Dietary supplement registration in Thailand
Supplements are regulated as food in Thailand. The category of your product decides whether a detail notification is enough or whether a full registration is required, and it also decides which claims you may print on the label.
Typical time Set after assessment
Government cost Set after the category is confirmed
Food category check→Notification or registration→Thai label check
How the work runs
The five stages, end to end
- 1
Category and claim review
Handled by: Us · Time: 7 days
We check the ingredients, the dose and every claim you want to use.
- 2
Import licence (Or.7)
Handled by: Us · Time: Depends on your status
Needed once per importing and storage place.
- 3
Factory and product documents
Handled by: Manufacturer · Time: 21 days
GMP or HACCP certificate, specification and certificate of analysis.
- 4
Notification or registration
Handled by: Us · Time: 15–60 days
The route follows the category confirmed in step 1.
- 5
Thai label and claim check
Handled by: Us · Time: 10 days
Claims, warnings and the serial number are checked before printing.
Costs
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Import licence (Or.7), if not held yet | 15,000 THB | Official rate |
| Government fee for the product | Set after the category is confirmed | |
| Laboratory analysis | Quoted per product |
Claims that suggest treating or preventing disease are not allowed on supplements. We tell you which wording is possible before you commit to packaging artwork.
Other categories
Thai FDASkincare and cosmeticsAbout 1–2 monthsThai FDAFood and snacksAbout 2–4 monthsThai FDAMedical devicesAbout 2–9 monthsTISIElectrical appliancesAbout 4–6 monthsTISIToys and kids productsSet after assessmentThai FDAMedicines and herbal productsFrom about 2 months (herbal) to 12+ months (new drugs)OperationsFreight transport1–3 days in ThailandOperationsCompany registration and addressAbout 2–4 weeksOperationsWarehousing and storageReady in about 1 weekOperationsImport and export logisticsAbout 1–2 weeks per shipmentOperationsThai label inspection2–5 working daysOperationsRetail and marketplace placementAbout 2–8 weeks