Regulations for the Importation of Wool, Hair and Bristles into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF WOOL, HAIR AND BRISTLES INTO MALAYSIA 1 Import Permit All consignments of wool, hair or bristles imported into Malaysia shall be accompanied by a valid IMPORT PERMIT issued by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia permitting the import of such products into Malaysia. 2 Veterinary Certification All consignment of wool, hair or bristles imported into Malaysia shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate dated within seven (7) days of import issued or endorsed by a competent veterinary authority of the country of export certifying that 2.1 the country or part of country or state/district of origin has been free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, anthrax and swine fever for the past twelve (12) months immediately preceding to export; 2.2 In the case of wool or hair, that the wool or hair have undergone either one of the following treatment ; i industrial washing by means of immersion of the wool or hair in a series of baths of water, soap and soda or ii Chemical depilation by means of slaked lime or sodium sulphate; or iii Fumigation in formaldehyde in a hermetically sealed container or chamber for at least 24 hours. 2.8 in the case of bristles, that the bristles have undergone the following treatment : i boiling for at least 24 hours in a 1% solution of formaldehyde prepared from 30 ml commercial formalin per litre of water. 3 Transportation Each consignment of wool, hair or bristles imported into Malaysia shall be transported either by ship or aircraft or any conveyance direct to the prescribed landing place/port in Malaysia. 4 Surrender of Official Documents in Malaysia All official documents required under each importation shall be surrendered to the Director General of Veterinary Services (DGVS) or to any veterinary authority appointed by the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia upon arrival in Malaysia. 5. Veterinary Inspection 5.1 All consignments of wool, hair or bristles imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to veterinary inspection by the veterinary authority of Malaysia at the point/port of landing or at any other place as directed by the veterinary authority; 5.2 the veterinary authority may, subject to his professional judgement collect samples of wool, hair or bristles for laboratory tests; destroy or further detained any consignment of wool, hair or bristles when deemed required. 6 Other Conditions 6.1 The farm and/or plant of origin may be subjected to veterinary inspection by the officials from the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia as and when deemed necessary. 6.2 In the case if the plant failed to comply with the International Standard of GMP and GQC, the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia has the right to withdraw the approval status of the plant or to stop the import of wool, hair or bristles from the plant concerned. 6 Fees All consignments of wool, hair or bristles imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to the following fees (i) Import Permit : RM 3.00 per Consignment (ii) Veterinary Inspection : RM 50.00 per consignment DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MALAYSIA. (June 1995) (Empowered under Section 8 of Animal Rules, 1962)