NUR LIYANA BT MOHD NIZAR BAHAGIAN KESELAMATAN DAN KUALITI MAKANAN

KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA Tel : 03-88850761

Email : nurliyana@moh.gov.my

M A R I A A F I Z A BT O M A R P E N O LO N G P E N G A R A H

C AWA N G A N S TA N DA R D DA N C O D E X B A H A G I A N K E S E L A M ATA N DA N KUA L I T I M A K A N A N

K E M E N T E R I A N K E S I H ATA N M A L AYS I A

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FOOD ACT 1983 AND FOOD

REGULATIONS 1985

TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC IS PROTECTED AGAINST:

- Health hazards, and

- Fraud in the preparation, sale and use of food and for matters connected thereto

LABELLING OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

Food Safety and Quality Division Ministry of Health Malaysia

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Labelling:

Regulations 11 (3A), 11(6) and 11(7) and 17 (3A)

Gazette on 8 July 2010 – amendment to Food

Regulations 1985

Enforcement date :

8 July 2014

Only EVENTS that have

been approved by the

NATIONAL BIOSAFETY

BOARD are deemed to be

the permitted events for

foods and food ingredients

obtained through modern

biotechnology.

Important Notice!!

1st step

2nd step

LABELLING

REGULATION

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(3A)

If the gene is derived from animal, below

must be labelled :

Gene derived from (common

name of such animal)”

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(6)

If the gene is derived from sources known

to cause hypersensitivity, below must be

labelled :

“Gene derived from (origin)”

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(7)(a)

If food and food ingredients are composed of or contains genetically modified organisms, below must be labelled:

“genetically modified

(name of the ingredient)”

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(7)(b)

If food and food ingredients are produced from, but do not contain genetically modified organisms, below must be labelled:

“produced from genetically

modified

(name of the ingredient)

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(7)(c)

Labelling For Single-ingredient Product

The information as required in : Regulations 11(3A) - gene derived from animal ,

11(6)- gene derived from sources known to cause hypersensitivity

11(7) –(a) (food and food ingredients composed of or contains genetically

modified organisms or (b) produced from, but do not contain genetically

modified organisms.

shall :

appear on the principal display panel in close

proximity with the name of the food

Font size in not less than 10 point lettering.

EXAMPLE LABELLING FOR SINGLE-INGREDIENT PRODUCT

Statement GMO

Appropriate designation

of food

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(7)(d) & (e)

Labelling For Multi-ingredient Product

i) The information as required in :

Regulations 11(3A) - gene derived from animal ,

11(6)- gene derived from sources known to cause hypersensitivity

11(7) –(a) (food and food ingredients composed of or contains genetically

modified organisms or (b) produced from, but do not contain genetically

modified organisms.

shall be appear in the “list of ingredients”.

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 11(7)(d) & (e)

Labelling For Multi-ingredient Product

ii) The following statement shall be appear :

on the principal display panel in close proximity with the

name of the food

Font size in not less than 10 point lettering.

contain genetically modified

ingredient

Back Panel

EXAMPLE LABELLING FOR

MULTIPLE-INGREDIENT PRODUCT

EXAMPLE LABELLING FOR

MULTIPLE-INGREDIENT PRODUCT

Ingredient: Wheat flour, corn oil (produced from genetically

modified corn) (gene derived from fish), corn flakes (genetically

modified corn), glucose syrup, sugar, salt, yeast, milk. Contain

permitted preservative and emulsifier as permitted food

conditioner.

LABELLING OF MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

REGULATION 17(3A)

i) The information as required in :

Regulations 17(3A) - Notwithstanding subregulation 17(3), where food and food ingredients obtained through modern biotechnology are displayed for retail sale other than in a package, any information required in subregulations 11(3A), (6) and (7) shall be displayed on or in connection with the display of the food.

Where food and food ingredients obtained

through modern biotechnology are

displayed for retail sale other

than in a package :

Any information

required shall be

displayed on or in

connection with the

display of the food.

Genetically

modified corn

Requirements of Labelling

Multi Ingredient - only apply to the three (3) main ingredients.

Threshold level:

The labelling requirements - not apply to foods contains, consists of or produced from GMO in a proportion not more than 3% of the food ingredients considered individually or food consisting of a single ingredient, provided that this presence is adventitious or technically unavoidable.

• Roti Jagung

• Tepung jagung (jagung diubah suai secara genetik), jagung (diubah suai secara genetik), minyak jagung (diubah suai secara genetik), yis, susu tanpa lemak,

Example 1

• Roti Jagung • Tepung gandum, jagung (diubah suai secara

genetik), minyak jagung (diubah suai secara genetik), yis, susu tanpa lemak,

Example 2

•Roti Jagung

Tepung gandum, yis, jagung (diubah suai secara genetik), susu tanpa lemak, minyak jagung,

Example 3

• Roti Jagung • Tepung gandum, yis, susu tanpa lemak,

minyak jagung, jagung

• * Jagung - diubah suai secara genetik

Example 4

EXEMPTION

Novel DNA and/or novel protein not present in final food

Eg : Processing aids and food additive, acidic food (pickles) and salty food (soy sauce)

Food from animals fed with GM animal feed

(e.g. meat, milk, eggs).

Highly refined foods

e.g. refined oil, sugar, corn syrup, honey Foods produced

with GM enzyme

(e.g. cheese, bakery products produced

with amylase).

Foods produced from

fermentation using GMM (Genetically

Modified Microorganisms)

not present in the final products

(e.g. yoghurt).

No EXEMPTION if gene derived from animalor substances that may cause hypersensitivity

Important Notice!!

IMPACT OF GMF LABELLING

Consumer

Promotes transparency and avails consumers to an informed choice on GMF.

In line with consumers’ right to know.

Addresses religious sensitivities of our plural society in terms of the source of the food, as well as ethical and moral concerns.

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IMPACT OF GMF LABELLING

Industry

Need to understand the new labeling requirements to comply to the law.

May change their ingredients or source or modify process to adapt to the current requirement.

Encourages industry to apply for approval for those events yet to be approved.

Improvement in traceability along the supply chain.

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IMPACT OF GMF LABELLING

Government

Important information that might have health

implications (allergenic effects) are made known.

Prevents dumping of GMF into the country that is not

authorized or approved.

Allows for traceability of GMFs where contaminated

GMF could be identified and effective control

measures could be implemented.

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CONCLUSIONS

Consumers should be given the choice to choose (informed choice)

Regulatory Framework to ensure the safety of food

Ethical, cultural and religious issues must be considered

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