1. Authorities

General Foods
Malaysia

This section provides an overview of the Authorities involved in setting regulations and managing compliance with the food product in scope.

The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) under the Ministry of Health (MOH)

The Food Safety and Quality Division is responsible for enforcing regulations related to food. It is the competent authority that implements food safety programs including routine compliance, sampling, food premises inspection, food import control activity, and licensing of specified foods.

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

The DVS is the competent authority for the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) for imported animals and animal products in terms of veterinary health and veterinary public health.

1.1 References

1. Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD)

http://fsq.moh.gov.my

2. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)

https://www.dvs.gov.my/