Malaysia · Food Contact

Material Composition Review in Malaysia

A practical guide to Material Composition Review for food contact sold in Malaysia: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Every substance in the material must be authorised for food contact use; Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Malaysia

Authority

Ministry of Health Malaysia

Legal basis

Food Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985

Local representative

The importer is normally responsible for compliance

Timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks

Cost

Migration testing is the main cost

If you do not comply

Withdrawal, recall, and fines

Who needs this

Every substance in the material must be authorised for food contact use
Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Malaysia

Documents you need

Material composition and supplier declarations
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

Compliance checklist

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Material composition and supplier declarations
Food contact declaration of compliance
Migration test reports
Material composition and supplier declarations

How to comply

Check each substance against the positive list
Confirm the material is in scope of food contact rules
Review composition against the positive list
Test migration where required

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Material Composition Review — Malaysia
Product category: Food Contact
Authority: Ministry of Health Malaysia
Legal basis: Food Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985

Documents we already have:
  1. Material composition and supplier declarations
  2. Food contact declaration of compliance
  3. Migration test reports
  4. Material composition and supplier declarations

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Material Composition Review in Malaysia?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

Migration testing is the main cost.

Common rejection reasons

Non-authorised additive in the material
No declaration of compliance
Migration limits exceeded
Non-authorised substance in the formulation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.

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FAQ

Who needs Material Composition Review in Malaysia?

Every substance in the material must be authorised for food contact use Brands selling packaging, tableware, or kitchenware in Malaysia.

What documents are required for Material Composition Review?

Material composition and supplier declarations; Food contact declaration of compliance; Migration test reports; and material composition and supplier declarations.

What is the first step for Material Composition Review?

Check each substance against the positive list. Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How long does Material Composition Review take?

Before sale; testing usually takes weeks.

How much does Material Composition Review cost?

Migration testing is the main cost.

What happens if I sell without it?

Withdrawal, recall, and fines.

Who regulates Material Composition Review in Malaysia?

Ministry of Health Malaysia.