Food and Drug Administration, Government regulatory agency in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
This government agency in Nonthaburi oversees the safety and quality of medicines, food products, and medical devices sold throughout Thailand. It conducts inspections and reviews to ensure these items meet national standards before reaching consumers.
The agency was established in 1909 as Thailand's first official authority for monitoring pharmaceutical and food quality. Over more than a century, it has expanded its oversight to include medical devices and modernized its inspection methods.
The administration incorporates traditional Thai medicine knowledge into its regulatory framework while maintaining international pharmaceutical safety standards for the local population.
Members of the public can file reports about suspected medicines or food products and request information about product approvals and safety. Offices are open on weekdays for inquiries and consultations.
The organization maintains a specialized Health Product Vigilance Center that processes real-time data from 24,000 distributors across Thailand to monitor product safety.
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