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The Rules and Regulations Governing the Labeling of Prepackaged Food Products Distributed in the Philippines
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
Philippines
Competent Authority:
Department of Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2019-10-25
Implementation Date:
2019-11-09
Applicable Scope:
Others
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official The Rules and Regulations Governing the Labeling of Prepackaged Food Products Distributed in the Philippines
Summary

This regulation is applicable to prepackaged food, including food supplements, whether locally manufactured or imported into the Philippines.
It includes:

  • rationale

  • objectives

  • scope

  • definition of terms

  • general rules and regulations

  • specific rules and regulations

  • misleading declaration/representation/prohibited claims

  • exemptions from the labeling requirements

  • violations and sanctions

  • transitory provisions

  • repealing clause

  • separability clause

  • effectivity

It also includes an addendum in 2019. 

History
2019-10-25
The Rules and Regulations Governing the Labeling of Prepackaged Food Products Distributed in the Philippines
In force
Release Date: 2019-10-25
Implementation Date : 2019-11-09
2014-09-08