Political Analysis

The political area has a huge influence upon the regulation of a business and the
spending power of consumers and other businesses. Before the business put
their product in the market, there are laws that should be considered: First is the
administrative order (A.O. 134) that the Department of Health providing the
prescribe identity, quality, and optional ingredients of vinegar. Second, is the
Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) - this act protects the
consumer against the people who abuses the product for example; the
overpricing of a certain product. Third, is the Republic Act No. 10611, also known
as food Safety Act of 2013 this act protects and promotes the right to health of
consumers. It protect the consumers from unsanitary foods. Enhancing te syste
in food regulation.

Sources:
http://www.fda.gov.ph/attachments/article/155145/AO
%20134%20-%20Regulation%20%28Standards%20of%20Identity
%20and%20quality%20of%20Vinegar%29.pdf
http://www.gov.ph/2013/08/23/republic-act-no-10611/
http://www.fda.gov.ph/issuances/29036-republic-act-no-7394
Mandatory Food Labeling Requirements, Philippines
1. Name of the food The name shall indicate the true nature of the food and
shall normally be

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specified and not generic.

List of ingredients complete list of ingredients shall be declared in
descending order of proportion on either the principal display panel or
information panel except that when a food product is covered by a Food
Standard, only the optional ingredients shall be declared unless otherwise
required by such regulation.
Net contents and Drained Weight - The net content shall be declared
using the metric system of measurement or SI (International System of Units)
on either the principal display panel or the information panel and in line
generally parallel to the base of the package
Name and address of Manufacturer, Packer and Distributor - The name
and address of either the manufacturer, packer or distributor of the food shall be
declared on the label
Lot Identification - The lot identification code shall be embossed or otherwise
permanently marked on immediate individual packages or containers.(
http://foodrecap.net/manufacture/pack/pinoy-food-label/ )