SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of three draft ministerial regulations issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Industry and circulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO). If accepted, these regulations will create mandatory Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) for certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles.
The proposed mandatory standards outlined in the SafeGuardS are:
– TIS 3206-25XX (20XX) ‘Stainless Steel Utensils for Food: Safety Requirements’
– TIS 1027-25XX (20XX) ‘Plastic Bags for Food’
– TIS 3022-25XX (20XX) ‘Microwavable Food Plastic Bag for Reheating’
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 108.24 provides a useful overview of the proposals, including links to WTO documents 24-4677, 24-4812 and 24-4815, and more information on the three standards. It also contains a table with details of effective dates.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 108.24 for more details.
SGS Food Contact Material Services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Food Contact Material Services.
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full Thailand Consults Over Mandatory Standards for Certain Food Contact Standards SafeGuardS.
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