Plant-based food rules to aid buyers, boost trade

Thailand is set to implement its first standard for plant-based food products, developed by the Institute of Nutrition at Mahidol University in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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The move aims to enhance consumer safety and strengthen the competitiveness of Thai producers in the growing global plant-based market, according to Assoc Prof Chaniphun Butryee, a lecturer at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University.

The “Thai Plant-Based Standard” will come into effect in the near future, she said in her role as project leader.

The standard will provide a comprehensive framework for quality control, aligned with internationally recognised guidelines such as the FAO Codex Alimentarius and ISO/DIS 8700, she said.