DRAFT

MALAYSIAN
STANDARD

13A003R0
STAGE: PUBLIC COMMENT (40.20)
DATE: 20/09/2014-19/11/2014

Raw-Unclean Edible Birdnest (EBN) House nest Specification

ICS: 67.120.01, 65.020.99

Descriptors: raw-unclean, edible-birdnest (EBN), house nest, specification

Copyright 2014

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Contents
Page

Committee representation .......................................................................................................... ii

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... iii

Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1

Normative references .................................................................................................... 1

Terms and definitions .................................................................................................... 1

Requirements .............................................................................................................. 1

Packaging ...................................................................................................................... 2

Labelling ........................................................................................................................ 3

Compliance .................................................................................................................... 3

Certification mark ........................................................................................................... 3

Premise requirements ................................................................................................... 3

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Legal requirements ........................................................................................................ 3

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Committee representation
The Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture (ISC A) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard was
developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Agrovet Certification
Department of Agriculture Malaysia
Department of Fisheries Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Department of Veterinary Services
Farmers Organisation Authority
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority
Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Malaysian Agrifood Corporation
Malaysian Association of Standards Users
Malaysian Palm Oil Association
Malaysian Rubber Board
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia
Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities
National Seed Association
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Universiti Putra Malaysia

The Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets Ranching which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:

Chemical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd

CVW Ventures Sdn Bhd
Department of Standards Malaysia
Ministry of Health Malaysia (Food Safety and Quality Division)
Ministry of Housing and Local Authorities
Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia
Persatuan Pengusaha Burung Layang-Layang Kuala Krai
Persekutuan Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia
Pertubuhan Gabungan PengusahaPengusaha Burung Walit Malaysia
SIRIM Berhad (Industrial Biotechnology Research Centre)
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
Town And Country Planning Department
Universiti Putra Malaysia (Faculty of Veterinary Medicines)
Veterinary Association Malaysia
XPOE Global Sdn Bhd
Co-opted members:
A.C. Lam Enterprise
Institute Kimia Malaysia
Koperasi Pengusaha Burung Walit
Persatuan Pengeksport Sarang Burung Malaysia
The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia
Observer
Technical Adviser to PM's Special Envoy to China

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FOREWORD
This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets
Ranching under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture.
Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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House nest - Specification
1 Scope
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for the authenticity, quality and grading of
raw-unclean edible-birdnest (EBN) harvested from birdnest premises.

2 Normative references
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the normative reference (including any amendments) applies.
MS 2273, Good Animal Husbandry Practice - Edible-nest Swiftlet ranching and its premises

3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1

raw-unclean edible birdnest (EBN)

This is also known as Unclean Birdnest Raw Material (UBRM) (Yan Wo raw material). It is the
secretion from the salivary gland of the edible-nest Swiftlet belonging to Aerodramus species.
It is harvested from edible-nest Swiftlet premises. It can be subjected to, but not limiting to,
sorting, drying, grading, trimming, weighing and packing but without any cleaning process.
3.2

arc shape

Any EBN of the shape of a segment of a circle, formed naturally on a flat surface at the
premises.
3.3

angular shape

Any EBN of angular shape of less than 90, formed naturally on an angular surface at the
premises.
3.4

fragment

A splintered or broken part of EBN.

3.5

accredited laboratory

Laboratory that has been accredited by the Department of Standards Malaysia.

4 Requirements
4.1

Requirements of post-harvest handling raw-unclean EBN

4.1.1 Raw-unclean EBN shall be obtained from ranch that has been implemented with
good animal husbandry practice (MS 2273).
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4.1.2 The raw-unclean EBN shall be handled with care at all times with minimum exposure
to high temperature.
4.1.3

Every batch of nest harvested shall be recorded.

4.1.4 All raw-unclean EBN shall be kept in suitable protective containers and kept in
storage room. The storage conditions are as below:
a)

premises shall have a facility for proper storage of raw-unclean EBN; and

b)

store shall be kept dry and clean at all times with adequate ventilation.

4.1.5

The premise shall practice good pest-control.

4.2

Preliminary sorting and removal of foreign material process

4.2.1 The raw-unclean EBN may be sorted according to shape, size, or/and foreign
material.
4.2.2 The raw-unclean EBN may be trimmed accordingly using suitable equipment to
remove foreign material such as dirt, eggshell, cement, paint, and splinters.
4.3

Classification

Raw-unclean EBN shall be classified according to Table 1.

Table 1. Classification of raw-unclean EBN

4.3.1

Classification

Type

Arc shape

Angular shape

Fragment

The illustration of each shape is shown in Annex A.

4.3.2 The authenticity and quality of raw-unclean EBN shall be determined in accordance
with the method given in Table 2.
Table 2. Authenticity and quality requirements for raw-unclean EBN
Category

Authenticity
Analyses

4.3.3

Parameters

Sialic acid
(N,N-acetylneuraminic acid)

Maximum level

Present

Methods of tests

AOAC High Performance Liquid

Chromatography (HPLC) method

All tests shall be done by the accredited laboratory.

