Animal Rules 1962
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The Department of Veterinary Services, Malaysia and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) must inspect all meat products that are to be transported into the country. |
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An inspection or audit must be carried out once every two years. |
Trade Description Act 1972 - Section 10 and 11 provided for:
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Protection of consumers from any unlawful and unethical trade and business practices. |
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Enforce of the act via the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. |
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Prohibition of the use of false trade description and price for goods and services. |
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Obtaining, with the Minister’s Authority, necessary information before products are supplied, offered for sales or traded. |
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Taking action, punishing and penalising those guilty of offences. |
Trade Description Order (The Usage of Halal) 1975 and Trade Description Order (Food Labelling) 1975
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“Halal”, “Ditanggung Halal” (Guaranteed Halal), “Makanan Islam” (Muslim Food) or similar statements shall mean halal as provided in the Syariah Law. |
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“Syariah Law” is Islamic law according to the four main Mazhabs (denominations) – Shafie, Maliki, Hambali dan Hanafi as agreed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Conference of Rulers. |
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“Halal”, “Ditanggung Halal” (Guaranteed Halal), “Makanan Islam” (Muslim Food) or similar statements when used to describe any food items will mean that the food item:
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Does not contain any parts from animals considered haram prohibited for consumption in Islamic Law, or are not slaughtered in accordance with the Islamic practice. |
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Does not contain any ingredients which are deemed unclean (najis) according to Islamic Law. |
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Are not prepared or processed using any utensils, machinery or tools, which are contaminated with items, considered unclean (najis) according to Islamic Law. |
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During preparation, processing or storage, did not touch or place near any items considered unclean (najis) and prohibited (haram) within the Islamic Law. | | |