Draft Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Industrial Products for Plastic Containers for Drinking Water to Conform to the Standard B.E.

Regulatory requirements for plastic containers used for drinking water, established under the Industrial Product Standards Act, ensure compliance with strict safety and quality standards to protect consumer health.

Key Requirements:

1. Testing Methods:
   1. Comprehensive testing to confirm compliance with safety benchmarks.
   2. Includes durability, structural integrity, and leachate testing.
2. Materials:
   1. Containers must be made from approved, food-grade plastic materials.
   2. Specific restrictions on harmful substances, including bisphenol A (BPA).
3. Chemical Analysis:
   1. Mandatory testing for chemical migration to ensure substances from the container do not contaminate the water.
   2. Regular monitoring of BPA levels and other potentially hazardous compounds.
4. Labeling:
   1. Labels must include essential information such as material type, safety certifications, and compliance details.

These regulations aim to uphold high standards of safety, ensuring that plastic drinking water containers are reliable and do not pose risks to consumer health.

Region: Thailand

Source: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/THA/24_08145_00_x.pdf https://eping.wto.org/en/Search?viewData=%20G/TBT/N/THA/613/Rev.1