Distribution date: 11 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 12 April 2025

This document specifies the chemical name, molecular formula, relative molecular weight and structural formula of taurine, specifies the technical requirements, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation, storage and shelf life of feed additive taurine, and describes the sampling and testing methods.This document applies to feed additive taurine obtained by chemical synthesis using ethylene oxide or 2- aminoethanol as the main raw material, with a small amount or no addition of anti-caking agents.

Products Covered: Taurine

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 10 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 11 April 2025

The Draft Decree will provide guidelines on the Law No. 44/2024/QH 15 revising the Pharmaceutical Law No. 105/2016/QH13, including:+ Provisions on policies of pharmaceuticals.+ Provisions on investment incentives for promoting the development of the pharmaceutical industry.+ Provisions on updating and sharing judicial record database for receiving agencies.+ Provisions on establishment of mobile drug retail in ethnic minorities, mountainous, island, socio-economically disadvantaged or extremely disadvantaged areas.+ Provisions on disclosure of all information regarding to business licenses, pharmacy practice certificate of the responsible pharmacists, approved information on drug.+ Provisions on wholesale and retail of medicinal products and pharmaceutical ingredients via e-commercial method. + Provisions on responsibility of the Ministry of Finance in regular sharing with MOH information on special controlled drug cleared for import and export. + Detailed provisions on: (i) Criteria, documentation, procedures, timelines for granting and withdrawing import and export licenses for medicinal products and pharmaceutical ingredients as specified in Clauses 2, 3, 4, and 5 of Article 60 of the 2016 Law on Pharmacy (as amended and supplemented); (ii) Catalogue of medicinal products and pharmaceutical ingredients prohibited from import and manufacture; (iii) Forms for declaration serving the import of clinical trial drugs and dossiers, procedures, processing time for the change of purpose of use of ingredients;(iv) the transfer of drugs as stipulated in Point c, Clause 2, Article 60 of the 2016 Pharmaceutical law (as amended and supplemented), provision of drugs imported by medical examination and treatment establishments for special treatment needs of other medical examination and treatment establishments.+ Specific provisions on withdrawal of pharmaceutical ingredients, procedures for managing withdrawn pharmaceutical ingredients.+ Specific provisions on pharmaceutical advertising content, documentation, procedures for submission, assessment, and approval of advertising content; provisions on the responsibilities of entities and individuals engaged in and involved in pharmaceutical advertising.+ Specific provisions on the publication and republication of anticipated wholesale drug prices for prescription medicines and Clauses 4 and 10 of Article 107 of the 2016 Law on Pharmacy (as amended and supplemented).+ Revise and amendment of some Articles of Decree No. 54/2017/NĐ-CP dated 08/5/2017 providing guidelines on implementation of Pharmaceutical Law (as amended and supplemented by the Decree Noe 155/2018/NĐ-CP dated 12/11/2018, Decree No 88/2023/NĐ-CP dated 11/12/2023) to timely address the difficulties and in line with the current situations. + Incorporate other provisions of Decree No. 54/2017/ND-CP (as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 155/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 88/2023/ND-CP of the Government) that are consistent with Law No. 44/2024/QH15 and do not pose any implementation challenges.

Products Covered: Pharmaceuticals

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 February 2025

The notified Decree regulates Article 39 of Law No. 1119/1997 on health and other products, and Article 5 of Law No. 6788/2021, as amended by Law No. 7361/2024, regarding the regulation of personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes; and repeals Decree No. 3636/2020.

