Chapter 1 Malaysia FSQD regulatory information Brief

1. Eaa and Introduction

Food Safety and Quality Division, FSQD Responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of food safety, hygiene and quality in accordance with relevant regulations.

2. Supervision and regulation

Food Act 1983

Food Regulation 1985

3. Food classification

Malaysian food, according to different risk levels, has different requirements for information, customs inspection requirements, etc.

4. Entry requirement

• Power of attorney

• Importer information, product information

• Full ingredient list, product classification results (official food-drug classification), label

• Official label review/consultation document

• The information on the label, such as GMP and HACCP, must have relevant certificates

• Other audit according to relevant regulatory requirements

5. Registration language 

Translations in English or Malay, other languages must be approved or authorized.

Chapter 2 Registration process, cycle & Government fee

1. Registration flow chart

Step 1：Official classification

Step 2：Label audit

Step 3：Import service

2. Registration period and official fees

Note：

1）Food label audit has two review opportunities, if still not qualified, need to re-apply

2）Other import procedures are subject to customs regulations

Chapter 3 FAQ 

Q：What is the Customs food risk inspection?

A：There are six levels of inspection to determine food risk, namely:

Level 1 (unconditional automatic release), automatic release of food goods.

Level 2 (Specific document check), the authorization officer at the entrance must check all relevant documents (HC/CoA/License) before granting permission.

Level 3 (risk-based surveillance), where mandatory inspections are carried out and food samples can be taken for laboratory analysis.

Level 4 (surveillance monitoring), inspection and sampling must be carried out. Release the goods after sampling.

Level 5 (retention, testing and release), inspection and sampling. The shipment was detained after sampling and released after the results of the analysis complied with the Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985.

Level 6 (automatic rejection), the system automatically rejects the relevant food consignment.