Food Act 1983

The documentation approved by the DYMM SPB Yang Dipertuan Agong with the advice and consent of the Dewan Negara & Dewan Rakyat. This act gives the Ministry of Health the authority to ;

·        Inspect any food premise

·        Take samples

·        Do the analysis to check the status of cleanliness and safety of a food.

This act consist of 5 parts ;

·        PRELIMINARY

·        ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT

·        OFFENCES & EVIDENCE

·        IMPORTATION, WARRANTY & DEFENSES

·        MISCELLANEOUS

Sources : Note Introduction of Food Sanitation & Hygiene