{"id":46417,"date":"2026-06-09T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=46417"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:10:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T02:10:55","slug":"nxpo-and-thai-fda-accelerate-development-of-positive-lists-for-food-function-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/46417\/","title":{"rendered":"NXPO and Thai FDA accelerate development of positive lists for food function claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 4 June 2026, NXPO and the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) held a meeting to advance the development of Positive Lists for other function claims of foods and food components. The NXPO delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Chutima Eamchotchawalit, Chair of the Working Group on Guideline and Mechanism Development to Support the Establishment of Positive Lists for Other Function Claims; Dr. Visit Limlurcha, Chairman of the Processed Food and Future Food Committee at the Thai Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Siriporn Pittayasophon, Vice President of NXPO. The Thai FDA delegation was led by Ms. Supattra Boonserm, Secretary-General of the Thai FDA. The discussion focused on accelerating the establishment of Positive Lists to support value creation in Thailand\u2019s food industry, with a target of registering 150 items by 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n

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During the meeting, NXPO provided an update on progress in developing the Positive Lists. To date, 15 items have successfully passed the review process. However, this number remains below the target due to the time required to compile comprehensive literature reviews and supporting documentation. In addition, the evaluation process relies on subject-matter experts to assess scientific evidence and define clear conditions for health-related claims. These challenges prompted discussions on ways to streamline the process, enabling businesses to bring innovative products to market more quickly while enhancing the economic value of Thailand\u2019s food sector through the development of higher-value products.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Thai FDA reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Positive Lists initiative, recognizing its potential to reduce both the time and costs associated with product development and regulatory approval. Once substances are included in the Positive Lists, businesses will be able to use them in product development without undergoing separate health claim evaluations on a case-by-case basis, thereby improving efficiency and facilitating innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement to explore measures for streamlining and expediting the review process while maintaining internationally recognized standards adapted to Thailand\u2019s context. This approach is expected to facilitate the practical application of Positive Lists in food product development. To support this effort, the Thai FDA and NXPO will work together to establish guidelines for evaluating health claim reports from completed research projects and incorporate credible international research findings into the review process. The two organizations also discussed approaches to collecting data on the economic value generated by products containing substances included in the Positive Lists, with the aim of demonstrating the initiative\u2019s tangible impact on innovation and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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