BFAD MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 1 s. 1985

: Republic Act No. 1929 prohibits the sale of acetic acid in any form in groceries and retail stores selling foodstuff.
: The Food and Drug Administration (now Bureau of Food & Drugs pursuant to Executive Order No. 851) is authorized to promulgate such regulations under Republic Act No. 3720.
: RA 3720 prohibits the sale and manufacture of adulterated and misbranded food and food products and provides corresponding penalties for violations.
: Glacial acetic acid should not be offered for sale, sold, or distributed as vinegar or for vinegar manufacture by importers, distributors, sellers, purchasers, and others concerned.
: The Bureau of Food & Drugs may impose regulatory sanctions as it deems necessary to protect the interests of consumers, which may include penalties under applicable laws.
: BFAD Memorandum Order No. 1 s. 1985, dated September 27, 1985.
: Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D., Director and Assistant Secretary for Standards and Regulation.
: Because mislabeling or misusing glacial acetic acid as vinegar could mislead consumers and pose health risks due to improper product quality and safety standards.
: Executive Order No. 851.