1.0 Authorities

General Foods
Malaysia

This section provides an overview of the Authorities involved in setting regulations and in 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 foods. 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 

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), under the Ministry of Agriculture, is responsible for ensuring foods of animal origin are clean and fit for human consumption. 

1.1 References

1. Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD)

http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v6/xs/page.php?id=16

2. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)

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