Malaysia Updates Food Contact Material Standards with New Ceramic Ware Regulations

On January 30, 2026, the Malaysian Minister of Health published the Food (Amendment) Regulations 2026 in the Federal Government Gazette [P.U. (A) 48]. This amendment to the Food Regulations 1985 introduces significant updates to the safety standards for food contact materials, specifically establishing new definitions and migration limits for heavy metals in ceramic ware. The regulations are set to come into operation on August 1, 2026.