Have you check on this before importing food products?

1. Make sure food products comply Food Act 1983 and its regulations (Food safety, standard and labeling.

2. Make sure the product is not categorized under National Pharmacy Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Ministry of Health (MOH)

3. Determine if the food product need extra document for import (Health certificate, analysis certificate, licence and so on).

4. Importer and forwarding agent to register with MOH via Malaysia Food Safety Information System (FoSIM).

5. Baby food should comply the baby food marketing ethic that is monitored by MOH.

6. Make sure the food & Ingredient that is produced via moden Biotechnology gets approval from Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS)

7. Some food products needs import permits, extra licence from government agency such as Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) and so on.  Do refer to Custom Orders (Prohibition regarding import) or contact Malaysia Royal Custom dept @ www.custom.gov.my to know about the type of imported food and the agency involved. 

Credit: Food Safety & Quality Division, Kedah State Health Department