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1. Rules of Origin .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 Rules of Origin between Malaysia & KSA ................................................................................................ 6

1.1.1 Non-Preferential Rules of Origin – Malaysia ............................................................................................ 6

2. Trade Barriers .................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Trade Barriers in Malaysia .................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Tariff Barriers .................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1.1 Basic Customs Duty ............................................................................................................................ 6

2.1.1.2 Goods and Service Tax (GST) ................................................................................................................ 7

2.1.1.3 Excise Tax......................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1.4 Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duty .................................................................................................. 7

2.1.1.5 Safeguard Duty ................................................................................................................................. 8

2.1.2 Non-tariff Barriers .............................................................................................................................. 8

2.1.2.1 Import Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Licensing ........................................................................................ 8

2.1.2.2 Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) .................................................................................................................... 8

2.1.2.3 State Trading .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1.2.4 Standards ......................................................................................................................................... 9

2.1.2.5 Technical Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 9

2.1.2.6 Certification and Conformity Assessment ................................................................................................ 9

2.1.2.7 Accreditation .................................................................................................................................. 10

2.1.2.8 Labelling ........................................................................................................................................ 10

2.1.2.9 Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Requirements ..................................................................................... 10

3. Trade Remedies ............................................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Trade Remedies by Malaysia .............................................................................................................. 11

3.1.1 Anti-dumping and Countervailing Measures .......................................................................................... 11

3.1.2 Safeguard Measures ......................................................................................................................... 11

4. Key Ports in Malaysia ........................................................................................................................ 11

4.1 Key Sea Ports in Malaysia .................................................................................................................. 11

4.2 Accessing Key Inland Markets in Malaysia ............................................................................................. 12

4.2.1 Inland Container Depots ................................................................................................................... 12

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4.2.2 Services provided at Inland Container Depots (ICDs) ............................................................................... 13

4.3 Shipping Lines used in KSA ................................................................................................................ 13

4.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to Malaysia ...................................................................... 13

4.3.2 Rates of Key Routes between KSA and Malaysia ..................................................................................... 14

5. Key Logistics Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 15

5.1 Free Zones in Malaysia ..................................................................................................................... 15

5.1.1 Free Zones (FZ) Genesis .................................................................................................................... 15

5.1.2 Key Free Zones ................................................................................................................................ 15

5.2 Storage Facilities / Services provided at the Ports in Malaysia .................................................................... 16

5.2.1 Types of Storage Facilities / Services ..................................................................................................... 16

5.2.1.1 Public and Private Bonded Warehouses ................................................................................................ 16

6. Import Process: Malaysia ................................................................................................................... 16

6.1 Overall Import Process ...................................................................................................................... 16

6.1.1 Overall Import Process via Sea Port ...................................................................................................... 17

6.2. Customs Clearance Process ................................................................................................................ 19

6.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process ........................................................................................ 20

7. Key Import Documents ..................................................................................................................... 20

7.2. Summary Table of Key Import Documents ............................................................................................ 20

7.1.1 Mandatory Documents ..................................................................................................................... 20

7.1.2 Additional Documents ...................................................................................................................... 21

7.2 Documents Overview ....................................................................................................................... 22

7.2.1 Bill of Lading ................................................................................................................................... 22

8. Key Government Agencies involved in Import ........................................................................................ 26

8.1 Key Government Agencies involved in the Import of all Types of Products ................................................... 26

8.2 Key Government Agencies involved in the Import of Specific Types of Products ............................................ 26

9. Key Standard Agencies and their Approval Process.................................................................................. 27

9.1 Standard Agencies according to Industry ............................................................................................... 27

9.2 SIRIM QAS ..................................................................................................................................... 28

9.2.1 Process for Acquiring the Product Conformity Certificate .......................................................................... 28

9.2.2 Key Documents ............................................................................................................................... 30

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9.3 The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) ....................................................................................... 31

9.3.1 Clearance Process for Imported Food at the Port ..................................................................................... 31

9.3.2 Lead Time ...................................................................................................................................... 32

9.4 National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau .............................................................................................. 33

9.4.1 Pharmaceutical Products Registration Process ........................................................................................ 33

9.4.2 Key Documents required for Pharmaceutical Products Registration ............................................................ 35

9.4.3 Lead Time ...................................................................................................................................... 35

10. Packaging and Labelling Regulations –Malaysia ..................................................................................... 35

10.1 General Industries ............................................................................................................................ 35

10.1.1 Industry Regulator ........................................................................................................................... 35

10.1.2 Laws and Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 36

10.2 Food Industry .................................................................................................................................. 36

10.2.1 Food Industry Regulator .................................................................................................................... 36

10.2.2 Laws and Regulations ....................................................................................................................... 37

10.2.3 Labelling Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 37

10.2.4 Halal Food Specifications ................................................................................................................... 38

10.3 Pharmaceuticals Industry................................................................................................................... 38

10.3.1 Pharmaceuticals Industry Regulator .................................................................................................... 38

11. References ..................................................................................................................................... 38

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Saudi Export Development Authority “SAUDI EXPORTS” have prepared the Import Guide as a part of its continuous publication on

countries. The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level view of the country imports process, procedures, documentation

requirements, stakeholder, etc., based on available public information. Its analysis, perceptions, and anticipations are subject to

personal judgment. “SAUDI EXPORTS” is not liable for any consequences caused by the understanding and interpretation of any

part of this guide. In general, the information in the report present a broad view of the imports environment of this country. Saudi

exporters are encouraged to carry out further studies to be updated and more informed on the import process, procedures, and

documentation requirements identified in this report.

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Malaysia and KSA have no existing free trade agreements and non-preferential rules of origins are applied for imports

from KSA.

