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Food Act 1983
Local Title:
AKTA MAKANAN 1983
Country/Region:
Malaysia
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2012-04-01
Implementation Date:
2012-04-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Oil & oil products; Others
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EN
 Official Food Act 1983
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Summary

This regulation is applicable to all food products in Malaysia. It includes 

  • Preliminary

  • Administration and enforcement

  • Offences and evidence

  • Importation

  • Warranty and defences

  • Miscellaneous provisions

History
2024-02-02
Act A1702 — Food (Amendment) Act 2024
In force
Release Date: 2024-02-02
Implementation Date : 2024-02-02
2012-04-01
Food Act 1983
In force
Release Date: 2012-04-01
Implementation Date : 2012-04-01
2006-01-01
Laws of Malaysia Food Act 1983 (2006.1.1)
Invalid
Release Date: 2006-01-01
Implementation Date : 2006-01-01
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