Quinoa

Country
Thailand (TH)
Scientific Name
Chenopodium quinoa
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Department of Agriculture / National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS); Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Relevant Web Addresses
http://www.doa.go.th/en/
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit No
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement No
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.


The Thailand Ministry of Public Health, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires exporters to implement good practice requirements for packaged grain, seed and plant products for human consumption. Exports must be produced under a food safety management program and be certified by a certification body (CB) being membered and accredited by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), such as Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). Further information regarding these requirements can be found here.

NPPO Regulations.
08/04/2022 - Added information on Thailand's food safety requirements for packaged products for human consumption.
Initial Uploaded: 29/07/2014
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026