Products Covered: Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (HS code: 33)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 07 April 2025

These regulations introduce a ban on the supply of wet wipes containing plastic to ‘consumers’. ‘Consumers’ is defined in The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 (SUPP Act). Plastic is also already defined in the SUPP Act and will have the same meaning here. The draft legislation defines a wet wipe as ‘a non-woven piece of fabric which has been pre-wetted’. The draft legislation also defines medical as ‘includes surgical’ and treatment as ‘includes diagnosis’. These regulations will apply to all businesses in Wales These restrictions will not apply to:The manufacture or import of wet wipes containing plastic.Supply, including sale and providing for free, of wet wipes containing plastic, for the purpose of business-to-business supply. The supply or offer to supply of wet wipes containing plastic designed or manufactured for use in connection with medical care or treatment. Breach of these prohibitions will be an offence under the regulations. The regulations confer powers on enforcement authorities to impose civil sanctions, including monetary penalties and stop notices, in addition to criminal prosecution as provided for in the SUPP Act and The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Civil Sanctions) (Wales) Regulations 2023 The draft legislation provides a transition period of 18 months for manufacturers to adapt their manufacturing processes and supply chains.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or suntan preparations; manicure or pedicure products. (CCCN 3304990000) Organic surface-active agents (other than soap) P; surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401. (HS 3402) Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) HS 3808)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 06 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 07 April 2025

In order to protect consumer health from pathogens and contaminants in drinking water, facilitate easy recycling of plastic bottle and reducing plastic label waste, the notification of the MOPH (No. 61) B.E. 2524 (1981) Re: Drinking water in sealed container and the amended versions will be repealed by the draft notification of the MOPH (No. …) B.E. …. Re: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water). This draft notification provides for:The definition of “drinking water in sealed container” which include “water defined by origin” (e.g., spring water) and “carbonated water”,Selective treatments for water defined by origin,Physical, microbiological, and chemical quality standard, including the maximum contaminant levels,The addition of food additive (carbon dioxide) in accordance with the notification of MOPH on Food Additives,The details on labelling requirements shall be in accordance with the notification of MOPH on Labelling of Prepackaged Foods. However, the display of labelling on the packed water will be allowed to voluntarily use label-free techniques (e.g. embossing, engraving) and digital labelling (e.g. QR code) to provide food information to consumers.  The name of the food or trademark or symbol or brand name, food serial number, and volume should be provided on the bottle using label-free techniques (e.g. embossing, engraving) together with a digital labelling on the cap. Likewise, the manufacturing date or expiration date or best-before date are required to be displayed on the individual bottled water.  Additional information, such as name and address of manufacturer, importer, or head office, carbonation, chemical composition, geographic location, declared treatment or modification can be provided only in the digital labelling.Producers or importers of packed/bottled water which have been approved for marketing prior to this draft of notification comes into force shall comply with the new requirements within two years from the enforcement date of this notification.This draft has also been notified in the SPS notification.

Products Covered: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2025

In order to protect consumer health from pathogens and contaminants, facilitate trade on labelling for packed ice, the notification of the MOPH (No. 78) B.E. 2527 (1984) Re: ice and the amended versions will be repealed by the draft notification of MOPH (No. …) B.E. …. Re: Ice for human consumption. This draft notification of the MOPH provides for:Physical, microbiological, and chemical quality standards, including the maximum contaminant levels which shall be in accordance with draft notification of MOPH (No. …) B.E. .... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water);The details on labelling requirements for packed ice beyond the requirements provided by notification of MOPH on labelling of pre-packaged foods. It shall display the statement “ice for consumption” on the label;Producers or importers of ice for human consumption which have been approved for marketing prior this draft of notification comes into force shall be in accordance with the new requirements within two years from the enforcement date of this notification. This draft has also been notified in the TBT notification.

Products Covered: Ice for human consumption

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2025

In order to protect consumer health from pathogens and contaminants, facilitate trade on labelling for packed ice, the notification of the MOPH (No. 78) B.E. 2527 (1984) Re: ice and the amended versions will be repealed by the draft notification of MOPH (No. …) B.E. …. Re: Ice for human consumption. This draft notification of the MOPH provides for:Physical, microbiological, and chemical quality standards, including the maximum contaminant levels which shall be in accordance with draft notification of MOPH (No. …) B.E. .... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water),The details on labelling requirements for packed ice beyond the requirements provided by notification of MOPH on labelling of prepackaged foods. It shall display the statement “ice for consumption” on the label,Producers or importers of ice for human consumption which have been approved for marketing prior this draft of notification comes into force shall be in accordance with the new requirements within two years from the enforcement date of this notification. This draft has also been notified in the SPS notification.