However, Malaysia plans to implement a bilateral agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council titled; The Framework

Agreement on Economic, Commercial, Investment and Technical Cooperation (FAECITC). With the agreement in place,

preferential rules of origin will apply to Saudi imports. The date for the agreement’s is ratification is yet unknown.1

For more information on The Framework Agreement on Economic, Commercial, Investment and Technical Cooperation

(FAECITC), kindly visit the link provided below:

http://fta.miti.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/66

Malaysia does not have an existing legislative framework on the implementation or interpretation of the non-preferential

rules of origin. Information pertinent to obtaining a CoO to evidence the Saudi origin of goods has been detailed out in

Section 7.2.4.

Nations trading with each other usually face trade barriers; these include tariff and non-tariff barriers. The trade barriers

relevant to Saudi exporters are detailed in the sections below:

The Basic Customs Duty is a tariff imposed on goods that are transported across international borders.

As previously mentioned in Section 1.1, in the absence of a bi-lateral trade agreement between Malaysia and

KSA, who are both members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Most-Favored Nation (MFN) tariffs will

apply to Saudi imports into Malaysia.

Customs Duties are calculated on the basis of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (c.i.f.) value of the imported

goods on an ad valorem basis.

1 Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia 2 US Exports Country Commercial Guide – Malaysia 3 Trade Commissioner Canada

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The MFN tariff rate in Malaysia currently averages at 5.6%, this rate is subject to increase or decrease depending

on the type of imports. For instance, certain goods such as: raw materials, machinery, essential foodstuffs, food

commodities, and pharmaceutical products are generally non-dutiable or subject to lower tariffs.4

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information regarding the import

tariffs that are applicable to different categories of products:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/tariff-code

Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a multi-stage consumption tax levied on goods that enter the Malaysian market

for local consumption; it applies to both national and imported goods. This has been provided for by the Goods

and Service Tax Act 2014.

GST is generally levied at a standard rate of 6% of the dutiable value of goods in Malaysia, however, certain

goods are exempt from GST.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the goods to

which GST is applicable:

http://www.customs.gov.my/PdfFile.html

There are also certain schemes under which GST can be deferred, suspended, or avoided; examples of these

include goods imported into Malaysia under the warehouse scheme, Approved Traders Scheme (ATS), and as

provided for by the Goods and Services Tax (Relief) Order 2014. For more information regarding this, Saudi

exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below:

http://gst.customs.gov.my/en/rg/SiteAssets/specific_guides_pdf/IMPORT_12012016.pdf

Excise duty is an indirect tax charged on the import of certain goods into Malaysia that are deemed to be non-

essential, and harmful to public health and environment. An example of such a good is motor vehicles.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information.

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/faq/Pages/faq_exs.aspx

Malaysia has a legislative framework in place to protect the local economy from any harm (or perceived harm)

caused from the import of subsidized goods or goods that are sold below the normal local market price

(dumped).

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This framework is governed by the Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Act 1993, and the Countervailing

and Anti-dumping Duties Regulations 1994.

More information regarding this is provided in Section 3.1.1 of this guide.

Safeguard Duties are implemented as an emergency measure when the increase in imports of certain goods

affects the domestic industry producing similar goods in Malaysia.

More information regarding this is provided in Section 3.1.2 of this guide.

Malaysia prohibits the import of certain goods on the grounds of national security, and protection of public

health and environment. Examples of such goods include, poisonous chemicals and radioactive materials.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the

comprehensive list of items that are prohibited from being imported into Malaysia.

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_ie.aspx

Malaysia also maintains a list of goods which are restricted from being imported into the country unless under

an import license or permits issued by relevant authorities, as provided for by the Customs (Prohibition of

Import) Order 1998. Examples of such goods include fireworks, pharmaceutical products, and food products.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for the complete list of restricted items.

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/tp/pages/tp_ie.aspx

Malaysia implements import quotas in the form of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) where the importer can import

certain goods at a preferential or lower customs duty. Once the TRQ has been reached, higher tariff rates are

applied to the importation of these goods.

In Malaysia, TRQ’s are only applicable to Agricultural products such as corn, wheat, rice, milk and eggs.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link below for more information regarding TRQs:

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Trans-Pacific-Partnership/Annexes/2-D.-Malaysia-Appendix-A-

Tariff-Rate-Quotas.pdf

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Malaysia has only one state-trading enterprise; Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS), which oversees rice

trading.

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The standard setting process in Malaysia is governed by the provisions made by the Standards of Malaysia Act

1996, as amended.

The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia, DSM), which is part of the Ministry of Science,

Technology and Innovation, is the national organization for standardization and accreditation.

SIRIM Berhad, a wholly state- owned company develops Malaysian Standards (MS), in conjunction with other

Standard Development Agencies (SDAs), as appointed by Standards Malaysia.

The Malaysian Standards and Accreditation Council acts as an advisory body to the Ministry of Science,

Technology and Innovation in matters pertaining to standards and accreditation.

Malaysian Standards can be mandatory or voluntary, as provided for by legislation.

For more information regarding Standards Malaysia, Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link

provided below:

http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my/web/guest/standards#.V-jkyvmLSM8

Malaysia has in place a number of technical regulations for products such as chemicals and materials,

information technology, petroleum and gas, road vehicles, medical devices, palm oils, certain vegetables and

flowers, and construction and engineering materials.

However, technical regulations are mandatory only if deemed so by legislation.

Technical regulations in Malaysia are formulated on the basis of international standards.

SIRIM Berhad is Malaysia’s WTO – Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry point for disseminating

information and making decisions on standards, technical regulations, and certification.

SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd, a subsidiary of SIRIM Berhad, is the primary certifying body nationally, as

accredited by Standards Malaysia.

Certain regulated goods such as toys, batteries, and electronic equipment should be product certified to ensure

alignment with Malaysian Standards (MS) before being circulated in the Malaysian market for local

consumption.

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More information on conformity assessment procedures is provided in Section 9 of this guide.

Standards Malaysia is the body responsible for the accreditation of certification bodies, laboratories, and

inspection bodies in Malaysia.

In Malaysia, there are governmental and private testing labs providing testing services in different fields: food,

construction, mechanical, physical, chemical, agricultural, metallurgical, water, environmental, and

microbiology testing.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information on the conformity

assessment bodies (CABs) that have been accredited by Standards Malaysia:

http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my/web/guest/cab-directories

Goods that enter Malaysia for local consumption should be labelled in English and / Malay.

Certain goods such as food products of animal origin should adhere to specific Halal labelling regulations.

Furthermore, genetically-modified products and pharmaceutical products have particular labelling

requirements.

More information regarding labelling is provided in Section 10 of this guide.

Sanitary and phytosanitary requirements have to be met prior to importing plants and plant products, animals

and animal products, and food into Malaysia.

All meat, processed meat products, poultry, eggs, and egg products are required to be supplied from

manufacturers that have been inspected and approved by the Department of Veterinary Services under the

Ministry of Agriculture, Malaysia; further, all imported products must obtain an import permit issued by the

Department of Veterinary Services.

The Ministry of Health is responsible for food safety in Malaysia and the Malaysia Quarantine and Inspection

Services (MAQIS) carries out border control and inspection of all imported foods products.

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The purpose of establishing Malaysia's countervailing and anti-dumping legislation is to empower the Investigating

Authority to take remedial measures against unfair trading by foreign manufacturers/exporters and to provide a

framework for investigating allegations of injury caused by dumped or subsidized imports.

The Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Act 1993 and Countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties Regulations 1994

outlines the conditions under which anti-dumping and countervailing duties can be imposed in Malaysia. Generally, the

provisions of the Acts are applied if there is an identified threat to the local industries in Malaysia.

Further, anti-dumping duties are imposed on goods that are considered to be dumped by companies and countervailing

duties are imposed if the products are subsidized in the export country.

At the end of June 2013, anti-dumping measures in the form of duties were implemented on two products, i.e. newsprint

and polyethylene terephthalate. These measures have been in place since 2003 (one since 2005), and were extended in

2009 (one in 2011).

The Malaysia Safeguards Act of 2006 was revised in 2012 to fulfil Malaysia's commitments in bilateral or regional Free

Trade Agreements, and entered into practice in 2013. The Safeguards Regulations 2007 remain unchanged since the last

TPR of Malaysia. However, it maintains Safeguard duties on goods that may pose a threat to Malaysian local industry.

Please see Section 2.1.1.5 for further information on safeguard measures

Malaysia has seven (7) key ports that are administered by the Federal government; these are listed in the Table 1 below:

Table 1: Key ports in Malaysia

Port Klang

General Container Cargo http://www.pka.gov.my/

Johor Port

General Container Cargo http://www.johorport.com.my/

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Port of Tanjung

Pelepas General Container Cargo http://www.ptp.com.my/

Kuantan Port General Container Cargo http://www.kuantanport.com.my/

Penang Port General Container Cargo http://penangport.com.my/

Bintulu Port Liquefied Natural Gas http://www.bpsb.com.my/

Kemaman Port General Container Cargo -

In Malaysia, inland cargo terminals, also known as inland ports or dry ports, play an important role in providing access

for manufacturers and producers in the hinterland to seaports.

The transit points provided by inland ports enable the exporters and importers in the nation’s hinterlands to access port

services, which include temporary storage and clearance of cargoes.

The inland port network is developed by both the private and public sector and overseen by the Royal Malaysian Customs

as ‘seaports’ where manifest documents can be processed, hence complementing the nations’ seaports.

For example, in the case of the Tebedu Inland Port, the land crossing it provides with Entikong in Kalimantan in Indonesia

acts as a strategic link between the two regions.

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Port Penang

Port Klang

Port of Tanjung Pelepas

Johor Port

Kuantan Port

Kemaman Port Bintulu Port

Figure 1: Major ports in Malaysia

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The port provides a gateway for importers in Kalimantan to bring in goods into the area which lacks modern trade

infrastructures, and enables exporters there to ship goods through Kuching Port in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Table 2: Accessing key inland markets in Malaysia

Ipoh Cargo

Terminal

Facilitates import-export for Kinta Valley businesses, distribute imports from Port Klang

Sungei Way

Inland Clearance

Dept

Facilitates break bulk and Customs inspection for exporters in Klang Valley

Nilai Inland Port Provides road/rail links and logistics services to industries in Central Region

Segamat Inland

Port

Offers feeder rail link to Port Klang to shippers in the South Central region

Batu Pahay

Container

Terminal

Barge feeder terminal, jointly developed by China’s OOCL, to link Pasir Gudang industrial zone

(in the south) to Port Klang

Tebedu Inland

Port

Provides link between the Malaysian state of Sarawak and Indonesia’s Kalimantan region on the

island of Borneo

Storage facilities (shed and open) for cargos.

Receiving, sorting and delivery of conventional/ bulk cargos.

Stuffing and un-stuffing of containers transiting between borders.

Warehousing facilities for loading, unloading, packing and unpacking of cargos.

Storage, packing and unpacking facilities for port users.

On-dock depot services including maintenance and repair of containers.

