Food Safety

Food & Nutritional Products

Expert guidance on Food-Drug Interphase (FDI) classification and compliance with the Food Regulations 1985.

Service Overview

Many nutritional powders, functional drinks, and gummies generally fall into the "Food-Drug Interphase" (FDI). Incorrectly classifying a food product as a drug (or vice versa) can lead to market seizure and costly fines.

ARCI helps you determine if your product is regulated by the Food Safety & Quality Division (FSQD) or the NPRA, and ensures your labeling and nutritional facts are fully compliant.

Who Is This For?

  • ✔ Food & Beverage Manufacturers
  • ✔ Importers of Functional Foods
  • ✔ Health Food Distributors

Compliance Services

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1. FDI Classification

Submission to the Interphase Committee to officially determine Food vs Drug status.

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2. Labeling Review

Audit of labels for nutritional facts and permissible claims under Food Regs 1985.

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3. Health Cert Application

Assistance in applying for Health Certificates for export purposes.

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4. Post-Market Surveillance

Support for safety complaints, product recalls, and compliance audits.

Food Regulatory FAQs

Do food products need a MAL number? ▼
No. Essential food products do not require a MAL number. However, if a food product makes specific medicinal health claims, it might be reclassified as a supplement requiring registration.
What is MeSTI? ▼
MeSTI (Makanan Selamat Tanggungjawab Industri) is a food safety assurance program by the MOH. It is often a minimum requirement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia to operate legally.
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