Biocides Updates from Thailand
FDA Draft Announcement: Ensuring Responsible Advertising of Hazardous Substances
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released a draft announcement from the Ministry of Public Health addressing the advertising of hazardous substances. This draft aims to regulate messages in advertisements that are unfair to others or may have negative effects on society as a whole. Under the responsibility of the FDA, the draft introduces several key points to be considered:
- Statements Involving Royalty: Any statements that use or refer to members of the royal family without proper permission are deemed inappropriate.
- Use of Trademarks: Messages containing trademarks or other marks of hazardous substance advertisers, or those providing contact information of such advertisers alongside references to the royal family, are considered unacceptable.
- Promotional Activities: Advertising hazardous substances through giveaways or prizes via gambling or contests is strictly prohibited, especially in products aimed at household or public health benefits.
- Regulation Compliance: Advertisers must refrain from offering giveaways or prizes through gambling until they obtain official permission in accordance with gambling laws.
The draft notification emphasizes the importance of responsible advertising to avoid penalties prescribed by law. Entrepreneurs are urged to exercise caution in their choice of words, as non-compliance may lead to consequences such as label changes to meet legal requirements.
Upon approval of this draft, strict adherence to these guidelines will be necessary to ensure ethical advertising practices within the realm of hazardous substances. Compliance with these regulations is not only a legal obligation but also a responsibility towards safeguarding public health and societal well-being.
Thailand's Efforts to Combat Counterfeit Hazardous Substances: A New Draft Announcement
Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has recently unveiled a draft announcement aimed at addressing counterfeit hazardous substances. This announcement focuses on specifying the amount of active substances in hazardous products deemed counterfeit.
According to the draft, hazardous substances containing less than or exceeding 20% of the active substances, based on deviation criteria outlined in previous Ministry of Public Health announcements, will be classified as counterfeit. These criteria are established in accordance with regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration in 2012 and subsequent announcements, including "Setting criteria for deviations from the specified quantities of active substances in hazardous substances for which the Food and Drug Administration is responsible (No. 2) B.E. 2015."
Issued under Section 20(3) of the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 1992, this draft announcement is a crucial step towards combating the proliferation of counterfeit hazardous substances in Thailand.
By setting clear criteria for identifying counterfeit products, the Ministry of Public Health aims to protect public health and safety while upholding regulatory standards. This proactive approach underscores Thailand's commitment to ensuring the authenticity and integrity of hazardous substances circulating within its borders.
