Malaysia: Revised Malaysian Labeling Requirements Effective January 1

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Malaysia: Revised Malaysian Labeling Requirements Effective January 1
The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD), Ministry of Health has revised the several labeling requirements under the Food Regulation 1985. The changes include quantitative ingredient declarations for certain products and expansion of nutritional labeling requirements, among others. The new requirements will be effective from January 1, 2024.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Malaysia

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