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On January 3, 2025, Thailand Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) announced the amendments to the nutritional criteria for “healthier choice” logo on beverage, seasoning, instant food and alternative milk products. The changes took effect immediately upon promulgation, while previously certified products previously are allowed to be sold within 24 months of the effective date.
Details of the amendments are as follows:
Revision to the nutrition criteria of “healthier choice” logo in beverage products
The total sugar contents for beverage products except 100% vegetable /fruit juice are reduced from “6 g/100mL; 18 g/serving” to “5 g/100mL; 15 g/serving”. In addition, the total energy of vegetable/fruit juice, soft drinks, flavored sweet drinks and ready-to-drink tea are lowered from 24 kcal/100mL to 20 kcal/100mL in case the formula contains sugar and sugar substitute.
Note: The beverage products listed in the announcement include:
100% vegetable/fruit juice
vegetable/fruit juice, soft drinks, flavored sweet drinks
cereal drinks, soy milk
chocolate drinks, cocoa, malt extract and drinks containing milk or protein
ready-to-drink tea
instant coffee
Clarification of nutrition criteria in seasoning products
At present there are nutrition criteria for 11 types of seasoning products, such as fish sauce, soy sauce and oyster sauce. In the latest amendment, the notes added clarifies that the scope is not limited to those listed but also include products having similar consumption characteristics and patterns. Moreover, these established nutrient criteria apply to seasonings in ready-to-consume condition. For concentrated seasonings that need to be dissolved or diluted to be ready for consumption according to label instructions, these criteria can then be referenced.
Addition of nutrition criteria for some instant food
The item below is added into the nutrition criteria for instant food
Food type | Calculation base | Criteria/condition for labeling “healthier choice” |
Soup stock in liquid form, concentrated form, powder form, or cube form for making clear soup | 100 g of prepared food | Total fat < 4 g/100g of prepared product Sodium < 200 mg/100g of prepared product |
Addition of nutrition criteria for alternative milk products
The item below is added as a new food group
Food type | Calculation base | Criteria/condition for labeling “healthier choice” |
Fermented plant-based milk, semi-solid and ready-to-drink types | 100 g or 100 mL | Sugar < 5 grams per 100 grams Saturated fat < 1.1 grams per 100 grams Sodium < 100 milligrams per 100 grams |
The "Healthier Choice" logo identifies products with superior nutritional profiles within their category. While its use is voluntary, products displaying the logo must meet the corresponding nutritional criteria. Manufacturers seeking to use the logo must submit nutritional analysis results and relevant documentation to the "Healthier Choice Nutritional Logo Certifying Unit."
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