Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Thai FDA regulates the safety, efficacy, and quality of health products. The FDA is divided into six committees, including a committee on drugs and a committee on medical devices. These committees serve as law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the Drug Act of 1967 and the Medical Devices Act of 1988.

The FDA has five primary functions with regard to drugs and medical devices: pre-market control, post-market control, surveillance, consumer education, and technical support. Before drugs or devices are allowed on the market, the FDA examines the manufacturing facilities, product quality, and all documentation and advertisements. Once a product is on the market, the FDA continues to inspect manufacturing facilities and take periodic product samples to ensure compliance with previously-established standards. The FDA also performs post-market surveillance to detect any adverse effects from the use of drugs or devices.

FDA officials participate in conferences and seminars on technical matters and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and the FDA helps fund university and manufacturer research.

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