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All articles tagged “宣稱”, aggregated across product categories, compiled from official sources.
Malaysia Vegetarian / Vegan Labelling Rules: How to Claim Compliantly With No Legal Definition
The Malaysian Food Regulations 1985 do not give a legal definition of "vegetarian / vegan", but animal-derived ingredients must be truthfully labelled, and misleading claims are regulated by the Trade Descriptions Act. This article explains how to label vegetarian products compliantly, the difference from halal, and the role of third-party certification.
E-commerce Halal Labelling and Claims: No Certification, Don't Touch the Word "Halal"
Selling in the name of "halal" on Malaysian e-commerce is governed by the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 and the halal orders: only products certified by JAKIM/a state council may use halal wording and the mark. Mislabelling can be fined up to millions of ringgit. This article covers compliant listing practices.
Malaysia Food Advertising & Promotion Rules: What You Can Say and What You Absolutely Cannot
Food advertising in Malaysia is regulated mainly by section 17 of the Food Act 1983 and the Reg 18 series of the Food Regulations 1985. You may not claim to prevent, treat or cure disease, and therapeutic and slimming claims are outright red lines. This article maps the line between what you can and cannot say.
Malaysia Online Advertising and Claims Rules: What You Cannot Say, and How Heavy the Penalties Are
Writing e-commerce copy, livestreaming and running social ads in Malaysia is doubly constrained by the false-and-misleading provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and the MCMC Content Code. This article covers prohibited claim types, the red lines on fake discounts and exaggerated efficacy, penalty tiers, and a practical checklist.
Malaysia Organic / Natural Cosmetic Claims: No Statutory Certification, But You Must Be Able to Prove It
Labelling cosmetics "natural" or "organic" in Malaysia has no dedicated mandatory certification, but these words are claims and are governed by NPRA Annex I Part 8: they must be truthful, substantiated and not misleading—above all they must not imply "natural = safe."
Malaysia Anti-Ageing / Anti-Wrinkle Claim Boundaries: What You Can Say and What Gets Treated as a Drug
Anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle products can be sold, but claims have a red line: cosmetics may only improve appearance and maintain it temporarily—they may not claim to permanently alter physiological function or stimulate collagen production. This article lists the permissible and impermissible anti-ageing claims under NPRA Annex I Part 8.
Malaysia Cosmetic Advertising Rules
Cosmetic advertising is self-regulated and needs no MAB approval, but the CNH must ensure it complies with NPRA guidelines: claims must have evidence and must not be medicinal in nature or exceed the cosmetic scope. E-commerce, social media, livestreaming and influencer endorsements are equally governed, with third-party testimonials being the CNH's responsibility.
The Complete Compliance Guide to Whitening Products in Malaysia: Ingredient Red Lines, NPRA Enforcement, and Claim Boundaries
Whitening / skin-lightening is the cosmetic category most frequently subject to NPRA notification cancellation in Malaysia. This article fully breaks down the risks and enforcement around banned ingredients (mercury, hydroquinone, tretinoin, steroids), how to choose compliant whitening ingredients, what you can and cannot claim, and includes a pre-market self-check checklist.
Sunscreen Products: UV Filter List and SPF Labelling (Malaysia)
Sunscreens may only use UV filters permitted under the ACD and within their concentration limits; SPF/PA labelling must have a test basis. This article explains the UV filter and SPF labelling rules.
Functional Foods / Health Snacks: Food or Health Supplement?
Functional foods sit between food and health supplement. In an ordinary food form with food claims → food (FSQD); with health/therapeutic claims or in capsule/tablet form → health supplement (NPRA MAL) or medicine. This article explains the boundary.
Infant Formula Labelling and the BMS Marketing Code of Ethics (Malaysia)
Infant formula labelling follows the Food Regulations 1985, while its marketing is separately and strictly governed by the Code of Ethics for the Marketing of Infant Foods: no promotion to the general public, no free samples, no disparaging breastfeeding. This article explains the key points.
Food Nutrition Claims vs Health Claims: What You Can Say and the Conditions
Nutrient content claims like “high fibre” or “low fat” must meet the conditions defined in the regulations; health claims are more tightly controlled, and you may never claim to prevent or treat disease. This article explains the boundaries.
Is a Medicated Balm or Essential-Oil Rub a Medicine or a Cosmetic? Malaysia's Therapeutic-Claim Boundary
Whether a topical balm or essential-oil stick is a medicine or a cosmetic depends on the claim. A therapeutic claim makes it a medicine requiring MAL registration; only pure skincare / fragrance can go the cosmetic-notification route. This article explains the boundary with examples.
Malaysia Traditional Medicine / OTC Remedy Regulations and Labelling Guide: NPRA Registration, MAL (T) Number and Meditag
Selling medicated pain-relief patches or herbal remedies into Malaysia? Any therapeutic claim makes it a medicine that must be registered with NPRA for a MAL number (Traditional Medicine category T), carry a Meditag security label, and be held by a local registration holder. This article breaks down the category, process, labelling and claim boundaries.
Can Health Supplements Claim Efficacy? What You May vs. May Not Write (Malaysia)
Health supplements may not claim to prevent or treat disease, or they will be classified as medicines. This article uses examples to explain the claims health supplements may and may not write.
Cosmetic Claim Red Lines: What You Can and Cannot Say (Malaysia)
Cosmetics may only make claims within the cosmetic scope, never medical or therapeutic ones. This article uses real examples to show what you can and cannot say, and the risk of being reclassified as a medicine if you cross the line.
Malaysia Cosmetic Regulations & Labelling Guide: NPRA Notification, Mandatory Items and Claim Red Lines
Selling cosmetics or skincare into Malaysia? Before going to market you must complete an NPRA notification and comply with the Annex I Part 7 labelling requirements. This guide unpacks the notification process, mandatory items, INCI ingredients, language rules and claim red lines.