Topic:標示
All articles tagged “標示”, aggregated across product categories, compiled from official sources.
Toy Certification Mark Size and Labelling Language: MC Mark, Registration Number, Malay/English
Passing certification is only the first step; the mark and registration number must be labelled correctly to be compliant. This article breaks down MC mark size, placement and the Malay/English language rules.
Malaysia Seafood Labelling: Fish Products, Frozen Prawns and Glaze Net Weight
How must frozen fish and prawns, fish balls, fish sauce and canned seafood be labelled when sold in Malaysia? Does glaze count toward net weight? Why must borax never be added? This article makes it all clear at once.
Malaysia Sauce & Condiment Labelling Rules: Soy Sauce, Chilli Sauce and Additive Disclosure
How much total nitrogen must soy sauce (kicap) contain? What standards apply to chilli sauce and HVP sauce? How do you declare preservatives, MSG and colourings? A one-stop guide to condiment compliance.
Pet Treat Labelling Compliance in Malaysia: Dental Chews, Jerky and Chews All Count as Feed
In Malaysia, pet treats are not "snacks" but feed under the Feed Act 2009, regulated by DVS. Animal-origin treats must also pass an extra layer of border animal-health control.
Malaysia Medical Device Labelling Rules: MDA/GD/0026 Mandatory Items, Language and Home-Use Requirements
Medical device labelling is governed by the Medical Device Act 2012 (Act 737) and guidance MDA/GD/0026. Labels must be legible, permanent and prominent, showing the device name, manufacturer and authorised representative, batch number, intended use and instructions; home-use devices must also be labelled in Malay with a paper instruction sheet.
Malaysia Edible Oil Labelling: Names, Source and the MPOB Licence Explained
What must the label state when edible vegetable oils, animal fats, blended oils and margarine are sold in Malaysia? Who regulates them? Why does palm-oil content still require an MPOB licence? Understand it all at once.
Malaysia Cosmetic Period After Opening (PAO) and Shelf-Life Labelling
An expiry date governs the unopened product, while PAO governs it after opening, with 30 months as the dividing line. This article explains the NPRA/ACD minimum durability rule, the PAO open-jar symbol, the default 2-year approved shelf life, and the Climatic Zone IVb stability testing requirement.
Malaysia Fragrance Allergen Labelling: When Must the 26 Fragrance Ingredients Be Listed Separately
Fragrance can be labelled collectively as Parfum, but once the 26 known fragrance allergens exceed the threshold, they must be listed separately by INCI name in the ingredient list. This article explains the thresholds, the list and the practical approach.
Bird's Nest Food Labelling and Import Rules (Malaysia)
In Malaysia, bird's nest is governed by both the Food Act framework and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS); to be sold as food it must comply with the Food Regulations 1985 labelling rules and the MS 2334 quality standard, while importing and cross-border movement also involve quarantine and health requirements.
Malaysia Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax: Thresholds, Rates and Impact
Sugar-sweetened beverages are subject to excise duty: RM0.90 per litre from 2025. This article explains the sugar thresholds (>5g/100ml, etc.), applicable products, and the impact on pricing/formulation.
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.
Pork / Lard Declaration: Labelling Rules for Non-Halal Foods
Foods containing pork, lard or any pig-derived ingredient must be clearly declared in Malaysia. This article explains how to declare pork sources and the market impact.
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.
Malaysia Food Additive Labelling: Functional Class + Name / INS Number
Food additives must be labelled as "functional class + name or INS number", and must be permitted and within the allowed limit. This article explains how to label them and the common classes.
Mandatory Label Items for Malaysian Registered Medicines / Traditional Medicines (Indications, Dosage, Warnings)
Labels for registered medicines / traditional medicines differ from those for supplements and cosmetics: they must carry the MAL number, active ingredients, indications, dosage, warnings and the licence holder's name and address. This article lists the mandatory items and the differences.
How to Label the Malaysia Energy Efficiency Label (MEPS / Star Rating)
Air conditioners, refrigerators, televisions and others must meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and carry a star-rating energy label. This article explains the covered items and labelling essentials.
