Food (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulation 2000. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food additives Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This amendment concerns the use of antimicrobial agents in food; antimicrobial agent being defined as "any substances used to preserve food by preventing the growth of micro-rganisms." The addition of antimicrobial food is prohibited excluding where permitted by the Regulations (sect. 3). The amendment includes the addition of a "Sixth Schedule" relating to permitted antimicrobial agents that may be used and the maximum permitted proportion in each case. Full text English References - Legislation Amends 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