Many large scale shipping lines are offering maritime transport service from key ports in Saudi Arabia to ports in Malaysia.

According to LineScape, King Abdullah Port Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail are the only ports of call in KSA for container

ships going to Malaysia.

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Table 3: Lead time from KSA to Malaysia

Types of cargo: Container

Ports in

Malaysia

Port

Klang

Tanjung

Pelepas Johor Kuantan Penang Bintulu Kemaman

Ports in KSA Available Vessel Trips (in days)

King

Abdullah

Port

15-91 13 - - - - -

Port of

Jeddah 10-49 9-14 - 13-43 15-81 23-40 -

Port of Jubail 11-88 15-72 - - 18-22 - -

Port of King

Abdul Aziz

(Dammam)

3-15 11-98 - 18-23 7-84 35-42 -

The cost of shipping from KSA ports to Malaysian ports is estimated in table 4 below. Kindly note that the estimates were

based on certain assumptions which are also provided in the table.

The shipping costs were estimated using http://worldfreightrates.com/en/freight . Saudi Exporters can visit this website

to get a quote for their shipping requirements with any combination of assumptions.

Table 4: Shipping cost estimates for the major shipping lines from KSA to Malaysia

Types of cargo: Container

Ports in

Malaysia

Port

Klang

Tanjung

Pelepas Johor Kuantan Penang Bintulu Kemaman

Ports in

KSA Cost of Transportation (SAR)

Port of

Jeddah - - - - 8,760-12,600 - -

Port of

Jubail

7,350-

10,560

7,350-

11,250 - - 7,350-10,560 - -

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Port of

King Abdul

Aziz

(Dammam)

7,350-

10,560

7,350-

11,250 - - 7,710-11,100 - -

*Cost assumptions:

1) Method of shipping selected is Ocean.

2) Costs were estimated based on the industries available on World Freight Rates and does not include costs

included in the import process itself

3) The value of all products calculated was priced at 100,000 USD (SAR 375,000).

4) Full Container Load (FCL) was selected and 40 FT containers

5) None of the accessorial charges (Hazardous or Insurance) were selected.

6) The cost of transportation is a rough estimate.

Malaysia has established Free Zones (FZ’s) in which export orientated manufacturing and warehousing facilities may be

established.

Raw materials, products and equipment may imported duty-free into these zones with minimum customs formalities.

Currently there are 13 FIZs and 12 FCZs in Malaysia.

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Malaysia’s Free Zone Act of 1990 authorized the Minister of Finance to designate any suitable area as either a Free

Industrial Zone (FIZ), where manufacturing and assembly takes place, or a Free Commercial Zone (FCZ), generally for

warehousing commercial stock.

Not all Free Zones (FZ’s) and Free Commercial Zones are operational and are applicable to Saudi exporters. The major

FZ’s are located near key ports and offer import related benefits that are applicable to Saudi exporters.

The four key industrial free trade zones in Malaysia are:

Port Klang: This free zone is largely used for international cargo distribution (logistics), and export operated

manufacturing businesses.

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Pasir Gudang: This free zone is largely used for the following business sectors: electronics, petrochemicals, plastics, and

food products.

Port Tanjung: This free port is one of the largest container ports in Malaysia and is largely used for sea freight distribution,

and logistics.

Bayan Lepas: This free zone is largely used for the following business sectors: electronic components, medical equipment

and general assembly industries.

In addition to the FZ’s, Malaysia permits the establishment of licensed manufacturing warehouses, which give companies

greater freedom of location while allowing them to operate similar to firms based in a FZ.

A bonded warehouse is referred to by Malaysian Customs as a ‘Gudang Berlesen Awam’ or Public Bonded Warehouse.

A public or privately owned warehouse where dutiable goods are stored pending payment of duty or removal under

bond. The storage or delivery of goods are under the supervision of customs officers and if the warehouse is privately

owned the keeper has to enter into a bond as indemnity in respect of the goods deposited, which may not be delivered

without a release from the customs.

All imported products that are to be cleared, whether for home consumption or for warehousing, are to fulfill the set

Customs clearance procedures. However, import processes differ for reasons such as, if the product is for home

consumption or warehousing, transit to another country or transshipment to another customs station. The Royal

Customs of Malaysia oversees the entry and exit of goods into Malaysia and enforces import procedures.

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Figure 2: Import process via Sea port

Stage I: Pre-import Arrangements

1. There are pre-import arrangements that are to be made before the arrival of the goods. The importer prepares

necessary documents including the Certificate of Origin (COO) and applies for an Import Permit from the

Permit Issuing Authority (PIA) if applicable.

2. The shipping agent submits the Discharge List to the port operator 6 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.

Note: myTRADELINK is an e-Permit system for obtaining Import Permits from Permit Issuing Authorities (PIA)

specific to the goods being imported. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more

information:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/web/guest/epermitinfo

Stage II: Ship arrives

II III

Pre-Import Document Preparation

Ship arrives Submission of K1 via EDI

IV V VI

Customer/Importer Logistics & Transportation

Customs clearance at port and payment of

duties

Illustrative import process via Sea Port

Zoll Douane

= Process stage

I

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After the ship enters the port, the goods from the vessel are unloaded in the customs supervised ones. The shipping

agent submits the manifest to the port operator within 24 hours of the vessel’s arrival.

Stage III: Bill of Entry (K1) via EDI

1. The importer/ customs clearance agent submits the customs declaration form (K1) along with the supporting

documentation electronically.

2. The duties and VAT that are payable are calculated based on the information provided in the customs

declaration form.

