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Act 730 - Trade Descriptions Act 2011
Local Title:
AKTA 730 - AKTA PERIHAL DAGANGAN 2011
Country/Region:
Malaysia
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living
Type:
Regulation
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2011-08-18
Implementation Date:
2011-11-01
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food contact materials; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Pet food; Others; Health supplement
Document
Language Source Title Access
MS
Official Trade Description Act 2011-BM
EN
Official Trade Description Act 2011-EN
Summary

This is an act for the purpose of promoting good trade practices by prohibiting false trade descriptions and false or misleading statements, conduct and practices in relation to the supply of goods and services and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Contents

  1. Preliminary

  2. Prohibition of false trade descriptions

  3. Misstatements other than false trade descriptions

  4. Defences

  5. Prohibition of importation of certain goods

  6. Power to define terms, to require information to be given

  7. Investigation and enforcement

  8. General

  9. Schedule

History
2022-01-11
In force
Release Date: 2022-01-11
Implementation Date : 2022-01-11
2011-08-18
Act 730 - Trade Descriptions Act 2011
Invalid
Release Date: 2011-08-18
Implementation Date : 2011-11-01
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