Thailand food labeling (Notification No. 450): Thai label, food serial number

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health Notification No. 450 is now the single regulation for labeling prepackaged food, replacing Notification No. 367 and its amendments on 19 July 2024. Labels carry Thai text, with a foreign language optional, and imported food shows the food name, the food serial number and the importer's name and address.

Checked against official sources: 2026-10

At a glance

LawMinistry of Public Health Notification No. 450, in force 19 July 2024, replacing Notification No. 367 and its amendments

ScopePrepackaged food made or imported for sale

LanguageThai text required; a foreign language is optional

Required itemsFood name, food serial number, manufacturer's or importer's name and address, country of manufacture, allergen declaration

Food serial numberThe registration number issued for the food

Label approvalPre-approval of labels only for specifically controlled foods

Other foodsThe manufacturer or importer prepares a label that complies with the notification

AuthorityThai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA)

One notification for Thai food labels

Ministry of Public Health Notification No. 450 is now the sole regulation for labeling prepackaged food in Thailand. It took effect on 19 July 2024, repealing Notification No. 367 and its amendments; labels in the old format could be used until 19 July 2026, so that period has ended.

Labels on prepackaged food made or imported for sale carry Thai text; a foreign language may be added. The Thai label gives the food name, the food serial number, the name and address of the manufacturer or importer, the country of manufacture and an allergen declaration, among other items.

Thailand food label checklist for exporters

Thai text on the label, with other languages optional
Food name
Food serial number
Importer's name and address
Nutrition labeling under Notification No. 445
Label approval where the food is a specifically controlled food

Who prepares and approves the label

The Thai FDA requires pre-approved labels only for specifically controlled foods. For other foods, the manufacturer or importer prepares a label that complies with the notification, so the Thai importer usually drafts the Thai label from the exporter's product information.

Labels designed under Notification No. 367 should be checked against Notification No. 450 before reprinting. Nutrition labeling is set separately by Notification No. 445, in force since 2 July 2024.

Step by step

Agree with the Thai importer who drafts the Thai label.
Give the importer the food name, ingredients and nutrition data.
Get the food serial number for the product through the importer.
Check whether the food is a specifically controlled food that needs label pre-approval.
Check the label against Notification No. 450 before printing.

Documents you usually need

Thai label or sticker artwork
Food serial number
Importer's name and address
Ingredient list and nutrition data
Label approval, for specifically controlled foods

Common problems and how to avoid them

The label is only in English.

What to do: Add the Thai text; English or another language may stay alongside it.

The label was designed under Notification No. 367.

What to do: Check it against Notification No. 450, which replaced No. 367.

The food serial number is missing.

What to do: Add the serial number issued for the food.

A specifically controlled food is shipped with an unapproved label.

What to do: Have the label pre-approved by the Thai FDA before shipping.

Sources

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health No. 450 B.E. 2567 on labeling of prepackaged food Thai Food and Drug Administration
Press release on the enforcement of Notification No. 450 Thai Food and Drug Administration
Thailand: Labelling of Pre-Packaged Food Requirements (TH2026-0018) USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Thailand: FAIRS Country Report Annual (TH2025-0050) USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

Rules change often. This note is practical guidance based on the sources above, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the authority, your importer or a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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Common questions

Which regulation sets food labeling in Thailand?

Ministry of Public Health Notification No. 450, in force since 19 July 2024, which replaced Notification No. 367 and its amendments.

Do food labels in Thailand need Thai?

Yes. Thai text is required; a foreign language is optional.

What is the food serial number?

The registration number issued for the food, shown on the label.

Does the Thai FDA approve every food label?

No. Pre-approval is needed only for specifically controlled foods; for others the manufacturer or importer prepares a compliant label.

Is Notification No. 367 still in force?

No. Notification No. 450 replaced it on 19 July 2024.

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