Note: Importers / customs clearance agents submit the declaration form (see below) electronically through

myTRADELINK, a Web portal for electronic processing of customs declarations and for payment of duties, operated by

the Ministry of Finance. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more information:

http://www.mytradelink.gov.my/web/guest/edeclareinfo

Stage IV: Customs clearance at port and Payment of Duties

1. Following the filing of the customs declaration form, it is assessed by Senior Customs officers for completeness

and veracity.

2. Upon satisfactory documentation review, physical inspection is ordered if necessary and the duties and taxes

that are payable are calculated.

3. The importer/ customs clearance agent pays the duties and taxes electronically or through cheques or bank

drafts.

4. A Customs Official Receipt (COR) is generated by the Senior Customs officer for the release of goods.

Stage V: Logistics and Transportation

Importer/ customs clearance agent arranges for the logistics and transportation of the goods from the customs area to

the warehouse.

Stage VI: Importer/ Customer

Imported goods are received by the Importer/ customer.

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Figure 3: Customs process

Stage I: Prior to documents submission

1. The manifest is to be filed by the carrier of the good within 24 hours after the arrival of the vessel and submitted

through myTRADELINK (Electronic Data Interface) to the Customs Authority.

2. Certain restricted goods require pre-import clearance from Permit Issuing Authorities (PIA) and this will act as an

Importer Permit for these goods.

Stage II: Registration of K1 Customs Declaration form

1. The importer/customs clearance agent obtains all the required documents needed for the customs clearance of the

imported goods.

2. The importer/customs clearance agent registers the K1 for customs declaration via myTRADELINK and attaches

supporting documentation where required; the system then assigns a registration number to the declarant.

3. Upon registration via myTRADELINK, Customs authenticates the information, a risk assessment of the goods is also

carried out by the Customs Verification Initiative (CVI) at Customs headquarters.

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I II III

Prior to documents submission

Registration of SAD via EDI

Review of documents

IV V VI

Receiving Clearance Notification

Payment of Duties for imported goods

Inspection of imported goods

= Process stage

Illustrative Customs Process

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Stage III: Review of Documents

1. Following the submission of the documents, via myTRADELINK, Customs authenticates and verifies the

information provided in the customs declaration form against the supporting documentation.

2. Further, a risk assessment of the declared goods is also carried out by the Customs Verification Initiative (CVI) at

Customs headquarters to determine the necessity for further physical inspections.

3. Customs also calculates the duties and taxes that are to be paid for the release of goods.

Stage IV: Inspection of imported goods

1. If a physical inspection is deemed necessary, the goods are moved to the inspection bay and Senior Customs officers

will examine the consignment.

2. Upon satisfactory conclusion of the physical inspection, the importer / customs clearance agent is directed to pay

the applicable duties and taxes.

Stage V: Payment of duties

1. Duties and taxes can be paid electronically or by cheques and bank drafts. 2. After the payment is verified by the Senior Customs officer, a Customs Official Receipt (COR) is generated.

Stage VI: Release of goods

The COR allows for the release of goods to the importer.

According to the World Bank, the associated time and cost of import for a standard goods shipment are listed in Table 5

below:

Table 5: Lead Time and Cost of Import Process- Malaysia

1 Documents preparation 10 225

2 Customs clearance and inspections 24 1,200

Total: 34 1425

Five mandatory documents are required for importing goods into Malaysia

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Table 6: Mandatory documents for importing – Malaysia

# Document Procured from Procured

for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1

Original Airway

Bill / Bill of

Lading

Shipping Company Customs

2 Commercial

Invoice Exporter Customs

3 Packing List Exporter Customs

4 Certificate of

Origin MCI Customs

5 Customs Import

Declaration

Licensed Customs

Clearance Agent Customs

Note:

1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 – Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy

Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles

A number of additional documents are generally required for customs clearance, details of which are provided below:

Table 7: Additional documents for importing – Malaysia

S. No Document Procured from Procured

for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 Import Permit

Various relevant

ministries in

Malaysia

Customs

3 Phytosanitary

Certificate

Approved authority

in origin country Customs

4 Health

Certificate

Approved authority

in origin country Customs

5 Halal

Certificatei

Food safety

inspection Customs

Note:

1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 - Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables,

6 - Heavy Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles

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The Bill of Lading acts as:

A receipt where the carrier acknowledges that he has received the carriage and acts as an evidence for the

contract of carriage.

A transferable document of title where the goods are delivered by handing over a bill of lading provided the

shipment was consigned ‘to order’ and all the following validations are in order.

Figure 4: Ocean Bill of Lading Sample

The commercial invoice is a bill for the goods purchased, which is provided to the buyer by the seller. Such invoices are

mostly used in foreign trade as it allows governments to identify the actual value of the goods when they are assessed for

Customs duties.

Commercial invoice for Malaysia’s customs clearance should display details such as value, weight, freight and insurance

charges. It should be notarized by a notary public and although invoices are not expected to be bilingual (English and

Malay), the importer is required to produce a Malay translation.

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Figure 5: Commercial Invoice Sample

Packing list provides detailed information about the shipment. An international packing list contains details about the

seller, buyer, shipper, invoice, number, date of shipment, mode of transport, carrier, and itemizes quantity, description,

the type of package, such as a box, crate, drum, or carton, the quantity of packages, total net, and gross weight (in

kilograms), package marks, and dimensions.

Figure 6: Packing List Sample

The Certificate of Origin (CoO) according to the International Chamber of Commerce is a document which attests that

the goods imported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. The CoO for

Malaysia should evidence that the goods are of Saudi origin and is issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,

Saudi Arabia. Note: Saudi exporters can obtain the CoO electronically; for more information kindly visit the link provided

below: http://mci.gov.sa/en/ServicesDirectory/Pages/Other-services-2015-02.aspx

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Figure 7: CoO Sample

An import declaration is a proclamation made to the Customs providing information about the imported goods. The

information in the declaration is used to assess the duty and taxes for the goods. A sample customs declaration (K1) filed

by the licensed customs clearance agent in Malaysia is shown in figure 8 below.

