Regulations for the Importation of Milk or Milk Products into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS INTO MALAYSIA 1 Import Licence Each consignment of milk or milk 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 milk or milk products shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate dated within thirty (30) days of import and signed or endorsed by a competent veterinary officer of the Government Veterinary Authority of the country of export certifying that 2.1 the country or part of country or state of origin has been free from foot and mouth disease, rinderpest / peste des petits ruminants, contagious bovine plueropneumonia / contagious caprine pleuropneumonia and bovine spongiform encephalopathy for the past twelve (12) months prior to and till the date of export; 2.2 the milk or milk products were derived from animals (cattle/goats) that have been examined, tested and certified to be free from tuberculosis and have been domiciled in the country of export in the preceding twelve (12) months prior to export; 2.3 the animals were found to be healthy and free from any clinical sign of infectious or contagious diseases (including ectoparasites) at the time of milking; 2.4 the milk or milk products were processed and packed in the processing / packing 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 plant as well as batch/lot number and date of production must be clearly stated in the certificate); 2.5 the milk or milk 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 the processing, packing, storing and handling prior to export; 2.6 in the case of liquid milk, that the milk has been subjected to pasteurization, ultra heat treatment or sterilization and was packed direct into satisfactory clean and sterilized bottle or container; 2.7 in the case of milk or milk products intended for human consumption; that the milk or milk products destined for export to Malaysia are wholesome and fit for human consumption; 2.8 in the case of milk or milk products intended for purposes other than for human consumption; should be clearly identified and labelled (in RED) as "unfit for human consumption" or "not for human consumption" or "for animal use only" or "animal feeds" or "stock feeds". 3 Transportation Each consignment of milk or milk 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 Official 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 milk or milk products into Malaysia shall be made by writing direct to the Director General of Veterinary Services Malaysia. All importations 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 processing or packing plant shall be subjected to inspection by the official(s) from the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia prior to approval as and when deemed necessary. All costs incurred shall be borne by the parties concerned; 5.4 Each consignment of milk or milk 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 milk or milk products imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to the following fees (i) Import Licence : RM 3.00 per licence (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)