Mandatory Labeling Information, Nutrition Facts, Calorie Information
• Confirmation of Warning Phrases for Allergens

Import Food Inspection Submission Documents

• Quarantine Certificate, Sanitary Certificate, List of Ingredients and Contents, Manufacturing Process Diagram, Nutrition Facts, List of Food Additives

Import Customs Submission Documents

• Invoice, Packing List, B/L (Bill of Lading), FTA Certificate of Origin

Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA Thailand)

• Document Review (Review of Submitted Documents and Labels)
• On-site Inspection (For High-Risk Food Groups)
• Sampling Inspection (Analysis Items Determined from Document and On-site Inspection)

* Kimchi: Likely to be classified as a high-risk food, subject to on-site and sampling inspection

Thailand Customs

• Submission of Import Declaration Form
• Application of FTA Agreement Tariff Rates
• Imposition of Customs Duties

After Customs Clearance, Release of Goods

• Inland Transportation