FOOD LABELLING COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Effective 1st January 2024
 
Labelling Regulation Amendments for Food Manufacturers

Food labels serve to provide clear and concise information about a food product. 
Food manufacturers shall comply with all requirements stated in Food Regulations 1985.

FOOD LABELLING COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Professional Food Labelling Compliance Review Based on Food Regulations 1985

Ensure your food product is fully compliant with Food Labelling Review requirements before launching to market. Our service helps businesses verify, correct, and improve product labels according to Food Regulations 1985 and regulatory standards set by authorities.

We help you avoid costly mistakes, product rejection, and non-compliance issues by ensuring every detail of your food label meets legal requirements.

What is Food Labelling Review?

A Food Labelling Review is a detailed assessment of your product packaging and label to ensure it follows all mandatory food labelling requirements.

• Food Regulations 1985

• Food safety and labelling standards

• Mandatory product labelling requirements

• Nutrient Labelling claim

New in Malaysia Food Labelling & Don’ts

QUID

Quantitative Ingredient Declaration (QUID). 

For the food sold as a mixture or combination, a statement on the percentage of the weight or volume of such appropriate ingredient which shall be stated adjacent to each ingredient.

INTERNATIONAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (INS)

(g)(i) a statement functional class of the relevant food additive followed by the name of the food additives or INS in bracket.

Example 1: Whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt, Preservatives (INS282)

Example 2: Whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt, Preservatives (Calcium propionate)

PROHIBITED CLAIM

Grading, Quality or Superiority or any other words of similar meaning, unleass quality grading confirm to establish by relevant authorities. 

Words cannot be used in food labelling: Premium Quality, Best Quality, Top Quality etc. 

Why Food Labelling Compliance is Important

Ensuring proper food labelling compliance is critical for every food manufacturer and SME.

Non-compliant labels may result in:

• Product rejection by authorities

• Legal penalties or enforcement action

• Loss of retailer approval

• Damage to brand reputation

What We Check in Our Food Label

Compliance Review Service

Our expert team conducts a detailed food label checking service covering all mandatory requirements:

✔ Ingredient List Compliance

We ensure ingredients are listed correctly in descending order and meet regulatory requirements.

✔ Nutrition Facts Panel

Verification of accuracy in nutrition information including calories, sugar, fat, protein, and other nutrients.

✔ Allergen Declaration

Checking proper allergen labelling such as milk, eggs, nuts, soy, gluten, and others.

✔ Net Weight & Measurement

Ensuring correct product weight or volume declaration.

✔ Expiry Date & Batch Coding

Compliance with traceability and food safety requirements.

✔ Product Name & Claims

Review of product naming, health claims, and marketing statements to ensure compliance with food labelling requirements.

✔ Packaging & Label Format

Assessment of layout, font size, readability, and mandatory information placement.

Who Needs Food Labelling Compliance Review Service?

Our food product labelling audit service is ideal for:

  • Food manufacturers
  • SME food entrepreneurs
  • F&B startups
  • Inpurt-ready food businesses
  • Products seeking Halal JAKIM certification must ensure their labels comply with the required guidelines.
  • New product launch companies

If you are planning to sell food products, you need a proper food label review before launching.

Food Regulations 1985 Overview

The Food Regulations 1985 is the main regulatory framework governing food labelling requirements.

It covers:

  • Mandatory label information
  • Ingredient declaration rules
  • Nutrition labelling standards
  • Packaging compliance guidelines

Failure to comply may result in enforcement action or product rejection.

Benefits of Our Food Labelling Compliance Review

  • Full compliance with food labelling regulations
  • Reduced risk of rejection or legal issues
  • Improved brand trust and credibility
  • Ready-for-market labelling approval
  • Professional compliance guidance

Our goal is to ensure your food labelling compliance review is fully ready for market success.

Why Choose Us?

We are experienced in food label review with strong knowledge of:

Food Regulations 1985

Food labelling requirements

Industry packaging standards

Book Food Labelling Compliance Review Slot !

CONSULTATION

Our consultant is here to answer your questions and ready to support your team.

TIMELY SERVICE

We ensure your label review session are completed within a quick and efficient timeframe.

PROCESS

Check your product category and get the quotation. Send labels in PDF with actual sizing.

review report

You will receive review report within timeframe given. Report lays out any errors and suggestions

FOOD LABELLING COMPLIANCE REVIEW

Send Your Label and Get Reviewed By Our Team.

We will check them against Food Regulation 1985 and provide detailed report that shows information that is not in compliance and suggestion of improvement.