On December 9, 2024, Malaysia's Ministry of Health released a draft amendment to the Food Act 1983 for public consultation. Key proposed changes include: allowing inspections of food exporter production sites, adding provisions to combat fraud in food declarations for personal use, and introducing penalties for imported food or materials that could transfer hazardous substances and fail to comply with regulations. The consultation period runs until January 8, 2025.
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