Thailand’s FDA Regulations and Tropical Humidity Packaging Standards​

Thailand’s FDA Regulations and Tropical Humidity Packaging Standards​

Thailand’s import regulations are governed by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Customs Department. All food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals require FDA registration before import, with Thai-language labeling mandatory. Declarations must be submitted through the “Thai Customs e-Service” platform, using Thailand’s 10-digit HS code system. Electrical products need TISI (Thai Industrial Standards Institute) certification, displayed on packaging.​

Packaging must combat Thailand’s high humidity (average 85%), with moisture barriers (minimum 50μm thickness) for all paper-based materials. Wooden packaging requires Thai Ministry of Agriculture fumigation certification, marked with “ตรวจสอบแล้ว” (Inspected) stamp. Perishable goods use “เย็น” (Cold) marked packaging with temperature indicators that alert if 8°C threshold is exceeded. Consumer products must display “วันที่หมดอายุ” (Expiry Date) in dd/mm/yyyy format with Thai numerals also acceptable.