4.0 Safety Parameters
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Special Purpose Foods
Malaysia
This section provides the safety parameters (microbiological, contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides, veterinary residues, and food contact materials).
4.1 Microbiological Standards
Provision, Limits, Testing Methods | |
Category | There are no microbiological and mycological standards specific to “Special Purpose Foods”. Refer to Section 4.1 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of the "General Foods" guidebook for an overview of the relevant regulations. If the Special Purpose Food product falls in any of the food products for which microbiological specifications have been established, the product must comply with the applicable limits specified for that product. Refer to Section 4.1 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of specific product guidebooks under Special Purpose Foods for product-specific information. |
4.2 Contaminants and Heavy Metals
Provision, Limits, Testing Methods | |
Category | There are no contaminant and heavy metal limits specific to “Special Purpose Foods”. Refer to Section 4.2 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of the "General Foods" guidebook for an overview of the relevant regulations. If the Special Purpose Food product falls in any of the food products for which microbiological specifications have been established, the product must comply with the applicable limits specified for that product. Refer to Section 4.2 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of specific product guidebooks under Special Purpose Foods for product-specific information. |
4.3 Pesticides
Provision, Limits, Testing Methods | |
Category | There are no pesticide limits specific to “Special Purpose Foods”. Refer to Section 4.3 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of the "General Foods" guidebook for an overview of the relevant regulations. MRLs of pesticides are specified for agricultural products. Manufacturers are advised to rely on ingredient-specific requirements to determine appropriate MRLs such as for dairy and dairy products. |
4.4 Veterinary Standards
Provision, Limits, Testing Methods | |
Category | There are no veterinary drug residue limits specific to “Special Purpose Foods”. Refer to Section 4.4 in “4.0 Safety Parameters" of the "General Foods" guidebook for an overview of the relevant regulations. Manufacturers are advised to rely on ingredient-specific requirements to determine appropriate MRLs such as for dairy and dairy products. |
4.5 References
None.
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