Products Covered: Ice for human consumption

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2025

In order to protect consumer health from pathogens and contaminants in drinking water, facilitate easy recycling of plastic bottle and reducing plastic label waste, the notification of the MOPH (No. 61) B.E. 2524 (1981) Re: Drinking water in sealed container and the amended versions will be repealed by the draft notification of the MOPH (No. …) B.E. …. Re: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water). This draft notification provides for:The definition of “drinking water in sealed container” which include “water defined by origin” (e.g., spring water) and “carbonated water”;Selective treatments for water defined by origin;Physical, microbiological, and chemical quality standard, including the maximum contaminant levels;The addition of food additive (carbon dioxide) in accordance with the notification of MOPH on Food Additives;The details on labelling requirements shall be in accordance with the notification of MOPH on Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods. However, the display of labelling on the packed water will be allowed to voluntarily use label-free techniques (e.g. embossing, engraving) and digital labelling (e.g. QR code) to provide food information to consumers.  The name of the food or trademark or symbol or brand name, food serial number, and volume should be provided on the bottle using label-free techniques (e.g. embossing, engraving) together with a digital labelling on the cap. Likewise, the manufacturing date or expiration date or best-before date are required to be displayed on the individual bottled water.  Additional information, such as name and address of manufacturer, importer, or head office, carbonation, chemical composition, geographic location, declared treatment or modification can be provided only in the digital labelling.Producers or importers of packed/bottled water which have been approved for marketing prior to this draft of notification comes into force shall comply with the new requirements within two years from the enforcement date of this notification.This draft has also been notified in the TBT notification. 

Products Covered: Drinking water in sealed container (bottled/packed water)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2025

In order to facilitate easy recycling of plastic bottles, reduce contamination of chemicals from inks, glue, and small plastic label fragment in recycled plastic materials, and reduce plastic label waste, this draft of notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E. .... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Mineral Water (No. 2) amends the detail of labelling requirements beyond the notification of MOPH on labelling of pre-packaged foods. The display of labelling on the mineral water bottles will be allowed to voluntarily use label-free techniques (e.g., embossing, engraving) and digital labelling (e.g., QR code) to provide food information to consumers. The name of the food, trademark, symbol, brand name, food serial number, and volume should be provided on the bottle using techniques e.g. embossing or engraving, together with a digital labelling. Likewise, the manufacturing date, expiration date, or best-before date are required to be displayed on the individual bottles.Additional information, such as name and address of manufacturer, importer, or head office, carbonation, chemical composition, geographic location, declared treatment or modification can be provided only in the digital labelling.  This draft has also been notified in the TBT notification. 

Products Covered: Mineral water (ICS code: 67.160.20)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 04 February 2025 | Final date for Comment: 05 April 2025

In order to facilitate easy recycling of plastic bottles, reduce contamination of chemicals from inks, glue, and small plastic label fragment in recycled plastic materials, and reduce plastic label waste, this draft of notification of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) (No. …) B.E. .... issued by virtue of the Food Act B.E. 2522 Re: Mineral Water (No.2) amends the detail of labelling requirements beyond the notification of MOPH on labelling of prepackaged foods. The display of labelling on the mineral water bottles will be allowed to voluntarily use label-free techniques (e.g., embossing, engraving) and digital labelling (e.g., QR code) to provide food information to consumers. The name of the food, trademark, symbol, brand name, food serial number, and volume should be provided on the bottle using techniques e.g. embossing or engraving, together with a digital labelling. Likewise, the manufacturing date, expiration date, or best-before date are required to be displayed on the individual bottles. Additional information, such as name and address of manufacturer, importer, or head office, carbonation, chemical composition, geographic location, declared treatment or modification can be provided only in the digital labelling.  This draft has also been notified in the SPS notification. 

Products Covered: Mineral Water (ICS code : 67.160.20)

Regulation Type: Regular notification