DVS only vets overseas abattoirs, import of meat into M'sia not under its jurisdiction

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The import or entry of meat into the country, whether through smuggling or leakage at the country’s checkpoints, is outside the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Services Department (DVS).

A statement issued by DVS Thursday (April 15) stated that it is only responsible for conducting audit checks at abattoirs overseas for the purpose of export approval to Malaysia in accordance with the stipulated standard operating procedures (SOPs).