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Ministerial Regulation stipulating that industrial products of plastic containers for food packaging for microwave oven heating must be in accordance with the standards.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Ministerial Regulation is formulated by the Ministry of Industry of Thailand in accordance with the Industrial Product Standards Act B.E. 2511 as amended by the Industrial Product Standards Act ( No. 8 ) B.E. 2562 and the Industrial Product Standards Act B.E. 2511 as amended by the Industrial Product Standards Act ( No. 7 ) B.E. 2558, aiming to protect public health and prevent risks to consumers, industry, and the national economy. The Regulation mandates that plastic food containers intended for microwave reheating must comply with specific industrial standards to ensure consumer safety. This measure addresses concerns over harmful chemical leaching from additives used to enhance plastic durability, especially when containers are reused.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No