3.0 Compositional Aspects

Special Purpose Foods
Malaysia

This section provides the compositional requirements for the food category and/or food products in scope and information on permitted nutrients, ingredients, and additives.

3.1 Composition Requirements

There are no composition requirements for the overall category of “Special Purpose Foods”.

Refer to Section 3.1 of “3.0 Compositional Aspects” of specific product Guidebooks for product-specific requirements.

3.2 Raw Material Requirements

Except as otherwise provided in the Regulations, permitted added nutrients may be added to any food. Manufacturers shall refer to the Twelfth Schedule for the list of permitted added nutrients. [1] [2]

There are no raw material requirements for the overall category of “Special Purpose Foods”.

Refer to Section 3.2 of “3.0 Raw Material Requirements” of specific product Guidebooks for product-specific requirements.

3.3 Fortification

Except as otherwise provided in the Regulations, permitted added nutrients may be added to any food. Manufacturers shall refer to the Twelfth Schedule for the list of permitted added nutrients. [1] [2]

There are no fortification requirements for the overall category of “Special Purpose Foods”.

Refer to Section 3.3 of “3.0 Raw Material Requirements” of specific product Guidebooks for product-specific requirements.

3.4 Other Permitted Ingredients

Permissions are specified in the respective regulations for each product under Special Purpose Foods. Refer to “Section 3.0 Compositional Aspects” of the guidebooks under Special Purpose Foods for product-specific information.

3.5 Permitted Additives

Permissions are specified in the respective regulations for each product under Special Purpose Foods. Refer to “Section 3.0 Compositional Aspects” of the guidebooks under Special Purpose Foods for product-specific information.

3.6 Approved Flavors and Colors 

None.

3.7 Permitted Processing Aids 

…

3.8 Additional Notes 

None.

3.9 References

1. Regulation 26, 388, Twelfth Schedule Malaysia Food Regulations
 http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v6/xs/page.php?id=72 

2. Food (Amendement) (No. 4) regulations 2020
 http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/mal196913.pdf