Section 2

“government food-related agency” means a government agency that is involved in conducting food analysis;

“registered chemist” means a person who is registered under the

Chemists Act 1975 [Act 158];

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“food analysis” means the detailed examination of food which includes physical, microbiological, chemical, biochemical, biotechnological, toxicological or sensory evaluation properties of food and such examination may include examination of package, packaging materials and containers;

“package” means anything in which or any means by which food is wholly or partly cased, covered, enclosed, contained, placed or otherwise packed in any way whatsoever and includes any basket, pail, tray or receptacle of any kind whether opened or closed;

“Register” means the register kept or maintained in accordance with section 17;

“prescribed” means prescribed by the Minister by regulations;

“higher educational institution” means an educational institution providing higher education leading to the award of a diploma, degree or its equivalent;

“registered food analyst” means a person who conducts food analysis and is registered under section 19;

“Director General” means the Director General of Health,

Malaysia;

“Council” means the Malaysian Food Analysts Council established under section 4;

“food” has the meaning assigned to it under the Food Act 1983

[Act 281];

“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for health;

“authorized officer” means a person appointed by the Minister to be an authorized officer under section 37;

“Registrar” means the Registrar referred to in section 16;

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“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Malaysian Food Analysts

Council appointed under section 7.