Key Takeaways
- 3-Step FDA Import Workflow: 1) Import Establishment License, 2) Product Registration/Notification, and 3) Per-Shipment LPI filing via Thailand NSW prior to customs entry.
- Cosmetics & PIF/CPSR Compliance: Importers must obtain a Thai FDA cosmetic notification number and maintain a Product Information File (PIF) including safety assessment documentation under ASEAN Cosmetic Directive rules.
- High Protein Powder & Dietary Supplements: Classified under Thai FDA food regulations requiring an Import Food License (Orr. 7), a 13-digit FDA food serial number, and LPI transmission.
- DLD e-Feed (Animal Feed): Pet food and livestock feed are regulated by the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) via the DLD e-Feed and NSW portals.
1. How LPI (License Per Invoice) Works with Thailand NSW
When importing goods regulated by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), customs declarations cannot be cleared using only the master product registration number. For each shipment, the importer or authorized representative must submit the Commercial Invoice details to generate an LPI (License Per Invoice) number through the National Single Window (NSW), linking the FDA approval directly to the e-Customs import entry.
2. Thai FDA Cosmetic Registration & PIF / Safety Report Requirements
Under the Cosmetics Act, importers must register their import establishment and submit product notifications via the Thai FDA SKYNET system (official government notification fee is 900 THB per cosmetic product, excluding any third-party lab testing or consultancy fees). Importers are legally required to keep a complete Product Information File (PIF)—incorporating ingredient specifications, GMP certificates, and safety assessment reports (similar to a CPSR)—ready for FDA inspection.
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Contact Our Experts Now3. High-Protein Supplements & DLD e-Feed Import Rules
- Whey & High-Protein Powders: Require Thai FDA premises licensing, 13-digit food registration, certificate of analysis (COA), and per-shipment LPI clearance.
- Animal Feed & Pet Supplements (DLD e-Feed): Regulated by the Bureau of Livestock Standards and Certification / Animal Feed and Veterinary Products Control Division under the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), requiring registration and per-lot NSW import permits via DLD e-Feed.
Official Sources: Thai Food and Drug Administration (fda.moph.go.th), Department of Livestock Development (dld.go.th), and Thailand National Single Window (thainsw.net).
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View FDA & Import Permit ServicesLPI (License Per Invoice) is a per-shipment electronic import notification submitted via Thailand's National Single Window (NSW) for FDA-regulated products (cosmetics, food, dietary supplements, medical devices) and DLD-regulated animal feed. Even after a product is registered with the Thai FDA, an approved LPI matching the exact commercial invoice line items is mandatory before customs clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is an LPI in Thai FDA customs clearance?
A:LPI stands for License Per Invoice. It is a mandatory per-shipment electronic permit submitted through Thailand's National Single Window (NSW) that links a registered FDA product to a specific import declaration and commercial invoice.
Q:What is required after cosmetic notification with the Thai FDA?
A:Importers must maintain a Product Information File (PIF), including safety assessment documentation and GMP certificates, at the registered import premises and submit an NSW LPI for every imported shipment.
Q:Which agency regulates animal feed and pet supplement imports in Thailand?
A:The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) regulates animal feed and pet supplements through its DLD e-Feed licensing system connected to Thailand NSW.