Figure 8: Customs Import Declaration (K1) sample

An Import permit is required for specific products and should be obtained from competent authorities for the import of

restricted items. It is required for the purposes of customs clearance.

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The purpose of the health certificate is to protect human health and safety, and to keep international trade under control.

It is procured by the exporter from the relevant authorities in the producing country for products such as foods, chemicals

& polymers, and pharmaceuticals.

Figure 9: Health Certificate Sample

A Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document issued by the plant protection organization of the exporting country

to the plant protection organization of the importing country. It attests that the plants or plant products within the scope

of the certificate have been inspected according to appropriate procedures and are considered to be free from quarantine

pests and practically free from other injurious pests, and that they are considered to conform to the current phytosanitary

regulations of the importing country. Phytosanitary certificates are needed to import certain food products in Malaysia.

Figure 10: Phytosanitary Certificate Sample

The Halal Certificate is issued by the Board as an assurance that a particular product has been thoroughly investigated

and found to conform to the Islamic Sharia laws. The shipment of meat and any product of animal origin for import into

Malaysia must be accompanied by a Halal Certificate.

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Figure 11: Halal Certificate Sample

There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in Malaysia, irrespective

of the type of product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and their websites

in Table 8.

Table 8: Key government agencies involved in import

Key government agencies Role Website

Ministry of International

Trade and Industry

Responsible for the promotion and

development of trade and industry http://www.miti.gov.my/

Malaysia Investment

Development Authority

Responsible for the development of Free

Zones and Free Commercial Zones http://www.mida.gov.my/

Royal Malaysian Customs

Department

Responsible for monitoring importation and

exportation of goods http://www.customs.gov.my/en

Department of Standards

Malaysia

Responsible for providing technical

regulations and standards, and monitoring

the overall import process of all products with

the exception of pharmaceuticals

http://www.jsm.gov.my/

There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in Malaysia, irrespective

of the type of product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and their

websites in table 9 below.

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Table 9: Key government agencies involved in import of specific types of products

Key government agencies Role Website

Ministry of Health Responsible for food safety matters and the

development of guidelines http://www.moh.gov.my/

Food Safety Quality Division Operates under the Ministry of Health and is

responsible for monitoring food quality and

safety and issuing guidelines on food labelling,

sampling, and analysis.

http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v5/ms/

National Pharmaceutical

Control Bureau

Responsible for developing the guidelines,

regulations and monitoring of pharmaceutical

products in Malaysia

www.bpfk.gov.my/

Goods exported by Saudi exporters that are classified within the nine key industries identified by SAUDI EXPORTS are

certified by one or more of the following agencies.

1. SIRIM QAS.

2. Ministry of Health.

3. National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.

Note:

The Malaysian product conformity certificate is obtained upon admission of goods into the country.

For entry into Malaysia, conformity certificates / test reports issued by accredited conformity bodies are sufficient.

The matrix in Table 10 shows the industries and the standard agencies they need to approach for their certification.

Table 10: Standard Agencies for various industries

S. No Agency 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Web Link

1 SIRIM QAS http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/

2 National

Pharmaceutical

http://npra.moh.gov.my/

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Control Bureau

(NPCB)

3

Food Safety and

Quality Division

(FSQ)

http://fsq.moh.gov.my/v5/ms/

Note:

1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 – Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 -

Heavy Machinery & Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 - Textiles

SIRIM QAS is the primary product certification body in Malaysia and has been accredited by the Department of Standards

Malaysia (Standard Malaysia).

The process to obtain a product conformity certificate from SIRIM QAS has been detailed out below:

Stage I: Submission of questionnaire to SIRIM QAS

The manufacturer completes a questionnaire (which will contain details about the products and manufacturing site)

and submits it to SIRIM QAS; the body then assesses this form to determine whether the manufacturer’s products can

be certified according to Malaysian or international standards adopted by the country.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below to access this questionnaire:

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-1%20(Questionnaire%20Form).pdf

Upon satisfactory evaluation of this questionnaire, a quotation is send by SIRIM QAS to the applicant.

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Figure 12: Conformity Certificate Approval Process

Stage II: Submission of application and payment of fees

If applicant agrees to the quotation, he/ she submits an application for Product Certification (along with supporting

documentation, as detailed out in Section 9.2.2) and makes the necessary payments by cash, cheque, or telegraphic

transfer.

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below to access the Product Certification Application form:

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-

2%20(Application%20for%20Product%20Certification).pdf

Stage III: Document Evaluation

SIRIM QAS evaluates the documents submitted for completeness, veracity, and alignment with Malaysian standards

framework.

Stage IV: Factory Audit and Sample Testing

Upon satisfactory documentation review, officials from SIRIM QAS will conduct a factory audit (if deemed necessary)

to verify that the applicant’s production site has an acceptable quality system. Further, the officials also draw samples to

be send to SIRIM testing laboratories. These samples will be evaluated to ensure compliance with Malaysian national

standards.

I III II

Submission of Questionnaire

Form

Submission of Application Form

= Process stage

Evaluation of Documents

IV

Laboratory analysis and factory audit

Illustration of Conformity Certificate Approval Process

Issuance of Certificate of Conformity

V

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Stage V: Recommendation and Approval of Product Conformity Certificate by SIRIM QAS

If the testing results show that the sample conforms to the standards, SIRIM QAS will issue a Certificate of Product

Conformity, and the applicant can apply for SIRIM certification marks to be placed on the product. Alternatively, any

mismatch in standards leads to the application for the Certificate of Conformity being rejected and reasons for the same

will be provided.

