Including Ice For Food And Non-food (eg Cooling) Purposes Companies in Malaysia

Including ice for food and non-food (eg cooling) purposes companies in Malaysia are required to have a valid Food Business License (FBL) from the Ministry of Health (MOH). They are also required to comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009.

The food business license is valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The application for a food business license must be made to the MOH through the Local Authority where the company is registered.

The food business operator must ensure that the premises, equipment and utensils used are clean and in good repair. They must also ensure that food is prepared, handled and stored in a clean and hygienic manner.

All food businesses must have a food safety management system in place. This system must be designed to ensure that food is safe to eat and free from contamination.

In order to ensure compliance with the food safety management system, the food business operator must appoint a food safety manager. The food safety manager must have the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to carry out their duties effectively.

The food business operator must also have a food safety plan in place. This plan must detail the procedures and controls that will be used to ensure that food is safe to