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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

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. 

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