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Pet Food Ingredient Restrictions in Malaysia: Banned Antibiotics/Hormones, Animal Protein and Feed Additives
Pet food in Malaysia is "feed," managed by DVS under the Feed Act 2009. Certain antibiotics, hormones and chemicals are expressly banned, animal-protein sources are bound by exporting-country health certificates, and additives must be registered first. This article unpacks the ingredient red lines and common mistakes.
Pet Food Importer Registration SOP in Malaysia: Feed Import Licence + MAQIS Per-Batch Permit
Importing pet food into Malaysia is a two-tier system: first register with the DVS Feed Board to obtain a feed import licence (Section 9), then, for each batch, apply to MAQIS for an import permit after DVS approval. This article breaks the licence, manufacturer filing and per-batch permit into executable steps.
Malaysia Abattoir Halal Certification: Dual Oversight by JAKIM and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)
Obtaining the halal mark for an abattoir is a "dual authority" system: JAKIM governs the halal side and the DVS/JPV governs animal health and food safety, and only when both pass is the plant listed as approved. The slaughterman must be a Malaysian Muslim holding a Tauliah, and a JAKIM-trained halal supervisor must be present throughout.