Philippines Develops Guidelines on the Use of Acceptable Nutrition and Health Claims of Processed Food

On July 8, 2024, Philippines FDA announced a draft circular titled "Guidelines on the Use of Acceptable Nutrition and Health Claims in the Labeling, Advertisement, Sponsorships, Promotions, and Other Marketing Activities and Promotional Materials of Processed Food Products". All comments can be sent to gapascual@fda.gov.ph no later than July 29.

1. Purpose and scope 

The draft circular aims to establish a list of acceptable nutrition and health claims that will be used as a reference guide for stakeholders. It covers all locally-produced and imported processed food products intended to be manufactured, used, consumed, imported, distributed, promoted, advertised, sponsored, and offered for sale in the Philippines.