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Food Safety and Quality Division,
Ministry of Health Malaysia
MCS 1/REV.1
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1
2. DEFINITIONS
1. INTRODUCTION
The Malaysian Certification Scheme for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
system (MCS HACCP) describes procedures which apply to food premises in
gaining HACCP certification. The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Health
(MOH), which requires the food premises to set up and implement a HACCP
system that meets the MCS HACCP criteria, followed by the application and
granting of the certification. The certification process includes adequacy,
compliance and any follow-up audits by appointed a n d certified auditors. The
MOH will verify the maintenance of the certified HACCP system through
surveillance audit. The certification is granted for specific food product and is not a
blanket certification for all types of food product w i t h i n a food premise.
2. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this scheme, the following definitions shall apply:
2.2 Audit
An independent, systematic examination of objective evidence, performed by
trained personnel, to determine whether the activities of the HACCP systems and
the related results comply with planned arrangements and whether these
arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve food safety
objectives.
2.3 Auditor
A person formally appointed by MOH with technical competency in the HACCP
system and audit, including food processing technology.
2.4 Conformance
Conformance means a c t i v i t i e s a r e c a r r i e d o u t a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
e s t a b l i s h e d procedures as laid out in the HACCP Plan and the PRP documents.
2.5.1 Observation
A recommendation given to affect an improvement.
2.5.2 Minor
A deviation of the HACCP-based system relative to HACCP procedures and
facility sanitation or others which are not likely to reduce materially the
facility's ability to meet acceptable sanitation requirements or ensure food
safety.
2.5.3 Major
A significant deviation from planned requirements MS1480, such that
maintenance of safety is inhibited . Major non-conformance represents an
unacceptable safety risk without constituting an overall system failure in the
area concerned.
2.5.4 Serious
A severe deviation from planned requirements MS1480, such that
maintenance of safety is impacted. Serious non-conformance represents a
very significant omission or failure in the food safety system, one that has a
direct and adverse effect on the safety of the product.
2.7 Checklist
A list that contains points/elements that may be considered during assessment. It is
used as aide-memoire to promote uniformity in assessment.
2.8 Certification
Procedure by which MOH as the officially recognized body provide written
assurance that the food safety control and management systems conform to MCS
HACCP requirements
2.9 Compliance
Compliance means the HACCP plan and pre-requisites and their implementation
meet MCS HACCP requirements.
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2.11 Establishment
Any premises comprising groups of people and facilities that are involved in the food
preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, storage, transportation,
distribution, handling or offering for sale or supply in any sector of the food chain.
2.15 On site-audit
An audit that is conducted at the auditee's establishment.
Auditor expenditure are including airfares, food, accommodation, mileage and other
cost incurred by the auditor(s) for compliance and follow-up onsite auditing will be
borne by the company.
3. OBJECTIVE
4. SCOPE
This guideline describes the requirements for food establishments to obtain and
maintain the HACCP certification from MOH.
5. BENEFITS
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6.4 The HACCP system shall be developed based on the Malaysian Standard
1480 - Food Safety according to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
(HACCP) System and any other requirements imposed by the importing
country/countries.
6.5 GMP/PRP system shall be in place and documented based on the Malaysian
Standard 1514 - Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Food and any other
requirements imposed by the importing country/countries.
6.6 The HACCP a nd PRP Manual shall be available with the minimum content
as stated in Appendix 1, Contents of HACCP and PRP Manual. The Manual
shall be duly signed and dated by the company management with executive
responsibility.
6.7 The HACCP system and PRP system should have been implemented for a
minimum of three (3) months prior to application.
7. NEW CERTIFICATION
The premise shall submit the documents according to the checklist as in Appendix 3,
HACCP Certification Scheme New/ Added Product Application Checklist within two
(2) weeks after submission of online application. MOH will verify the completeness of
the application and issu e th e qu ot a t ion to t he ap p lica n t.
*A registered company can have more than one establishment. The address can be
the same or different from one another. Choose only the establishment(s) that needs
to apply for HACCP Certification.
The premise shall pay the required fee as listed in Appendix 4 within one (1) month
from the quotation date. Certification for new application fee and auditor expenditure
fee shall be made payable to “SECRETARY GENERAL, MINISTRY OF
HEALTH MALAYSIA”, by bank draft or postal order separately. Payment by
personal or company cheque will not be accepted.
7.3.1 Compliance audit consist of adequacy and on-site audit. Flow chart for
compliance audit is shown in Appendix 5.
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7.3.2 MOH will seek approval from Finance Department to use auditor expenditure
fee after receiving payment from premise.
7.3.3 MOH will appoint a t l e a s t two (2) auditors for the audit. The names of
the auditors will be made known to the premise by letter. For compliance
audit the MOH will send the applicant’s documentations to the audit team.
Audit arrangements will be made between the lead auditor and the
applicant.
7.3.4 Upon receipt of the complete documentations, the auditors conduct an
adequacy audit on the HACCP Manual and PRP Manual. The lead auditor
collates comments on the adequacy audit and prepares the Adequacy
Report on the Manual for the premise. The applicant must submit updated
HACCP Manual and PRP Manual to the auditor.