ST Electrical Safety Label Rules: How to Label the Mark and Approval Number
Regulated electrical products must carry the ST certification label, including the approval number and stating voltage, power, manufacturer and more. This article explains the label content and placement rules.
Mandatory Pet Food Labelling Items in Malaysia (Feed Labelling Regulations 2012)
Pet food labelling follows the Feed Labelling Regulations 2012. This article lists the mandatory items: product name and target animal, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, net weight, manufacturer/importer, batch number and feeding instructions.
How to Label the Health Supplement MAL Number and Meditag Anti-Counterfeit Mark (Malaysia)
The MAL number must be permanently printed, not stickered; the outer box must carry a Meditag anti-counterfeit label. This article explains the MAL number and anti-counterfeit labelling rules for health supplements.
Mandatory Items on a Malaysia Cosmetic Label (NPRA Annex I Part 7)
Cosmetic labels must comply with NPRA Annex I Part 7. This article lists the mandatory items: product name and function, all ingredients, net content, country of manufacture, CNH name and address, batch number, and dates.
Food Quantitative Ingredient Declaration (QUID): A Quick Guide to Malaysia's 2024 New Rules
From 2024, FSQD requires Quantitative Ingredient Declaration (QUID) for specific products — declaring the percentage of an emphasised ingredient. This article explains what QUID is, when it is required, and how it differs from nutrition labelling.
How to Over-Label Chinese / Foreign-Language Food Labels Compliantly (Malaysia)
Imported food often carries a Chinese or other foreign-language label and cannot be sold as is. Under the Food Regulations 1985, regulation 11, mandatory labelling must be in Malay or English; this article explains how to do compliant over-labelling.
Malaysia Food Allergen Labelling: The 7 Major Allergens and How to Write Them
Foods containing known allergens must be clearly declared on the label under Regulation 11 of the Food Regulations 1985. This article covers Malaysia's 7 major regulated allergens and how to label them correctly.
When Is Nutrition Labelling Mandatory in Malaysia? Which Foods Must Label It (With the 6 Nutrients and Exemptions)
Not every food needs nutrition labelling. Under Regulation 18B of the Food Regulations 1985, specific prescribed foods must be labelled; this article explains which foods must, which 6 nutrients are required, and the format.
Malaysia Electrical Certification & Labelling Guide: ST Certificate of Approval (CoA), ST-SIRIM Label and MDA
Selling electrical appliances, small home appliances or beauty devices into Malaysia? Regulated equipment must obtain a Certificate of Approval (CoA) from the Energy Commission (ST) and carry the ST-SIRIM label; beauty devices with a medical purpose may also need MDA registration.
Malaysia Toy Safety Certification and Labelling Guide: SIRIM, MS ISO 8124 and Warning Rules
Selling toys into Malaysia? They must pass SIRIM safety certification (under MS ISO 8124), and the label must carry the conformity mark, recommended age and warnings. This article breaks down the certification process, test items and labelling rules.
Malaysia Pet Food Regulations and Labelling Guide: Feed Act 2009, DVS Registration and Guaranteed Analysis
Selling pet food or animal feed into Malaysia? It is governed by the Feed Act 2009, and you must register with the DVS and obtain an import permit. This article breaks down the mandatory labelling items, guaranteed analysis, pork-source/Halal issues and the import process.
Malaysia Health Supplement Regulations and Labelling Guide: NPRA Registration, the MAL Number, and Mandatory Label Items
Selling vitamins, capsules, tablets, or health drinks into Malaysia? Before going to market you must register with the NPRA and obtain a MAL number. This guide breaks down the registration process, MAL number labelling, mandatory label items, animal-source issues, and import essentials.
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.
The Complete Guide to Malaysia's Food Labelling Regulations: Mandatory Items, Nutrition Labelling and Import Essentials
Selling food into Malaysia? Using the Food Regulations 1985, we break down the 6 mandatory food-label items, language and font-size rules, nutrition labelling (Reg 18B) and how imported products differ, plus a pre-launch checklist and the most common reasons for rejection.