Malaysia: Malaysia - Updates to Plant Registration Process for Animal Products

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   MY2025-0001
Malaysia recently revised its application forms for approval of meat, poultry, dairy, and other animal product production facilities. Additionally, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has implemented a new electronic process to apply for halal approval as required for meat and poultry products. This report provides an overview of the process to register animal product plants in Malaysia. Note: The information in this report applies only to facilities located in the United States. USDA is unable to assist with registration of facilities in other countries.

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