Do all food products require the same FDA certificate?
No. Product classification affects premises requirements, product licensing or notification, food identification numbers and labelling. Classification should begin with ingredients, intended use, processing and packaging. A Chinese product name or a marketing description such as 'health food' is not enough to determine the procedure.
Where should importers and manufacturers in Thailand start?
For imports for sale, check the Thai importer and the requirements for import and storage premises. For manufacturing in Thailand, check the production premises and applicable standards. Product-level procedures then depend on the specific food category. Samples, personal use, export-only products and domestic sales need separate assessment and should not automatically follow one process.
When should labels be prepared?
Label review should proceed alongside product classification and application preparation, checking the formula, product name, business operator's details and promotional wording. The application, actual product and label should be consistent, reducing the risk of discovering that packaging needs revision after the procedures have been completed.
How can THAIHOUSING assist?
THAIHOUSING coordinates classification and the application route, document preparation and communications throughout the process. Our team reviews label compliance; testing and other specialist stages are carried out by external organisations. For an initial discussion, provide the formula, packaging, manufacturer information and the proposed import or local manufacturing plan.