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Countries of origin · 12 Nov 2026

Food from Malaysia: safety alerts and border rejections

Every food safety notice we track for products from Malaysia: EU RASFF alerts and border rejections, and the import refusals and recalls published by Japan, Australia, the US, the UK and Canada.

Notices, 12 months13prior 12 months: 22
Border rejections, 12 months6refused at the border
Top hazard, 3 yearsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)13 notices
Reported by2EU (RASFF), Australia

Notices per month

EU (RASFF)Australia
025710EU (RASFF), Nov 2022: 1NovEU (RASFF), Dec 2022: 1Australia, Dec 2022: 2EU (RASFF), Feb 2023: 2EU (RASFF), Apr 2023: 2EU (RASFF), May 2023: 1Australia, May 2023: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2023: 2Australia, Nov 2023: 2NovAustralia, Dec 2023: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2024: 1Australia, Feb 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Mar 2024: 3EU (RASFF), May 2024: 1Australia, May 2024: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2024: 1Australia, Aug 2024: 3Australia, Oct 2024: 1NovAustralia, Dec 2024: 3EU (RASFF), Jan 2025: 2Australia, Jan 2025: 2EU (RASFF), Mar 2025: 2MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2025: 1Australia, Jun 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2025: 3Australia, Jul 2025: 3EU (RASFF), Aug 2025: 1Australia, Aug 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2025: 1Australia, Oct 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Nov 2025: 1NovAustralia, Dec 2025: 1EU (RASFF), Jan 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Feb 2026: 2Australia, Feb 2026: 2Australia, Mar 2026: 1MayEU (RASFF), Jun 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Jul 2026: 2EU (RASFF), Aug 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Sep 2026: 1EU (RASFF), Oct 2026: 1Nov

Hazards, last 3 years

Additives (unauthorised or over li13Plant and marine toxins9Process and environmental contamin7Aflatoxins7Unauthorised novel food or GMO3Pesticide residues2Migration from packaging2Chlorpyrifos1Undeclared allergen1Histamine1Excess iodine1

Products, last 3 years

Prepared and snack foods8Nuts and seeds7Confectionery and cocoa7Cereals and bakery5Food supplements5Honey5Fats and oils4Feed and pet food2Beverages2Fruit and vegetables2Food contact materials2Herbs and spices2

Producers named in border rejections

Australia and Japan name the producer or shipper of each rejected consignment.

