In Thailand, a cannabis label is a set of statements a regulator can check: which notification the product falls under, what it contains, and whether it carries the official warnings. This guide names the source for each requirement so readers can check it themselves.
Which Rules Apply
The labeling rules that apply depend on how the product is classified. Classification turns on what the product contains, what it is meant for and what is claimed about it. A hemp beverage sold as a drink is food. Market the same formula as relieving stress or improving sleep and it may be treated as an unauthorised medicine. Get a classification view from the Thai FDA, or from a qualified Thai regulatory consultant, before you pay for label design.
- Food (Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979)): MoPH Notification No. 427 B.E. 2564 (2021), Food products containing parts of cannabis or hemp, as amended by No. 438 B.E. 2565 (2022, in force 22 October 2022). No. 429 B.E. 2564 (2021) covers food containing cannabidiol (CBD) extract. No. 425 B.E. 2564 (2021) covers hemp seed, hemp seed oil, hemp seed protein and foods containing them. No. 424 B.E. 2564 (2021) lists prohibited foods: cannabis and hemp inflorescences may not be used in food. General label content follows the prepackaged-food labeling notification, No. 367 B.E. 2557 (2014), as amended.
- Cosmetics (Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015)): the MoPH notification on the use of hemp in cosmetics, published in the Royal Gazette on 11 January 2021. Further 2021 notifications cover hemp and cannabis plant parts and CBD extracts in cosmetics.
- Medicines and herbal products: Drug Act B.E. 2510 (1967) and Herbal Products Act B.E. 2562 (2019). This article does not cover their product-specific labeling rules. Check these with the Thai FDA.
- Cannabis flower: a controlled herb under the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re: Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568, issued 26 June 2025. It is not a food or cosmetic ingredient.
- 2026 licensing: two Ministerial Regulations B.E. 2569 tightened licensing. The first covers cannabis/hemp extracts (in force 26 April 2026). The second is controlled-herb licences No. 2 (in force 30 April 2026). Neither changes the PT 33 prescription rules.
- The Cannabis Control Act is still a draft: Cabinet approved it on 22 September 2026 and sent it to the House.
THC and CBD Limits by Category
| Category | Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Food sold directly to consumers (general) | THC ≤ 1.6 mg and CBD ≤ 1.41 mg per package unit | No. 427/2564 as amended by No. 438/2565 |
| Seasonings | THC ≤ 0.0032% w/w; CBD ≤ 0.0028% w/w | No. 438/2565 |
| Food not sold directly to consumers (raw material for food factories) | Set according to the production use. Label: “ห้ามจำหน่ายตรงต่อผู้บริโภค” (not for direct sale to consumers) | No. 438/2565 |
| Food with CBD extract (e.g. dietary supplements) | Set by No. 429/2564 as amended. Figures not confirmed for this article | No. 429/2564 |
| Cosmetics with hemp seed oil/extract or hemp/cannabis parts | THC ≤ 0.2% w/w. Press reports stricter limits for oral, genital-area and oil/soft-capsule products, still to be confirmed | 2021 MoPH cosmetics notifications |
| Cannabis flower | No product limit. Dispensed only against a PT 33 prescription | Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 |
Under No. 427, cannabis and hemp parts are reportedly also prohibited in foods for infants and young children and in caffeinated beverages.
Mandatory Label Elements for Cannabis Food
General elements. The prepackaged-food labeling notification requires the product name, food registration number (เลขสารบบอาหาร), ingredients, net quantity in metric units, manufacturer or importer name and address, and date marking. Nutrition information applies where required.
Cannabis-specific elements. The Thai FDA’s hemp guidance requires the label to name the cannabis or hemp part, or the CBD extract, used as an ingredient. It must also state the THC content per package unit, for example “มีสาร THC ไม่เกิน 1.6 มิลลิกรัม ต่อหน่วยบรรจุ” (contains THC not exceeding 1.6 mg per package unit). Generic terms such as “botanical extract” do not meet this requirement.
Product name. The name must not work as a health claim. “Pain Relief CBD Oil” puts a claim in the name.
Batch number. Use a genuine lot code that can be traced back to a batch record.
“THC-free”. We found no published Thai rule that defines this term or names a particular laboratory. Any content claim must be true and backed by analysis. Without a test result, the claim is a liability.
Language. Labels on food sold in Thailand must be in Thai. Other languages may be added. We could not verify a rule that Thai text must match the other language in size or placement. Nor could we verify a separate export-only labeling rule. Check both with the Thai FDA.
