Malaysia – Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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1. Eligible/ineligible product

1.1 Eligible

Dairy products approved by Malaysian authorities. It is the responsibility of the exporter to confirm with the importer that the product can be exported and will be covered by the current certificate.

Examples of dairy products that have already been exported to Malaysia (MY):

  • cheese (specialty cheese)
  • ice cream (dairy based edible ice)
  • condensed milk
  • skim milk powder
  • whey products
  • others

1.2 Ineligible

Dairy products not approved by Malaysian authorities.

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

2.1 Country

Canada is authorized to export dairy products.

2.2 Establishments

Dairy establishments must be under the official oversight of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR).

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 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 to the Food Import Export Division (FIED) following the Operational procedure: Procedure for maintaining food export eligibility lists. FIED will take care of forwarding the package to Canadian embassy.

Note: note that any change to the registration, list of products, the name of the formula or process must receive the approval of the DSV.

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, 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.

2.3 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.

2.4 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. Product specifications

No information is known regarding product specifications. Microbiological requirements and maximum residue limits in Malesia may differ from those in Canada. Failure to comply with these standards could result in a shipment being rejected at the border control port.

4. Production controls and inspection requirements

The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. An export control plan (ECP) must be in place to demonstrate that your products meet the requirements of the importing country.

Manufacturer's declaration

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.

Certification requirements

The health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 contains animal health and public health requirements.

Animal health attestations

The animal health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 are met based on Canadian regulations. In Canada, foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, Rift Valley fever and la peste des petits ruminants are reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act.

Public health attestations

The public health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 are met based on Canadian regulations.

Dairy products manufactured in Canada and destined for the market of Malesia are also subject to pasteurization or any combination of control measures with equivalent level of performance, in accordance with the recommendations of World Organization for Animal Health and/or as indicated in the Codex Alimentarius Code of Hygienic Practice for Milk and Milk Products.

5. 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

6. Required document

Canada does not have a negotiated certificate with Malaysia. The certificate below is accepted, however, it is recommended to the exporter to verify this information with its importer.

Requests for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).

Certificate

Health certificate for the export of dairy products and dairy based products for human consumption CFIA/ACIA 5813

Note

  • The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector
  • This country accepts the digital certificate signed electronically
  • Halal certification is required
    • The importer and exporter are responsible for providing the required halal certification issued by a Canadian Islamic organization recognized by the Malaysian authorities
    • The CFIA is not involved in the halal certification
  • Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada

7. 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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