7.3.5 On-site audit will be carried out after receiving the updated HACCP Manual
and PRP Manual. The lead auditor contacts the premise for the on-site
compliance audit appointment and sends out an audit plan to the premise
and the auditor(s). A l l t h e d o c u m e n t a n d r e c o r d s h a l l b e r e a d i l y
a v a i l a b l e a n d t h e p r o c e s s i n g a c t i vi t i e s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e
d u r i n g o n - s i t e a u d i t . The auditors will present audit finding during the
closing meeting.
7.3.6 The premise shall respond to co r re ct i ve action requests (CAR’s) issued
within two (2) weeks after the on-site audit. Corrective action shall be taken
within the stated period as agreed and a maximum of six (6) month will be
given to rectify the CAR. If the s i x ( 6 ) m o n t h s period is exceeded without
valid justification, the premise would have to reapply. Follow up audit shall be
carried out within two (2) weeks after all CARs have been rectified by the
premise. Follow up audit can be on-site a u d i t a n d / or document audit.
7.3.7 The lead auditor prepares final recommendation report to the MOH within
five (5) days after all CARs have been closed out.
7.3.8 The premise is given a maximum of one ( 1 ) year from the first on-site
audit for all the audit process to be completed and all corrective action to be
closed out. If the one (1) year period is exceeded, the premise would have
to reapply.
8. SURVEILLANCE
The premise shall pay the required fee as listed in Appendix 4. Surveillance fee
shall be made payable to “STATE HEALTH DIRECTOR”, by bank draft or
postal order. Payment by personal or company cheque will not be accepted.
9. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION
Certification is subject to renewal f o r every three (3) years. Application for renewal
of certification shall be made as early as six (6) months before expiry date.
9.2 Fees
The premise shall pay the required fee as listed in Appendix 4. Renewal fee shall
be made payable to “SECRETARY GENERAL, MINISTRY OF HEALTH
MALAYSIA”, by bank draft or postal order. Payment by personal or company
cheque will not be accepted.
9.3.1 MOH will appoint a t l e a s t two (2) auditors for the audit upon receiving
application and payment from premise. The names of the auditors will be
made known to the premise by letter. Flow chart for renewal audit is shown
in Appendix 8.
9.3.2 Audit arrangements will be made between the lead auditor and the
applicant. A l l t h e d o c u m e n t a n d r e c o r d s h a l l b e r e a d i l y
a v a i l a b l e a n d t h e p r o c e s s i n g a c t i vi t i e s s h a l l b e a v a i l a b l e
d u r i n g o n - s i t e a u d i t . The auditors will present audit finding during the
closing meeting.
9.3.3 The premise shall respond to co r re ct i ve action requests (CAR’s) issued
within two (2) weeks after the on-site audit. Corrective action shall be taken
within the stated period as agreed and a maximum of six (6) month will be
given to rectify the CAR. If the s i x ( 6 ) m o n t h s period is exceeded without
valid justification, the premise would have to reapply.
9.3.4 Follow up audit shall be carried out within two (2) weeks after all CARs
have been rectified by the premise. Follow up audit can be on-site
a u d i t a n d / or document audit.
9.3.5 The lead auditor prepares final recommendation report to the MOH within
five (5) days after all CARs have been closed out.
The HACCP Certification Committee will conduct a meeting once (1) in a month or when
the need arises to approve recommendations given by the audit team leader. The
meeting will be chaired by the Director of the FSQD, Ministry of Health or appointed officer
and members of the committee will consist of officers from the FSQD.
The HACCP Certification awarded shall be valid for three (3) years.
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Application for HACCP certification of additional product(s) shall follow the same procedure
as application for new certification. The application shall be made via online system at
http://fosimdomestic.moh.gov.my/. Food premises wish to apply for HACCP certification of
additional product(s) shall fulfill the following requirements:
However, for the new plant within the same address, the premise shall apply for new
certification. Flow chart for application of new certification/ additional product(s) is
described in Appendix 2.
The premise shall submit the documents according to the checklist as in Appendix 3
within two (2) weeks after submission of online application. MOH will verify the
completeness of the application and issue th e qu o ta t io n t o t h e a p p lican t .
*A registered company can have more than one establishment. The address can be
the same or different from one another. Choose only the establishment(s) that needs
to apply for HACCP Certification.
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The premise shall pay the required fee as listed in Appendix 4 within one (1)
month from the quotation date . Certification for additional products fee and
auditor expenditure fee shall be made payable to “SECRETARY
GENERAL, MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA”, by bank draft or postal
order separately. Payment by personal or premise cheque will not be accepted.
13.3.8 The premise is given a maximum of one ( 1 ) year from the first on-site
audit for all the audit process to be completed and all corrective action to be
closed out. If the one (1) year period is exceeded, the premise would have
to reapply.
