Health Foods and Supplements (4)

Body which monitors food safety and approves the marketing of health supplements and traditional medicine in Malaysia

Ministry of Health Malaysia

The Food Act 1983

Is a Malaysian legislation enforced by the government

Objective of Food Act 1983

To protect the public from dangers of health and fraud related to the preparation, sale and use of food

Punishment to any parties found selling poisoned food or food that damages the health of users

Will be fined or jailed, or both if found guilty by the court of law

Food Regulation 1985

Laws drafted under the Food Act 1983 which are enforced by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and local authorities

Objective of Food Regulations 1985

To help the public obtain food that is safe, of good quality, clean and free from any poisonous contaminants

List of detail that should be on food label information (1)

Name of food

List of detail that should be on food label information (2)

Nutritional quality

List of detail that should be on food label information (3)

Nutritional label

List of detail that should be on food label information (4)

Statement of food additives