Thailand Updates Labeling Requirements for Certain Processed Foods

The new updated labeling rules apply to seven food categories, including brown rice flour, jelly, sauce, bread, gum and candy, ready-to-eat foods, and meat products. Existing labels may remain in use for up to two years.

On May 2, 2025, Thailand released MOPH Notification No. 456 B.E. 2568 (2025) Re: Labeling of Certain Processed Foods. The new requirements—which apply to seven food product categories—took effect on May 3, 2025. Existing labels may remain in use for up to two years from that date.

This notification formally repeals the following seven old MOPH notifications regarding food labeling:

1) MOPH Notification No. 44 B.E. 2523 (1980) Re: Brown Rice Flour

2) MOPH Notification No. 100 B.E. 2529 (1986) Re: Display of Labels of Instant Jelly and Jelly Desserts

3) MOPH Notification No. 200 B.E. 2543 (2000) Re: Sauce in Sealed Containers

4) MOPH Notification No. 224 B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Bread

5) MOPH Notification No. 228 B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Chewing Gum and Candy

6) MOPH Notification No. 237 B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Labeling of Ready-to-Cook Foods and Ready-to-Eat Processed Food

7) MOPH Notification No. 243 B.E. 2544 (2001) Re: Meat Products

With these repeals, all affected products must now comply with the general labeling regulations for processed foods:

Notably, this notification introduces mandatory on-label warning statements for two product categories:

Food Product	Warning Message	Notes
Instant jelly and jelly desserts	"Children should consume in small amounts"	Red letters Size not less than 5 mm In a white frame
Brown rice flour	"Do not use as a substitute for milk for infants"	Red letters Size not less than 5 mm In a white frame Contrasting color with the background color of the label Under the words "Brown Rice Flour"