14. APPEAL
Technical Committee will be empowered to make decisions on any appeal lodged against
any application or certification. The appeal panel will consists of members who are
independent of the certification process, to ensure impartiality and prevent conflict of
interest.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY
It is the policy of the MOH to require its staff members and auditors to maintain
confidentiality of information and documentation belonging to any organization. The
auditor must not to disclose any information or documents obtained during the audit to the
third party, without the approval of the organization, except as required by the laws.
Auditors are also required to abide by the Ministry Code of Ethics for Auditors.
The MOH shall assess whether the requested changes merit an official
verification visit. If so, the MOH shall assign the auditor(s) to undertake
verification. Once approved, a supporting letter shall be issued with a copy sent
to the State Health Department.
MOH shall notify the affected the premise in writing to withdraw the HACCP Certification
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with a copy sent to the State Health Department. The premise shall not use the MOH
HACCP Logo at any product produced by the premise
All the HACCP certified holders are subjected to the following condition:-
a. The HACCP Certificate and Logo shall not be transferred nor shall its content be
altered.
b. Any changes to the name or address of the factory or premises, certification scope
or anything related thereto shall be informed in writing to the Senior Director of Food
Safety and Quality, Ministry of Health (MOH) for further action. Certification will be
automatically void shall factory or premises ceased.
c. The Certificate holder shall at all times be subject to inspection, monitoring and
enforcement conducted either by MOH.
d. The Certificate holder shall be held responsible for any abuse or misappropriation of
the Certificate. Any loss or damage of the Certificate shall immediately be informed
in writing to the Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality, MOH.
e. The use of the Certificate is subject to the laws and regulations that are currently in
force in the country.
f. The Certificate remains the property of Ministry of Health Malaysia. The Certificate
may be withdrawn or terminated at any time if there is violation of any laws or
regulations that are currently in force.
g. The use of the Logo is only allowed for food product that is being produced in the
premise as stated in the Certificate.
19. ENQUIRY
20. REFERENCES
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Appendix 1
List the name of each team member, their position in the company,
academic/technical qualification and their HACCP job function. Identify the
HACCP coordinator/leader who will coordinate/lead the team.
2. CONTROL OF OPERATION
2.1 Control of Food Hazards
2.2 Key aspects of hygiene control systems
2.3 Incoming Materials requirements
2.4 Supplier assurance programme
2.5 Packaging and storage
2.6 Water, steam and ice
2.7 Management and supervision
2.8 Documentation and records
2.9 Customer feedback and complaints
2.10 Recall procedures and traceability
8. INTERNAL INSPECTION
9. MANAGEMENT REVIEW
Appendix 2
Documents received
Yes
No
Reject Payment Applicant
Application
Yes
Acceptance of Application
AppointAudit Team
Approved
Premise Name
Premise
Address
Submission
Date
Please tick
A. CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION FORM *Yes (√) / No (X)
Applica Officer
nt
1. Online Application Form
2. A copy of SSM Certificate (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia)
3. A copy of Premise Licence from Local Authority
4. A copy of Company Audited Account
5. Two (2) copies of HACCP Manual
(Refer to Annex B below for minimum content of HACCP
Manual)
6. Two (2) copies of PRP/GMP Manual
(Refer to Annex C below for minimum content of PRP/GMP
Manual)
7. Training
a. Awareness and responsibilities
b. Training programmes
c. Instruction and supervision
d. Refresher training
Please submit all the documents above within two (2) weeks after submission of
online application to the address below:
Senior Director
Food Safety and Quality Division
Ministry of Health
Level 4, Menara Prisma
No 26, Jalan Persiaran Perdana
Presint 3, 62675 Putrajaya
(Attn: HACCP Certification Unit)
The application will be processed once completed documents are received. Failure to
submit the complete documents will affect your application.
____________________________________________________________________
Note :
Processed By :
....................................................
(Signature and Official Stamp) Date :
Appendix 4
Definition:
1. Big Industry (BI) Comprises 150 full time workers with an annual sale
turn-over of RM25 million
2. Small and Medium Comprises less than 150 full time workers with an
Industry (SMI) annual sale turn-over of not more than RM25 million
Note:
(**) Auditor expenditure is applicable for new application and certification for additional
products. It’s includes airfares, food, accommodation, mileage and other costs
incurred by the auditor such as follow-up audit.
Appendix 5
CAR Issuance
Premise to r e s p o n d within t w o
Response to CARs (2) weeks and completion of CARs
within six (6) month
B
B
Auditor to prepare f in a l a u d it
Final Audit Report and
report within five (5) days after
Recommendation closed-out of all CARs
Not
approved
Evaluation of Auditor’s
Recommendation by
Inform HACCP Certification
Applicant Committee
Approved
Receive payment
CAR Issuance
Submission of payment
Payment received.
Acceptance of Application
Details as in
Not Appendix 9
approved
Evaluation of Auditor’s MOH
Inform Recommendation by
Applicant HACCP Certification
Committee
Approved
CAR Issuance
Auditor to prepare f in a l a u d it
Final Audit Report and report within five (5) days after
Recommendation closed-out of all CARs
B
B
Not
approved
Evaluation of Auditor’s
Inform Recommendation by
Applicant HACCP Certification
Committee
Approved