Food and nutrition labelling in Thailand: a long march from subsistence producers to international traders

Wimalin Rimpeekool, Sam-ang Seubsman, Cathy Banwell, Martyn Kirk, Vasoontara Yiengprugsawan () and Adrian Sleigh

Food Policy, 2015, vol. 56, issue C, 59-66

Abstract: This paper reviews the evolution of Thai food and nutrition label policies and Thailand’s international role relating to food product safety and standards. The historical record has been interpreted to identify future trends and challenges related to food labelling. These challenges are arising in Thailand and many similar emerging economies.

Keywords: Food label; Nutrition label; World Trade Organization; History; Thailand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2015.07.011

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