Bangkok: The FDA-Office of the Royal Development Projects Board (RDB) is set to elevate the standards of products under the Royal Initiative Projects to meet international benchmarks. The initiative, in collaboration with the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), aims to upgrade health products under royal initiatives through the "From Local to Global" concept, with plans to license 59 additional products by fiscal year 2026. The development of "Champion Health Products" is also part of the agenda, in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 72nd birthday.
According to Thai News Agency, Pharmacist Supattra Bunserm, Secretary-General of the FDA, disclosed that since fiscal year 2024, the FDA and OPDC have been working to promote and enhance activities of study centers/projects under the Royal Initiative Projects nationwide. Currently, nine projects have been established with 14 licensed health product manufacturing sites and 143 licensed health products, encompassing 98 food items, 42 cosmetics, and 3 herbal products. For fiscal year 2026, the FDA aims to support the development of seven additional licensed production sites and 59 licensed health products. The initiative also includes a staff development course, "Teacher Kor," to educate on production, labeling, and advertising standards, aligning them with international laws. Additionally, market opportunities will be expanded through e-marketplace channels, and an online health product directory (E-Directory) will be developed to showcase products from the Royal Initiative Projects to a global audience.
The FDA also plans to collaboratively develop "Champion Products" for each study center/project in celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 72nd birthday. The FDA Secretary-General emphasized that this collaboration is a crucial mechanism for elevating health products derived from local wisdom to internationally recognized standards. The initiative is expected to enhance job security, generate income, and sustainably improve the quality of life for people involved in the Royal Initiative projects.