PUTRAJAYA, The 17th National Food and Nutrition Safety Council (MKMPK) meeting today gave the green light for the proposal to implement the National Food Analysis Laboratory Holistic Framework over the next 10 years.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the framework aims, among other things, to enhance Malaysia’s food analysis capabilities and prepare the country to face the food security crisis.
‘This will be achieved through the development of (food) analytical capabilities and by improving the analysts’ competency, and employing cutting-edge technology,’ he told reporters after chairing the 17th MKMPK meeting today.
Chaired by the Minister of Health, the MKMPK serves as the highest advisory body to the government on matters related to national food safety and nutrition.
The MKMPK was established to strengthen cooperation and coordination among all agencies involved in the food supply chain, addressing new challenges in local, regional, and international food safety and nutrition.
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efly also said that the meeting agreed to enhance the implementation of calorie labeling on menus in food outlets, particularly in restaurant chains across the country.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
