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STRENTHEN THE PACKAGING

utensils for food and became effective on January 3, 2023. For both consumers and food industry professionals, selecting
This standard includes: TIS 655 Part 1-2553 (for PE, PP, PS, food-grade packaging is a fundamental step in ensuring food safety.
PET, PVAL, and PMP plastics), TIS 655 Part 2-2554 (for PVC, However, it’s equally important to consider the compatibility
PC, PA, and PMMA plastics), and TIS 655 Part 3-2554 (for between the packaging material and the specific type of food
ABS and SAN plastics). Containers that meet these standards it will contain. For example, using packaging that is not resistant
can safely display the food contact symbol or food-grade to acids for highly acidic foods, or using materials that cannot
certification without posing health risks. The analysis results withstand high temperatures for hot, freshly prepared meals, can
must be verified by an authorized industrial product inspection pose a risk to consumer health. Therefore, when choosing
agency, as designated under Section 5 of the Industrial packaging, it’s essential to look beyond just food-grade certification
Product Standards Act, B.E. 2511 (1968) and its amendments. and ensure that the packaging’s properties align with the specific
Additional details can be found on the website of the Thai characteristics and requirements of the food it will hold.
Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry.
Symbols for Food Grade Packaging
Considering food-grade symbols or other related markings More Information Service Info C017
helps manufacturers easily identify and select safe packaging
for food. Commonly recognized symbols include: เอกสารอ้างอิง / References
1. The Wine Glass and Fork Symbol – This universal พระราชบััญญัติิมาติรฐานผลิิติภััณฑ์์อุุติสาหกรรม พ.ศ. 2511
symbol, typically displayed at the bottom or lid of the ประกาศกระทรวงสาธารณสุข (ฉบัับัท่� 435) พ.ศ. 2565 เร่�อุง กำาหนดคุุณภัาพหร่อุ
packaging, indicates that the packaging is safe for direct มาติรฐานขอุงภัาชนะบัรรจุุท่�ทำาจุากพลิาสติิก
contact with food. มาติรฐานผลิิติภััณฑ์์อุุติสาหกรรม ภัาชนะแลิะเคุร่�อุงใช้พลิาสติิกสำาหรับัอุาหาร เลิ่ม 1
2. Resin Identification Code (RIC) Symbol – Most food-
grade packaging displays this symbol to facilitate proper พอุลิิเอุทิลิ่น พอุลิิพรอุพิลิ่น พอุลิิสไติร่น พอุลิิเอุทิลิ่นเทเรฟแทเลิติ พอุลิิไวนิลิ
recycling. These symbols help identify safe packaging: แอุลิกอุฮอุลิ์ พอุลิิเมทิลิเพนท่น (มอุก. เลิ่ม 1-2553)
Numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5 are safe for food contact, while numbers What is Food-Grade Packaging and How to Identify It?. https://gmz.ltd/what-is-
food-grade-packaging-and-how-to-identify-it/
3, 6, and 7 should be avoided for direct food contact. Raymond Delucci 28 November 2023 What are the requirements for food
3. Spoon, Fork, and Plate Symbol – This symbol grade packaging? https://packagingfg.com/2023/11/28/food-grade-pack
indicates that the packaging is safe for food contact and aging-certifications/
harmless to health. It is established by the Thai Industrial Do you know about certifications of food packaging? June 26, 2024 https://
Standards Institute (TISI), and its use must comply with the www.globalfortunepackage.com/do-you-know-about-certifications-of-food-
criteria set forth in the relevant standards mentioned earlier. packaging-

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