Thai FDA consults on milk definitions and names until 6 November

What the notice says

The Thai FDA Food Division (กองอาหาร) posted a consultation on 5 October 2026 (5 ตุลาคม 2569) concerning proposed changes to cow's milk definitions and naming. The proposal addresses fresh cow's milk and reconstituted milk, with names reflecting the ingredients used.

Comments close on 6 November 2026 (6 พฤศจิกายน 2569). The notice asks respondents who disagree to explain their reasons and supply supporting evidence or technical documents. This is consultation on amendment principles, not an announcement that new labelling obligations take effect on that date.

Business implications

Dairy manufacturers and Thai importers can compare ingredient records with the Thai product names currently used. Products made with reconstituted ingredients deserve particular attention. A later naming change could affect packaging and product information supplied to importers.

Businesses submitting comments can identify specific mismatches between their formulations, current names and the proposed definitions. Comparing the manufacturer's ingredient description with the importer's label wording makes that feedback more concrete. Packaging changes should follow the scope and commencement provisions of the eventual notification, rather than treating the consultation deadline as an implementation date.