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Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act, 2011.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services for the purpose of providing integrated services relating to quarantine, inspection and enforcement at the entry points, quarantine stations and quarantine premises and certification for import and export of plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural produce, soils and microorganisms and includes inspection of and enforcement relating to food and for matters connected to it.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Fish products Freshwater fishes Inspection International trade Marine fishes Quarantine Authorization/permit Vegetables/legumes Cereals/grains/rice Food quality control/food safety Fruits/edible nuts Agricultural commodities Animal health Plant protection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act provides for Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) and appoints a Director General and a Deputy Director General of Quarantine and Inspection. Function of the Director General is to enforce all written laws that are related to ensure that the plants, animals, carcass, fish, agricultural produce, soils, microorganisms and food that are imported into and exported out of Malaysia comply to the health aspect of human, animals, plants, fish and food safety.

Full text
English
Website
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