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Thailand has comprehensively revised its regulations on food contact materials, involving materials such as ceramics, metals, glass, paper, and cardboard
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2026-03-17
Thailand has comprehensively revised its regulations on food contact materials, setting specific requirements for materials such as ceramics, metals, glass, paper, and cardboard, and introducing clearer migration based safety requirements and new control measures for substances of concern such as PFAS, bisphenol A (BPA), and epoxy derivatives.
On February 11, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand released a revised draft of the Ministry of Public Health's Notice No. 92 B.E. 2528 and publicly solicited opinions. The deadline for soliciting opinions is March 31, 2026.
This revision will expand the regulatory scope of food contact materials, put forward specific requirements for materials such as ceramics, metals, glass, paper, and cardboard, and introduce clearer migration based safety requirements and new control measures for substances of concern such as PFAS, bisphenol A (BPA), and epoxy derivatives.
Ceramic products
The draft retains control requirements for ceramic containers, but updates definitions, product categories, and safety regulations. It is required to comply with Thai industrial standards (TIS 601, 602, and 564) and comply with ISO 6486 and ASEAN restrictions on the migration of lead (Pb, CAS 7439-92-1) and cadmium (Cd, CAS 7440-43-9). It is generally required to explicitly prohibit the reuse of containers previously containing hazardous substances, and to use food grade coloring agents and printing inks. Suggest a two-year transition period.
(1) Reduce product categories from five to three, and remove "baby food containers" and "cooking pots".
(2) Update quality requirements: The sensory characteristics of food must not be changed, food grade coloring agents must be used, color transfer must not occur, printing ink must not peel off or transfer to food, etc.
(3) It is prohibited to transfer substances that may harm human health into food, but lead and cadmium must comply with TIS 601-2546 (2003) for pottery, TIS 602-2546 (2003) for stoneware, TIS 564-2546 (2003) for porcelain, or standards notified in future announcements.
Metal
The draft introduces a comprehensive new chapter on metal food contact materials, covering tinplate, chrome plated steel, aluminum, aluminum foil, and coated metal containers. The material composition safety of metal cans should comply with standards such as TIS 90-2563, while coatings in direct contact with food should comply with standards such as TIS 735-2550.
In addition to general hygiene and corrosion resistance requirements, the draft also draws on the technical guidelines for metals and alloys used in food contact materials and products published by the European Medicines and Health Quality Management Agency (EDQM) of the European Commission, setting specific release limits (SRLs) for 24 metals.
At the same time, referring to multiple EU regulatory requirements, restrictions on substances of high concern have been added: Bisphenol A and its salts cannot be detected (detection limit is 1 µ g/kg), BADGE substances will be subject to specific migration limits, and BFDGE and NOGE will be prohibited from use. According to the guidelines outlined in the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), new concentration limits for PFAS have been proposed, including target and total concentrations, including polymer PFAS. According to the specific situation, the expected transition period is three to five years.
(1) New quality requirements: The sensory characteristics of food must not be altered, food grade coloring agents must not be used, color transfer must not occur, printing ink must not peel off or migrate to food, and pathogenic microorganisms must not be present.
(2) Plastic coated metal containers: must also comply with plastic material regulations.
(3) Epoxy derivative restrictions: BFDGE and NOGE are prohibited.
Total migration of BADGE, BADGE.H2O, and BADGE.2H2O: ≤ 9mg/kg or ≤ 9mg/6nm ²
BADGE.HCl, BADGE.2HCl, and BADGE.H2O. Total migration of HCl: ≤ 1mg/kg or ≤ 1mg/6mm ²
(4) 24 substances have been standardized for migration from artificial tap water (ATP) or 0.5% citric acid, of which 22 substances have specific migration limits (SMLs).
(5) Bisphenol A (BPA) and its salts are prohibited, with a detection limit (LOD) of 1 µ g/kg.
(6) Restricting perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS):
Single PFAS substance ≤ 25 ppb
The total amount of PFAS is ≤ 250 ppb (excluding polymerized PFAS)
PFAS ≤ 50 ppm (including polymerized PFAS)
(7) According to the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health, standardize the PFAS for plastic coatings in metal containers.
Glass
Glass food contact materials will be subject to new regulation under a dedicated chapter. The draft distinguishes between flat glass vessels and insulated glass vessels, and aligns the migration restrictions of lead and cadmium with TIS 603 and Japanese Notice No. 370. In addition to the migration limits of lead and cadmium, an additional parameter of alkalinity (calculated as Na ₂ O) will also be introduced. Like other materials, the draft includes general requirements for food contact grade coloring agents and printing inks that must adhere firmly. Suggest a two-year transition period.
(1) Quality requirements: The sensory characteristics of food must not be altered, food grade coloring agents must not be used, color transfer must not occur, and printing ink must not peel off or transfer to food.
(2) Limit requirement: Lead, cadmium, and alkalinity (calculated as sodium oxide (Na2O)) must comply with the TIS standard for food glassware, or be certified by TIS 603-2546 (2003) standard, or meet the standards notified in future announcements.
Paper and cardboard
Paper food contact materials (including coated paper, laminated paper, baking paper, cooking paper, and hot filter paper) will be included in the scope of control for the first time. The chemical properties must comply with standards such as TIS 2948-2562 and 3438-2565, and be consistent with the recommendations of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and the guidance of the European Commission. In addition to general hygiene regulations, the draft also introduces chemical safety control measures, including migration restrictions, fluorescent whitening agents, dyes, antibacterial agents, and sensory neutrality. Like metals, BPA is not detected, BFDGE and NOGE will be banned, BADGE will be subject to migration restrictions, and PFAS will be regulated by specific substances and total concentration limits. If there is a plastic coating, it is also necessary to comply with Thailand's regulations on plastic food contact materials. According to different controlled substances, the expected transition period is 3-5 years.
(1) Introduce the term 'paper container' and define it.
(2) Quality requirements: The sensory characteristics of food must not be altered, food grade coloring agents must be used for colored paper, color transfer must not occur, and printing ink must not peel off or transfer to food.
(3) Plastic coated paper products: must comply with the regulations for plastic food contact materials.
(4) Mandatory use of two national chemical standards: TIS 2948-2562 (2019) for food contact paper, TIS 3438-2565 (2022) for hot cooking paper (SafeGuards 3/26), or standards notified in future announcements, but bisphenol A and its salts must not be detected (LOD=1 µ g/kg)
(5) Epoxy derivative restrictions: BFDGE and NOGE are prohibited.
Total migration of BADGE, BADGE.H2O, and BADGE.2H2O: ≤ 9mg/kg or ≤ 9mg/6nm ²
BADGE.HCl, BADGE.2HCl, and BADGE.H2O. Total migration of HCl: ≤ 1mg/kg or ≤ 1mg/6mm ²
(6) Restricting perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS):
Single PFAS substance ≤ 25 ppb
The total amount of PFAS is ≤ 250 ppb (excluding polymerized PFAS)
PFAS ≤ 50 ppm (including polymerized PFAS)
This revised draft fills the regulatory gap in Thailand for food contact materials such as ceramics, metals, glass, paper, and cardboard, and proposes prohibitions or limit requirements for high concern substances such as bisphenol A and PFAS. In addition, the regulations also set differentiated transition periods based on the difficulty of controlling various materials.
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