FDA mandates approval for branded bottled water, edible oil manufacturers

According to the Myanmar Food and Drug Administration (FDA), manufacturers of branded bottled drinking water and edible oils must obtain approval from the FDA. This approval is necessary before applying for a license. The directive was issued by the Myanmar Food and Drug Administration on 4 March under Section 38, Sub-section (b) of the National Food and Beverage Law.
As per the directive, producers of branded bottled drinking water and edible oils, which are considered controlled food items from the date of the directive, must apply for a food production certificate from the FDA. Subsequently, they should obtain a license from the relevant department or organization.
Furthermore, if a license has already been obtained from the relevant department or organization but food production approval is pending, applicants must apply for food production approval at the FDA Department by 1 April.
Any necessary endorsements, licence renewals, or new licences should be processed in accordance with the instructions provided by the relevant department or organization. — TWA/TMT