Official Food Warning Texts
The Thai FDA’s hemp food guidance lists these statements. Which ones apply depends on the product.
- “เด็ก สตรีมีครรภ์ และสตรีให้นมบุตร ไม่ควรรับประทาน”: Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not consume.
- “หากมีอาการผิดปกติ ควรหยุดรับประทานทันที”: If abnormal symptoms occur, stop consuming immediately.
- “ผู้ที่แพ้หรือไวต่อสาร THC หรือ CBD ควรระวังในการรับประทาน”: People allergic or sensitive to THC or CBD should take care when consuming.
- “อาจทำให้ง่วงซึมได้ ควรหลีกเลี่ยงการขับขี่ยานพาหนะ หรือทำงานเกี่ยวกับเครื่องจักรกล”: May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or operating machinery. (Products with cannabis leaf or CBD.)
- “ไม่ควรบริโภคเกินวันละ 2 หน่วยบรรจุ”: Do not consume more than 2 package units per day. (Cannabis-leaf products.)
- “ข้อมูลสำหรับผู้แพ้อาหาร : มีโปรตีนจากเมล็ดกัญชง”: Allergen information: contains hemp seed protein.
- Dietary supplements: “ควรกินอาหารหลากหลาย ครบ 5 หมู่ ในสัดส่วนที่เหมาะสมเป็นประจำ” (Eat a varied diet from all 5 food groups in suitable proportions regularly). Supplements and hemp seed products: “ไม่มีผลในการป้องกัน หรือรักษาโรค” (Has no effect in preventing or treating disease).
Press reports say No. 438 added “ไม่ควรบริโภคเกินปริมาณที่แนะนำให้บริโภคต่อครั้ง” (Do not exceed the recommended amount per serving) and “ไม่ควรใช้ร่วมกับผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารที่มีกัญชาหรือกัญชงเป็นส่วนประกอบ” (Do not use with other foods containing cannabis or hemp).
The Thai FDA’s consumer guidance says people with heart and blood-vessel disease should avoid these products. We could not confirm this as compulsory label text. The earlier versions of this article had wording such as “not suitable for children under 18”, “consult a physician” and a medication warning. None of these matches the official texts. Cosmetic warning texts and minimum font sizes were not verified for this article. Check the notification that applies before you finalise the artwork.
Controlled-Herb Flower Dispensed by Licensed Shops
Most readers deal with cannabis flower, and flower is not labeled as a consumer product:
- It may be dispensed only by licensed premises, against a prescription on form PT 33 from an authorised practitioner.
- Each prescription covers no more than 30 days and is single use (no refills).
- Flower that is sold or exported must come from a GACP-certified cultivation site.
- Online sale or advertising of flower is not allowed, and neither is recreational use.
- Flower may not be used as a food ingredient (No. 424 B.E. 2564).
We did not find a published, itemised list of what must go on the packaging of dispensed flower. Packaging and record requirements follow the B.E. 2568 notification and the conditions of the premises’ licence. Check them with the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine or the provincial public health office. For the PT 33 process, see topic #1358.
Claims, Advertising and QR Codes
A label must not claim to treat, cure or prevent disease. The rules on claims and advertising are covered in topics #1293 and #1297 and are not repeated here. The Thai FDA Office’s food advertising criteria B.E. 2569 were published in the Royal Gazette on 27 July 2026, and a dedicated topic on them is in preparation.
We found no general Thai FDA requirement for QR-code traceability on cannabis food or cosmetic labels. A QR code is optional unless a specific notification or licence condition requires one.
Before You Print
Thai notifications change. This article reflects sources checked in October 2026. Read the original Thai texts at fda.moph.go.th and ratchakitcha.soc.go.th before launching any product.
Primary legal references: Food Act B.E. 2522 (1979); MoPH Notifications No. 367 B.E. 2557 (2014), Nos. 424, 425, 427 and 429 B.E. 2564 (2021), No. 438 B.E. 2565 (2022); Cosmetics Act B.E. 2558 (2015) and the 2021 MoPH hemp/cannabis cosmetics notifications; Drug Act B.E. 2510 (1967); Herbal Products Act B.E. 2562 (2019); MoPH Notification Re: Controlled Herbs (Cannabis) B.E. 2568 (2025); Ministerial Regulations B.E. 2569 (2026). Verify current status with the relevant authorities.