Malaysia Regulatory Status
Regulatory Agency
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Regulatory Category(ies)
Foods
Prebiotic Types
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Fiber Definition
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Position on "Prebiotic Claim"
The term “prebiotic” is considered a health claim
Rationale if not permitted (Include Reference / Regulation)
Not applicable
Facts Panel Declaration (per category)
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Approved Health Claim(s)
The following “prebiotic” claims are currently approved, subject to meeting prescribed conditions of use:
- Oligosaccharide mixture containing GOS and lcFOS is a prebiotic
- Resistant dextrin or resistant maltodextrin is a prebiotic
- Inulin is a prebiotic
- FOS is a prebiotic
- GOS and PDX mixture is a prebiotic
Dose Specifics
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Regulatory Submission
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Claims Substantiation
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Regulatory Approval Process
- Applications for new health claims are made to the Ministry of Health Malaysia by submitting a dossier
- Claims already on the list are generic and not restricted to the initial applicant, subject to meeting the conditions of use
Post-Approval Process (i.e., Amendment and Renewal)
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Enforcement Practice
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Link to Reference Documents
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If you have updated information for this page, please submit it to Regulatory Lead Tania John for review: tjohn@nutrasource.ca. Thank you.