Food Analysts Act 2011 · Updated to 1 Jun 2015 · Part V · Food Analysis
31. Registered food analysts may issue food analysis report
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
No person shall issue or certify in writing the result of any food analysis for the purpose of determining the composition or specification of any substance or product consumed or used by, or intended for the consumption or use of the public unless he is a registered food analyst and has a valid annual practicing certificate.
food analysis
“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;
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both and for a subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.
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Terms defined in s 2
food analysis
Defined · s 2“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;
registered food analyst
Defined · s 2“registered food analyst” means a person who conducts food analysis and is registered under section 19;
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