Malaysia – Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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1. Eligible/ineligible product

Eligible

  • Dairy products approved by Malaysian authorities. An import permit may be required.

Ineligible

  • Information not available.

2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country

Establishments

In order to export dairy products to Malaysia, processing establishments must be approved by the Malaysian authorities. The form titled "Application form for export meat, poultry, milk, egg and products to Malaysia" (PDF) will need to be completed. This form is available on the Malaysian veterinary services website. Your importer should provide you with the most up-to date version. The application form and any other documents must be submitted in English.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will sign send the approval request to the Malaysian authorities. The approval process can take time depending upon circumstances beyond the control of the CFIA. The inspector will submit the request following the Operational procedure: Procedure for maintaining food export eligibility lists.

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries maintains 3 list of establishments depending on the following categories of products:

  • dairy products
  • liquid milk
  • ice cream

To access the different lists, please go to the website of the Department of Veterinary Services and follow the steps below:

  • click on Import / Export
  • click on Import
  • go to point 11, Pendaftaran Loji Pemprosesan Bagi Pengeksportan Susu dan Produk Susu Ke Malaysia / List of Dairy Establishments Approved for export to Malaysia

Products

Product registration is required with the DVS. This information must be included in the application form for the approval of the establishments. Approved products will be listed on the list of dairy establishments approved for export to Malaysia.

Import permit

  • Consignments of milk or milk products must be accompanied by a valid import permit issued by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS).

3. Production controls and inspection requirements

The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. A specific export procedure must be in place.

Manufacturer's declaration

  • All export requests for milk and dairy products must be accompanied by a Manufacturer's declaration completed and signed by an authorized person of the food manufacturing establishment/facility.
  • To request a template of the manufacturer's declaration, please contact your local CFIA office.
  • The product(s) must be clearly identified on the manufacturer's declaration and match exactly the product(s) that are part of the export shipment.

Note: Inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.

4. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements

It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all the requirements for labelling, packaging and marking requirements as per the importing country.

  • Milk and milk products must be clearly labeled with following information:
    • name, address and establishment number of the manufacturer
    • batch and/or lot number
    • date of production
    • date of expiry
    • storage conditions

5. Documentation requirements

Canada does not have a negotiated certificate with Malaysia. The certificate below is issued on the basis of commercial risk.

Certificate

  • Health certificate for the export of dairy products and dairy based products for human consumption CFIA/ACIA 5813.
    • Certificate must be dated within seven (7) days of export and signed or endorsed by a CFIA veterinarian.
  • Halal certificate issued by an Islamic organization in Canada that has been recognized by the Malaysian authorities. The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification.

Note:

  • The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector.
  • It is the responsibility of the exporter to check that the certificate above covers the requirements of Malaysia. Specific import conditions could be required. If this is the case, please forward these conditions to your local CFIA office who will forward them to the Food Import and Export Division (FIED) for review and action if necessary.
  • Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada.

6. Other information

Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates.

Samples (personal or commercial) may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer.

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