The SGS Food Safety Testing Certification in Singapore

The Societe Generale de Surveillance S.A. (SGS), commonly known as SGS, is a globally leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. It is globally recognized for setting standards in quality and integrity. SGS is a comprehensive inspection agency capable of conducting various physical, chemical and metallurgical analyses, including both destructive and non-destructive tests. It provides clients with a complete set of quantity and quality inspections, along with relevant technical services. SGS offers pre-shipment inspection services, as well as a variety of services related to international trade, such as commodity technology, transportation and storage. The company supervises and manages all or any part of the commercial trade and operational processes related to buying, selling, trading, the migration of raw materials, industrial equipment and consumer goods.

Malaysia Halal Certification

“HALAL,” which means “permissible” in Arabic, is translated into Chinese as “清真” (Qīngzhēn). It refers to food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other products that conform to the habits and requirements of Muslim life.

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is a government agency and a leading authority in Malaysia’s Halal industry. It is widely recognized and respected in both the domestic and international markets.

JAKIM is one of the most recognized and influential Halal certification bodies globally. The HALAL certificates issued by this organization are widely accepted worldwide.

GMP Certification in Malaysia

“GMP” stands for Good Manufacturing Practice, and it is a set of mandatory standards applicable to industries such as pharmaceuticals and food. It requires companies to meet national hygiene and quality requirements in various aspects, including raw materials, personnel, facilities, equipment, production processes, packaging, transportation and quality control in accordance with relevant national regulations.

GMP mandates that manufacturing companies in industries like pharmaceuticals and food should have good production equipment, reasonable production processes, comprehensive quality management and strict testing systems to ensure the final product’s quality, including compliance with regulatory requirements such as food safety and hygiene.

MeSTI Good Manufacturing Practice Certification for the Food Industry

MeSTI (Makanan Selamat Tanggungjawab Industri)

MeSTI is a safety food certification logo accredited by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Malaysia. It ensures that the produced food meets quality standards through hygiene control of equipment and environment, sanitary control of the production process and product traceability.

Conditions for applying for MeSTI Good Manufacturing Practice Certification in the food industry include:

1. Industry Overview
2. Factory Organizational Structure
3. Industrial Area Plan (Including production flow, raw material transport flow and hygiene measures)
4. Employee Information
5. Market Scope
6. Industry Category
7. Production Process
8. Hygiene Management (Staff, toilets, tools & machinery and cleaning schedules)
9. Production license issued by the local government
10. GMP or HACCP Certification
11. Hygiene and food safety training and records
12. Employee vaccination records
13. Basic factory facilities
14. Pest control management
15. Waste management
16. Visitor management

Malaysia HACCP Certification

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) ensures the safety of food throughout processes such as production, processing, manufacturing, preparation and consumption. It is a scientific, rational and systematic method for hazard identification, assessment and control. HACCP serves as the foundation for determining the safety of products. Food producers find HACCP to be a more reliable method for controlling product safety than traditional end-product inspection. Its implementation can be considered as part of a cautious defense strategy. HACCP is recognized internationally and domestically as one of the most effective measures to control foodborne diseases. It has been approved by the FDA and the Codex Alimentarius Commission of the World Health Organization.

Malaysia Permulab Certification

Permulab Sdn. Bhd. holds certification from the Malaysian Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAMM) in accordance with ISO/ IEC 17025 requirements. The certification covers analysis for manufacturing, research & development, quality control and quality assurance. It encompasses all major aspects of laboratory and environmental analysis, is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Health and is utilized for both product export and local market assurance. According to Malaysian National Food Safety Regulations: For exported products, testing by Permulab Sdn. Bhd. is required to demonstrate compliance with standards for heavy metals, minerals and etc., ensuring the absence of excess levels and contamination to guarantee product quality. The testing and analysis results need to align with SGS food safety certification test reports. Export is permitted only after customs filing and Permulab certification ensures quality assurance and traceability in manufacturing and production.