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CODEX AND INTERNATIONAL SECTION ACTIVITIES 2017
In general, the Codex and International Section is responsible in coordinating Codex activities at the
national level and is also responsible for international and regional affairs related to food safety.

• CHAIR AND HOST COUNTRY FOR 25 SESSION OF THE CODEX COMMITTEE ON FATS
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AND OILS (CCFO)
The 25 Session of CCFO was successfully held from 27 February to 3 March 2017 in Kuala Lumpur,
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Malaysia (Image 4). The Session was chaired by Mrs. Noraini binti Dato’ Mohd. Othman, Senior Director
for Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Health. The Session was attended by participants from 41
member countries, one (1) member organisation and seven (7) international organisations.

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25 Session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO)
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Source: Food Safety and Quality Programme, MoH

PRE-MARKET APPROVAL ACTIVITIES 2017
• HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) CERTIFICATION SCHEME
As of December 2017, 562 certificates have been issued to food companies, which have been certified
under the HACCP Certification Scheme, MOH. The recognition of this certification has greatly assisted
the industry in meeting the requirements of the European Union (EU) and the United States of America
for the export of fish products and fish products.

• GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE (GMP) CERTIFICATION SCHEME
Until 31 December 2017, 582 certificates have been issued to food companies that have been certified
by GMP. This recognition enhances consumer confidence in products manufactured and helps the
industry to expand their market.

• MAKANAN SELAMAT TANGGUNGJAWAB INDUSTRI (MeSTI) CERTIFICATION SCHEME
MeSTI is a certification scheme which focuses on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to fulfill the
requirements provided under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009. Until 31 December 2017, 3,895 (50
per cent) food manufacturing premises have obtained certification MeSTI (Figure 6).

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