Public urged to avoid Salween shellfish after heavy metal findings
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
The Public Health Ministry has advised people living near the Salween River to temporarily avoid eating local shellfish after arsenic and lead were found above safety standards.
EU audits Thai produce residue controls, boosting confidence in Europe exports
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
EU food safety auditors inspect Thailand’s fruit and vegetable residue control system, reinforcing confidence in exports to Europe worth about 1 billion baht a year
Turkey tightens animal product imports, warns Department of Foreign Trade
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2026
The Republic of Turkey has introduced new import procedures for certain animal-derived food products to comply with EU food safety, plant health, and animal welfare regulations.
Vietnam launches strict food safety rules for fresh durian exports, aiming to meet global standards while creating openings for Thai service providers and exporters.
“Happy Meat Happy Me” exhibition raises public awareness on food safety and ethical eating
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022
World Animal Protection Thailand presents “Happy Meat Happy Me,” raising public awareness on food safety and ethical eating, introducing its ambassador, Maria Poonlertlarp, with an Animal Welfare Problem Themed Fashion Show this October 20-23, at Samyan Mitrtown G Floor.
Strict safety standards will help boost Thai food exports: DITP
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) expects food exports to grow this year thanks to Thailand’s strict safety standards and full cooperation from food producers.
Almost half of northern-style chili paste products exceed preservative limits
THURSDAY, AUGUST 01, 2019
Seven out of 17 brands of nam prik noom – or northern-style chili paste – examined in a study in the North exceeded the safe limit for the food preservative benzoic acid.