5 Packaging
5.1 The raw-unclean EBN shall be packed in suitable protective containers to provide
protection from hazards (physical, chemical and biological) during handling and
transportation.
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5.2 The materials used for packing shall be food grade, clean, non-toxic, and capable of
withstanding damage during handling and transportation of the raw-unclean EBN.
5.3
Stamps bearing trade specifications are allowed provided the substance used for the
printing or labelling is non-toxic.

6 Labelling
The raw-unclean EBN package shall be labelled with the following particulars:
a) name of produce (i.e. raw-unclean EBN);
b) grade;
c) batch number/barcode/ Quick Response Code (QRC) or its equivalent;
d) net weight (in metrics system);
e) name and address of packers, distributors/exporters and/or importers;
f)

date of packing;

g) company registration number (where applicable); and

h) country of origin ( e.g. Malaysia).

7 Compliance
Each produce which is inspected by a competent authority and found conforming to the
requirements of this Malaysian Standard at the time of inspection shall be deemed to comply
with this Malaysian Standard.

Certification mark

Each container, may by arrangement with a recognised certification body, be marked with the
certification mark of that body, provided that the product conforms to the requirements of this
Malaysian Standard.

Premise requirements

The premises where the raw-unclean EBN produce is acquired shall prescribe to MS 2273
(for ranches).

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Legal requirements

The product in all other aspects shall comply with the requirements of the legislations
currently in force in Malaysia.

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Annex A
(informative)
A ) Title: Arc shape (Type 1)

B) Title: Angular Shape (Type 2)

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Acknowledgements
Members of Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture (ISC A)
Mr Chan Han Hee (Chairman)
Ms Irma Munirah Alias (Secretary)
Ms Norma Othman/
Ms Siti Saudah Hassim
Ms Yeo Mooi Eim
Dr Zaliha
Mr Mohd Noorhafiz Mohd Nasir
Tuan Haji Mohd Salim Haji Taha
Mr Ishak Abbas/
Mr Alias Jusoh
Dr Gulam Shah Fazal Din
Mr Rosdi Koter
Mr Ricky Yong Yew Keong/
Mr Lim S H
Dr Zabedah Mahmood/
Dr Ramli Mohd Noor
Ms Annie Mitin
Mr Ong Kim Pin
Dr. Masahuling Benong/
Dr. Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Aris
Haji Azini Mohd Shahid
Mr Syamsu Erwin Muhamad Lagis
Dr Mohammed Selamat Madom,/
Tn Haji Mohd Nasir Warris
Prof Madya Dr Mohd Said Saad/
Prof Madya Dr Abdul Shukor

AgroVet Certification
SIRIM Berhad
Department of Agriculture Malaysia
Department of Fisheries Malaysia
Department of Veterinary Services
Department of Standards Malaysia
Farmers Organization Authority
Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority
Federation of Livestock Farmers Association
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association (MFEA)
Malaysian Agricultural Research and
Development Institute
Malaysian Association of Standard Users
Malaysian Palm Oil Association
Malaysian Rubber Board
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Ministry of Plantation Industries and
Commodities
National Seed Association
Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Members of Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets Raching

Ms Ridzwan Kasim (Chairman)
Ms Irma Munirah Alias (Secretary)
Mr Victor Choong
Mr Lavernt Chen
Mr Mohd Noorhafiz Mohd Nasir
Tuan Haji Jamal Khair /
Ms Ruhana/
Ms Faridah Malik Shari/
Ms Zawiyah Shariff
Ms Zurina Elyas
Mr Ooh Hock Lye/
Mr Hisham Mustakem/
Mr Lim Thean Siew
Mr Mohamad Azani Mohamad Zin
Dato Lee Yuen Fong
Mr Tan Boon Teet/
Mr Ho Chung Loong/
Mr Loo Tai Yip/
Mr Lim Lai Soon/
Mr Chong Yoke Choy/
Ms Chew Yoke Ping/
Mr Wong Kam Fatt/
Mr Hing Wah Ang/
Dr Ho Boon Chan
Ms Thavamantihevi/
Ms Sarifah Rejab
Datuk Ir Fong Tian Yong,
Mr Farid Ibrahim/
Ms Nadzirah Tajul Malek
Dr K Nadarajah

Department of Standards Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad
Chemical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd
CVW Ventures Sdn Bhd
Department of Standards Malaysia
Ministry of Health Malaysia (Food Safety and
Quality Division)

Ministry of Housing and Local Authorities

Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia

Persatuan Pengusaha Burung Layang-Layang

Kuala Krai
Persekutuan Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung
Malaysia
Pertubuhan Gabungan Pengusaha-Pengusaha
Burung Walit Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad (Industrial Biotechnology Research

Centre)
Technical Adviser to PM's Special Envoy to China
Town And Country Planning Department
XPOE Global Sdn Bhd

Co-opted members
Mr A.C.Lam
Dato Chang Eng Thuan
Mr Leong Man Loong/
Mr Ou Dai Foo

A.C. Lam Enterprise

Institute Kimia Malaysia
Koperasi Pengusaha Burung Walit

Observer
Technical Advisor to PMs Special Envoy to China

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