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Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (Republic Act No. 3720)
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
Philippines
Competent Authority:
Department of Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
1963-06-22
Implementation Date:
1963-06-22
Document
Language Source Title Access
EN
Official Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
Summary

This Act aims to ensure safe and good quality of food, drugs and cosmetics and to regulate their production, sale and distribution in order to protect public health. In the Philippines, food packaging materials are generally regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which was established by the Food, Drugs and Devices, and Cosmetic Act of 1963 (Republic Act No. 3720).

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