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FDA Circular No.2024-004 || Guidelines on the Issuance of FDA Import Permit as “Samples Only” for Prepackaged Processed Food Products Intended for Research and Development
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
Philippines
Competent Authority:
Food and Drug Administration
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2024-05-07
Implementation Date:
2024-05-22
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Others; Feed
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Official FDA Circular No.2024-004 || Guidelines on the Issuance of FDA Import Permit as “Samples Only” for Prepackaged Processed Food Products Intended for Research and Development
Summary

This regulation applies to food samples to be used for research and development purposes. It provide guidelines on the process of securing FDA Import Permit as “Samples Only” for Prepackaged Processed Food Products.

Contents:

I. Background

Ii. Objective

Iii. Scope

Iv. Definition of terms

V. General guidelines

Vi. Specific guidelines

Vi. Monitoring and review clause

Vii. Separability clause

Viii. Effectivity

User Guide