Note: Certain products will need to be affixed with the SIRIM label / certification marks, and in that event, an additional

application has to be filed; the application form for the same can be accessed via the link provided below:

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-06-

1%20(Application%20for%20Issuance%20of%20SIRIM%20Labels).pdf

Following the issue of a Product Conformity Certificate, the applicant will be placed on an annual surveillance program

to verify continuing compliance of the product.

Table11: Key Documents required for obtaining a Product Conformity Certificate

Questionnaire Form http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-

1%20(Questionnaire%20Form).pdf

Product Certification Agreement http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-DOC-

01-3%20(Product%20Certification%20Agreement%20New).pdf

Application for Product Certification http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-

2%20(Application%20for%20Product%20Certification).pdf

Declaration of Approval for Trade Mark

or Brand Name

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-

4%20(Declaration%20of%20Approval%20for%20Trade%20Mark%2

0or%20Brand%20Name).pdf

Declaration by Manufacturer http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-01-

5%20(Declaration%20By%20Manufacturer).pdf

Application for SIRIM Labels

http://www.sirim-qas.com.my/attachments/article/53/ePCS-FOR-06-

1%20(Application%20for%20Issuance%20of%20SIRIM%20Labels).p

df

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The Malaysian Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) is responsible for regulating the quality and safety of food and

pharmaceuticals in Malaysia. The FSQD is governed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and is charged with implementing

food safety, routine compliance, sampling food premises inspection, food import control and licensing of various food

substances under the Food ACT 1963.

Stage I: Saudi exporter carries out the perquisites and document preparation:

In keeping with the requirements of Malaysia Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985, all foreign food

producers, distributors, and exporters are required to file their information with the Food Safety and Quality

Division (FSQ).

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= Process stage

Figure 13: Food Customs Clearance Process

I II III

IV V

Saudi Exporter prepares documents

Submission of documents for customs clearance

Inspection of goods and review of documents

Laboratory analysis of samples

Release of goods to Importer

Illustration of Food Customs Clearance Process

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Further, Saudi exporters have to prepare the following documents prior to export: sanitary and

phytosanitary certificates; halal certificate; certificate of analysis; and product validity for consumption in the

country of Origin Certificate as required from competent authorities in country of origin.46.

Note: The Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia is responsible for development and enforcement of laws relating

to meat and meat products, for which a Halal Certificate is required. More information on the Halal certificate is

mentioned in Section 10.2.4.

Stage II: Submission of documents for customs clearance

The customs clearance agent submits the required documents to officials from Royal Customs Malaysia, as well

as representatives from FSQ and the Ministry of Health.

The documents are evaluated for completeness, veracity, and credibility.

Stage III: Review of documents and physical inspection at customs control

Following a satisfactory documentation check, all food consignments are subject to random checking and

sampling at entry ports.

Upon entry into the country, the Royal Customs Malaysia examines the health certificates, SPS certificates,

and documents (including the sample labels) that accompany the food consignment.

Note: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS), operates as a one-stop center for the inspection of

food and issuances of import licenses.

Stage IV: Sampling for laboratory analysis

A physical sample is drawn from the products and sent for laboratory analysis by FSQ and Ministry of Health officials to

determine conformity with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements. For more information about sanitary and

phytosanitary requirements, kindly visit: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s292_e.pdf *

Stage V: Food products are released to the importer

Satisfactory lab results will lead to the products being released to the importer; products non-compliant with SPS

requirements are either re-tested, re-exported within a period specified by the FSQ, or destroyed.

The estimated timeframe for the conclusion of the inspection and laboratory analysis procedures is 24 hours to one week.

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The National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (NPCB), was set up in October 1978 under the quality control activity of

Pharmacy and Supply Programme. This institution was established to implement quality control on pharmaceutical

products and to develop guidelines regarding registration and importation.

The NPCB is also given the task of ensuring the quality, efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals through the registration

and licensing scheme. This is achieved through the analysis of scientific data and laboratory sample tests on all

pharmaceutical products before they are marketed

All pharmaceutical products entering the Malaysian market should be registered with the National Pharmaceutical

Control Bureau (NPCB).49 The process for the same is as follows:

Stage I: Appointment of an agent (Product Registration Holder (PRH))

Saudi exporters have to appoint a Malaysian local entity/ company to make an application for the registration of

pharmaceutical products on their behalf by granting them a power of attorney. The applicant who is then referred to as

a Product Registration Holder (PRH) is responsible for the safety, quality, and efficacy of the product in Malaysia.

Stage II: Saudi exporters fulfills the pre-requisites

1. Saudi exporters have to compile the documentation necessary for submission of the registration application; this

will include the Drug Master File (DMF), more detailed information regarding the specific documentation

requirements is provided in Section 9 of this guide.

2. All pharmaceutical manufacturing sites will be subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Inspection by the

Center for Compliance and Licensing. Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for more

information:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/index.php/inspection/gmp-gdp

Stage III: Submission of registration application

1. Upon completion of the pre-requisites, the agent files the pharmaceutical product registration application online

along with supporting documentation (the registration dossier/ master file containing the documents compiled by

the exporter) to the NPCB Drug Directorate Registration Department.

2. The agent completes this process by registering via the link provided below:

https://quest3plus.bpfk.gov.my/front-end/login.php

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Stage IV: Application Evaluation (Screening Process)

1. The registration application is screened by the NPCB who verifies that the submitted application has all the

information required for a more thorough assessment.

