Food Safety Legislation Science and Risk-Based Approaches to Harmonization - Food Safety Legislation in Malaysia

Abstract

Food safety legislation should be developed and updated taking into consideration specific needs of consumers and food producers, development in technology, emerging hazards, changing consumer demands and new requirements for trade, harmonization with international and regional standards, obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, as well as social, religious and cultural habits. The implementation of food safety legislation throughout the food chain is essential in establi shing an effective food safety system.