Regulations for the Importation of Pork or Pork Products into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF PORK OR PORK PRODUCTS INTO MALAYSIA 1 Import Licence Each consignment of pork or pork products shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia permitting the importation into Malaysia. 2 Veterinary Certification Each consignment of pork or pork products shall be accompanied by the following certificates dated within thirty (30) days of import : 2.1 Veterinary Health Certificate signed or endorsed by a competent veterinary officer of the Government Veterinary Authority of the country of export certifying that (i) the country or part of country or state of origin has been free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, anthrax, African swine fever and classical swine fever (Hog cholera) for the past twelve (12) months prior to and till the date of export; (ii) the pigs were derived from an accredited farm that has been certified to be free from and no case of infectious or contagious pig diseases had been diagnosed or occurred on the farm in the preceding six (6) months prior to export; (iii)the pigs were slaughtered and processed in the abattoir / processing plant that has been approved for export by the Government Veterinary Authority of the country of export (the name, address and establishment number of the abattoir/processing plant must be clearly stated in the certificate). 2.2 Meat Inspection Certificate signed or endorsed by a competent meat inspector of the Government Veterinary Authority of the country of export certifying that (i) the pork or pork products were derived from pigs that have been subjected to ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection and found to be healthy and free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious disease at the time of slaughtering/processing; (ii) the pork or pork products were processed, packed and stored under sanitary condition and do not contain any preservative, colouring matter, residue or any foreign substance or harmful material injurious to health and that every precaution had been taken to prevent contamination during processing, packing, storing and handling prior to export; (iii)the pork or pork products destined for export to Malaysia are safe, wholesome and fit for human consumption. 3 Transportation Each consignment of port or pork products imported into Malaysia shall be carried by ship or aircraft or any vehicle direct to the prescribed landing place in Malaysia. 4 Surrender of Offical Documents in Malaysia Upon arrival in Malaysia, all official documents required under each importation shall be surrendered for verification to the Director General (DGVS) or the State Director of Veterinary Services Malaysia or to any authorized officer assigned by DGVS. 5 Other Conditions 5.1 All applications for importation of pork or pork products into Malaysia shall be made by writting direct to the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia. All importation must be through the local agent or a Malaysian registered company; 5.2 The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia has the right to enquire for any document or detail information from the parties concerned. In the event that the applicants (importer or exporter) fail or unable to provide or to comply with any of the above requirements, the DVS has the right to reject or not to approve the application; 5.3 The abattoir or processing plant shall be subjected to inspection by the official(s) from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia prior to approval as and when deemed necessary. All costs incurred shall be borne by the parties concerned; 5.4 Each consignment of pork or pork products imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to veterinary inspection by the authorized officer(s) of the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia at the port of disembarkation / point of entry on arrival in Malaysia. Random samples will then be collected for laboratory testing and DVS has the right to reject, destroy or further detain any consignment when deemed required. 6 Fees Each consignment of pork or pork products imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to the following fees (i) Import Licence : RM 3.00 per 50.8023 kg (ii) Veterinary Inspection : RM 50.00 per consignment DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MALAYSIA. (January 1995) (Empowered Under Section 8 of Animal Rules, 1962)