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Last updated : June 14, 2026

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Malaysia applies the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985, complemented by JAKIM halal requirements. Labelling must be in Malay and/or English.

Key regulatory texts

Labelling 1/1/1985

Food Act 1983 / Food Regulations 1985

Mandatory labelling, allergens, nutrition claims and additives.

How CalcMenu helps

CalcMenu generates bilingual labels and calculates allergens per Malaysian lists.

Claims

JAKIM halal certification requirements

Requirements for ingredient traceability and halal integrity.

How CalcMenu helps

CalcMenu keeps ingredient and supplier records to facilitate halal audits.

HACCP & safety 1/1/2009

Food Hygiene Regulations 2009

Hygiene requirements, staff training and record keeping for establishments.

How CalcMenu helps

CalcMenu keeps cleaning schedules, temperatures and training records.

Labelling

Food Regulations (Amendment) — nutrition labelling

Mandatory nutrition information, sugars, sodium and fats on packaging.

How CalcMenu helps

CalcMenu calculates nutrition values for Malaysian labelling.