New FDA standard for vinegar
Philippines
Apr 17, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published the Standard for Vinegar and Code of Practice for its Manufacture Repealing Administrative Order No. 134s. 1970 "Regulation Prescribing the Standards of Identity and Quality of Vinegar (B-4.9 Condiments, Sauces, Seasoning."
This Order aims to provide guidelines for food business operators on the manufacture of vinegar and specifically:
- provides updated standards on the identity and quality of vinegar; and
- provides guidelines on the code of practice for processing and handling vinegar.
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