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Guide on Food Additive Functional Class Terms

Local Title
Panduan Istilah Kelas Fungsian Aditif Makanan
Country/Region
Malaysia
Competent Authority
Ministry of Health
Type
Guideline
Status
In force
Release Date
2026-02-25
Implementation Date
2026-02-25

The guide serves as a reference for the translation of food additive functional class terms in Bahasa Malaysia and English to standardize their usage, particularly for food labeling purposes. It outlines the scope of permitted food additives under the Food Regulations 1985 and Codex Alimentarius, details the specific labeling requirements for declaring additives with or without INS numbers, and provides a comprehensive list of approved functional class terms.

Contents

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Food Additive Labeling

3.0 Functional Class of Food Additives

4.0 Enquiry


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