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Introduction

Recently, the severe food borne diseases could effect to health and economic impacts to many parts of the world such as BSE and Avian Flu. Many diseases are also investigated that might be occurred by the influence of introducing new chemicals or ingredients in foods. Therefore, food safety becomes a major concern in this century.

For the purpose of ensuring food safety and quality, the Food Control Division has responsibilities for protecting consumer's health from hazardous and deteriorated foods.

Its functions include pre-marketing approval and post-marketing activities, e.g. licensing for manufacturing and importation of food commodities and registration of specially controlled food. The purpose is to screen for good quality and safe food only to enter into markets. These have been undertaken and regulated by Thai FDA under the provision of the Food Act B.E. 2522.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for food control are to ensure the quality and safety of food according to the Food Act B.E. 2522, which summarize as follows:

  1. setting up food standards and specifications as well as hygienic and labeling requirements;
  2. controlling the production and importation of food products;
  3. reviewing/granting approvals for the registrations of specially controlled foods;
  4. reviewing/granting approvals for advertisements;
  5. reviewing/granting approvals for packaging materials;
  6. inspecting food manufacturing premises and sellers;
  7. conducting sampling and quality assessments of food products;
  8. taking legal actions, e.g. seizure, product recalls, prosecution;
  9. conducting epidemiological studies;
  10. promoting consumer awareness and voluntary compliance of food manufacturers;
  11. controlling food-producing plants so that they meet national standards by using GMP;
  12. collaborating with other government agencies, the private sector as well as international organizations in the matters related to technical corporation;
  13. assembling, disseminating and exchanging information related to food; and issuing certifications, e.g., certificates of free sale.
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