Latest notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
26 Oct 2026EUUnauthorized food additive E129 in Rice Puff from MalaisiaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Border rejection · not serious
14 Sep 2026EUDioxin in Palm Fatty Acid DestillateProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · not serious
18 Aug 2026EUDioxin in Palm Fatty Acid Distillate from MalaysiaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
24 Jul 2026EUunauthorised novel food ingredient Eurycoma Longifolia (Tongkat Ali) and prohibted substanUnauthorised novel food or GMOBorder rejection · serious
22 Jul 2026EUSildenafil and paracetamol in honey from MalaysiaOtherInformation · serious
9 Jun 2026EUSildenafil in beekeeping products from MalaysiaOtherInformation · serious
27 Mar 2026AUHoney lime mints
Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
23 Feb 2026AUPeanut crackers
Lotus Home Made Cookies Sdn Bhd
Aflatoxins
0.012 mg/kg
Border rejection
20 Feb 2026EUChlorpyrifos in sesame oil from MalaysiaChlorpyrifosInformation · potentially serious
11 Feb 2026AUCereal
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
6 Feb 2026EUUnlabeled/incorrectly labeled allergen (sesame) in ready-made ramen noodle dishes from theUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
28 Jan 2026EUHoney containing Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) from MalaysiaOtherInformation · potentially serious
5 Dec 2025AUConfectionery - mints
Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
3 Nov 2025EUFood supplement with novel food ingredients from MalaysiaUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
30 Oct 2025EUSuspected unauthorised food additive in Jelly mini-cups from MalaysiaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
23 Oct 2025AUConfectionery - mints
Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn. Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
12 Aug 2025AUMargarine
Unilever Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
8 Aug 2025EUsuffocation risk from consumption of and E407 - carrageenan unauthorised in jelly sticks fAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
29 Jul 2025AUTapioca chips - various flavours
Layang Food Industries Sdn Bhd
Plant and marine toxins
35 mg/kg, 110 mg/kg
Border rejection
14 Jul 2025AUMashed peanut
Win Win Food Industries Sdn Bhd
Aflatoxins
0.013 mg/kg (38% peanut: 0.015 x 0.38 = 0.006mg/kg (calculat
Border rejection
10 Jul 2025EUToo high content of benzoic acid in soft drink from MalaysiaAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
7 Jul 2025EUToo high content of glycidyl esters in cookies from MalaysiaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
7 Jul 2025EUNuevo alimento no autorizado (Extracto de Ganoderma lucidum - micelio) en bebida de soja sUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
7 Jul 2025AUTapioca chips
Ani Biskut
Plant and marine toxins
73 mg/kg
Border rejection
11 Jun 2025EUSe detecta la presencia de ésteres glicidílicos de ácidos grasos expresados como glicidol,Process and environmental contaminantsBorder rejection · potentially serious
11 Jun 2025AUMargarine
Unilever Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
26 Mar 2025EUSeveral pesticides detected in mini chillies from MalaysiaPesticide residuesAlert · potentially serious
12 Mar 2025EUHoney containing Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) from FranceOtherInformation · potentially serious
16 Jan 2025EUJackfruit Malaysia Pesticide ResiduePesticide residuesBorder rejection · potentially serious
13 Jan 2025AUPeanut crisps
CKC Food Industries (Malaysia)
Aflatoxins
0.052 mg/kg
Border rejection
13 Jan 2025AUPeanut candy
Lotus Home Made Cookies Sdn Bhd
Aflatoxins
0.1 mg/kg
Border rejection
8 Jan 2025EUMineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) in palm stearin, from MalaysiaProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
23 Dec 2024AUCrispy tapioca sticks
Lotus Home Made Cookies Sdn Bhd
Plant and marine toxins
124 mg/kg
Border rejection
16 Dec 2024AUCassava chips – various flavours
Lotus Home Made Cookies Sdn Bhd
Plant and marine toxins
66 mg/kg, 82 mg/kg
Border rejection
4 Dec 2024AUTapioca chips - various flavours
Ani Biskut
Plant and marine toxins
58 mg/kg
Border rejection
29 Oct 2024AUTapioca chips
Bangara Enterprise (Malaysia)
Plant and marine toxins
14 mg/kg
Border rejection
9 Aug 2024AUMackerel fish paste
Global Jaya Food Sdn Bhd
Histamine
212 mg/kg
Border rejection
7 Aug 2024AUPeanut cookies
GOOD SPECIAL FOOD PRODUCTS
Aflatoxins
0.046mg/kg
Border rejection
6 Aug 2024AUPeanut cake
MENG CHOON FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
Aflatoxins
0.045mg/kg
Border rejection
2 Aug 2024EUMOAH in palm fat powderProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
27 Jun 2024EUMigración global alimentos grasos no satisfactorio en envases de plástico de Malasia. / UnMigration from packagingBorder rejection · not serious
12 Jun 2024EUHoney-based foodstuff containing medicinal substances TADALAFIL and SILDENAFIL from MalaysOtherAlert · potentially serious
5 Jun 2024EUElevated Level of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in Hot Squid Corn Snack from MalaysiaOtherInformation · potential risk
21 May 2024AUCream crackers
Mondelez Malaysia Sales Snd Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
21 May 2024AUSusu sugar biscuits
Mondelez Malaysia Sales Snd Bhd
Excess iodine
n/a
Border rejection
14 May 2024EUFood supplements (composite products) with honey in their compositionn from a non approvedOtherBorder rejection · no risk
22 Mar 2024EULazez mini jellyOtherAlert · serious
19 Mar 2024EUMOAH in Palm Mid Fraction from Denmark // MOAH en aceite de Palma procedente de DinamarcaProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · potentially serious
6 Mar 2024EUStwierdzenie w wykazie suplementów diety składnika Eurycoma longifolia, produkcja: Polska/OtherInformation · potential risk
15 Feb 2024EUSuperación del Límite Global de Migración en recipientes de plástico aptos para microondasMigration from packagingInformation · serious
12 Feb 2024AUTapioca chips-chilli
Huat Huat Kouping (M) Sdn Bhd
Plant and marine toxins
67 mg/kg
Border rejection
12 Feb 2024AUTapioca - chilli chips with peanut and anchovies
Huat Huat Kouping (M) Sdn Bhd
Plant and marine toxins
44 mg/kg
Border rejection
9 Feb 2024AUNestrum original cereal
Nestle Products Sdn Bhd
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
22 Dec 2023AUTapioca chips
Bangara Enterprise (Malaysia)
Plant and marine toxins
89 mg/kg
Border rejection
28 Nov 2023AUPeanut crackers
HSS Confectionery Foodstuff Sdn Bhd
Aflatoxins
0.53 mg/kg
Border rejection
15 Nov 2023EUUnauthorised food additives (E407) in jelly cups from Malaysia via the NetherlandsAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
10 Nov 2023AUMulti-grain cereal original
Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad
Additives (unauthorised or over limit)
n/a
Border rejection
2 Nov 2023EUUnallowed presence of E407 in mini jelly from Malaysia.OtherAlert · serious
12 Jul 2023EUcandies with milk produtsOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
19 Jun 2023EUnieautoryzowana nowa żywność soplówka jeżowata (Hericium erinaceus) w suplemencie diety/ uUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk