Health Ministry: Whisky labels do not fall under purview of Food Act, Food Regulations

PETALING JAYA: The use of brand names “Timah” and “Omar” on whisky labels does not fall under the purview of the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985, says the Health Ministry.

In a statement on Friday (Oct 22), the Health Ministry’s Food Safety and Quality Division said its responsibilities include offering food labelling advice to ensure labels do not go against the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985.