2. Following a satisfactory review, the agent is notified to make a payment towards further assessment and laboratory

analysis. The payment has to be made within 30 days of this notification to the Finance Department of the NPCB.

3. A product reference number is issued to the applicant upon receipt of payment

Stage V. Laboratory analysis and Sample Testing

Figure 14: Pharmaceutical Products Registration Process = Process stage

Illustration of the process for registering Pharmaceutical Products

Evaluation by the Drug Evaluation Committee and

Authority

Laboratory analysis and Sample Testing

Saudi exporters fulfills the pre-requisites

Appointment of an agent (Product Registration Holder (PRH))

DCA Approval and Post-registration process and

Authority

IV V

VII

I II III

Submission of

registration application

Evaluation of application

VI

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1. The applicant then submits 10 original products as samples to the NPCB that are subjected to analysis at a NPCB

Quality Control Laboratory. Depending upon the product category, hard copies of documents might also need to

be submitted at this stage.

2. If there are any queries that need to be addressed by the agent, he/she will be notified of the same and has to tender

a response within 6 months from the correspondence date.

Stage VI. Evaluation by the Drug Evaluation Committee and Authority

Upon satisfactory laboratory analyses and clarification of queries, the drug registration file is transferred to the NPCB

Technical Committee for further studies and verification (carried out in conjunction with DCA).

Stage VI. DCA Approval and Post-registration process

Once the agent receives approval from the DCA, the product is entered into the NPCB register by its assigned product

registration number (i.e. MAL number).

Saudi exporters are requested to kindly visit the link provided below for comprehensive information on the key

documents that are necessary for filing the pharmaceutical products registration application:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/images/Drug-Registration-Guidance-Document/revised-March-2015/Complete-DRGD-with-

appendices_update-MARCH-2015.pdf (Pgs 161 - 176)

The approval process for the registration of new pharmaceutical products in Malaysia requires approximately 12 months.

SIRIM Berhad is the national organization of standardization and quality and also serves as the government’s catalyst for

industrial research and development. Its functions include developing Malaysian standards, undertaking scientific

industrial research, and providing technology transfer and consultancy services. As the appointed standards

development agency, SIRIM publishes Malaysian standards and provides quality certification service

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51 National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

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The laws and regulations are set for packaging and labelling by the Malaysian Government, which provides information

about the regulations and compulsory specifications.

Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below to view the laws and regulations:

http://mytraderepository.customs.gov.my/ms/ntm/tbtt/lab_mark/Pages/lab_mark.aspx

Table12: Minimum labelling requirements

S. No Category Information requirements

1 Product Name

All labels must be in English or

Malay; alternatively, an English or

Malay stick-on label is also

acceptable

2 Manufacturer’s Name and Address

3 Net Weight

4 Fortifying matter (eg. Vitamins and minerals to powdered milk)

5 Lot number

6 “Use before” or “Best By” date

The Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 of Malaysia governs the various aspects of food safety and quality

control including food standards, food hygiene, food import and export, food advertisement and accreditation of

laboratories.

The enforcement of Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 is targeted towards reducing food‐born hazard and

ensuring that food is safe for human consumption.

The Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) of the Ministry of Health (MOH) is charged with the implementation and

enforcement of the law. FSQD implements an active food safety program which includes routine compliance, sampling,

food premises inspection, food import control activity and licensing of specified food substances required under Food

Act 1983 and its Food Regulation 1985. It also conducts a food monitoring activity on specific food contaminants and

additives.

As a preventive approach, the FSQD have been implementing food handlers training program, vetting of

food labels, giving advice to the industry and consumers, and food safety certification scheme such Health Certificate,

HACCP certification and Free Sale Certificate.

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For details about the overall labelling requirements for the food industry, kindly visit the link provided below:

http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/gmfp/docs/GUIDELINES%20ON%20LABELLING%20OF%20FOODS%2

0AND%20FOOD%20INGREDIENTS%20PRODUCED%20FROM%20MODERN%20BIOTECHNOLOGY.pdf

Table13: Food labelling requirements

# Category Information required

1 Name of the food Specific names must be provided.

True nature of food must be indicated.

2 List of ingredients Must be listed in descending order by weight

Ingredients with less than 2% of the food can be neglected

3 Net weight and

configuration

The net weight must be declared as mentioned below

a ) The minimum drained weight if the food is packed in liquid.

b The minimum net weight, or volume or number of the content of the

package

4

Name, address and contact

information of the

manufacturer and

distributor

Name and address of the manufacturer /packer / the owner of the rights

of the manufacture or packing or the agent.

Name and business address of the importer in Malaysia.

Name of the country of origin of the food.

5 Date marking Date of manufacture and date of minimum durability must be declared

with expiry date of consume by date clearly marked

6 Conditions for storage If the validity of date marking of food is dependent on its storage, then the

storage direction of that food shall also be required on its label.

7 Other labelling information

Irradiated foods

Type of fat or oil

Food additives

Genetically modified foods

Derived from Animal

Nutrition table

Quality grade

Special diet food.

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Table14: Halal Food Specifications

S.

No Category Information requirements

1 Listing and illustration of components of fat, meat

products or meat extracts, gelatin, and rennet (if present).

All labels must be in English or Malay;

Translation into additional languages may

be included. Small packages with a total

surface area of less than 100 square

centimeters are exempted from nutrition

labeling.

2 “Halal” mark certification number and certifying body

The regulator of the pharmaceuticals industry in Malaysia is the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency.

Saudi exporters can visit the link provided below for more information about the industry regulator:

http://npra.moh.gov.my/

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marche/51956.aspx?lang=eng

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