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P.U. (A) 221/2026 Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
Local Title:
P.U. (A) 221/2026 PERATURAN-PERATURAN MAKANAN (PINDAAN) (NO. 2) 2026 / FOOD (AMENDMENT) (NO.2) REGULATIONS 2026
Country/Region:
Malaysia
Competent Authority:
Ministry of Health
Type:
Regulation
Status:
To be enforced
Release Date:
2026-06-12
Implementation Date:
2026-12-16
Applicable Scope:
Food additive
Document
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Official P.U. (A) 221/2026 Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026-bi
Summary

The regulation amends the Food Regulations 1985. It revises the conditions for nutrient function claims in the Fifth A Schedule, including Trans fatty acids, Folic acid, Iron, Iodine, Calcium, etc. It also amends the Sixteenth Schedule by inserting or substituting Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for various pesticides in specific foods.

Contents

Citation and Commencement

Amendment of Fifth A Schedule

Amendment of Sixteenth Schedule

History
2026-06-12
P.U. (A) 221/2026 Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-06-12
Implementation Date : 2026-12-16
2026-01-30
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-01-30
Implementation Date : 2026-08-01
2025-09-30
In force
Release Date: 2025-09-30
Implementation Date : 2026-04-01
2025-08-27
In force
Release Date: 2025-08-27
Implementation Date : 2026-03-01
2025-02-28
In force
Release Date: 2025-02-28
Implementation Date : 2025-09-01
2024-06-21
In force
Release Date: 2024-06-21
Implementation Date : 2024-06-21
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