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General Guidelines for Food Labeling

Local Title
GARIS PANDUAN PELABELAN AM MAKANAN
Country/Region
Malaysia
Competent Authority
Ministry of Health
Type
Guideline
Status
In force
Release Date
2025-10-31
Implementation Date
2025-10-31

The General Guidelines for Food Labeling includes the following content:

  • Introduction

  • Use language

  • Actual name/Product name

  • Statement added after product name, if applicable

  • Ingredient list

  • Labeling of ingredients causing hypersensitivity

  • Statement regarding food additive

  • Quantity

  • Name of manufacturer/importer/country of origin

  • Date marking

  • Picture

  • Serving recommendation

  • Nutrition information

  • Sugar content information

  • Statement regarding fatty acid

  • Nutrition value

  • Logo

  • Probihited labeling

  • Probiotic labeling

  • Compliance and penalty

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