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Food Act 1983 (Act 281).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Consumer protection Processing/handling Vending Authorization/permit Packaging/labelling Inspection Treated food Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fraud
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act commenced on the 10 October 1985.
Abstract

This is an Act to provide for the protection of the public against health hazards and fraud in the preparation, sale and use of food.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.my

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Food Hygiene Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Registration, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Issuance of Health Certificate for Export of Fish and Fish Product to the European Union) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, International trade, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Notice under Section 32B) Regulations, 2007.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Irradiation Regulations, 2011.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Radiation, Authorization/permit, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

P.U.(A) 437/85 Food Regulations 1985.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Vending, Authorization/permit, Standards, Fish products, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Beverages, Food additives, Residues, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Condiments/herbs/spices, Treated food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food (Amendment) Act, 2006.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Act 2001, (No. A1117)

Legislation | Malaysia | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Processing/handling, Toxicity/poisoning, Fraud, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX