The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Department of Health has issued Administrative Order No. 2026-0011, introducing revised guidelines for the adoption of the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) and Processing Aids. The new administrative order officially repeals the decades-old Administrative Order No. 88-A series of 1984 to align local food safety regulations with international standards. Codex Harmonization: Adopts updated international benchmarks set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for permitted food additives, maximum usage levels, and approved processing aids. Modernized Safety Framework: Replaces 42-year-old regulatory guidelines (AO 88-A s. 1984) to better address modern food processing technology, consumer safety, and global market trade requirements. Impact on Food Manufacturers: Food processing businesses and importers in the Philippines must review and ensure all food formulations and manufacturing processing aids align with the updated GSFA list. Food business operators (FBOs) are advised to audit existing product formulations and coordinate with regulatory teams to comply with the updated Codex-aligned standards.
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