TOPIC: Healthier Choice Logo (HCL)
First Published: November 2017 First Revision: May 2020 What is Healthier Choice Logo (HCL) Healthier Choice Symbol Programme INTRODUCTION of HCL The Aim Of This Initiative is to assist in addressing the rising incidence of those diseases and providing a framework on the development of healthy food supplies to Malaysian consumers. The HCL is intended to […]
APAC RMS Highlight Importance of Flavour and Healthier Innovation in the Region
A growing demand for unique flavours, healthier options and increased convenience is leading the growth of the sauces sector in Asia Pacic today. In this edition of the FNA Deep Dive, we take a closer look at the sector to find out how companies in the region are conducting product innovation to meet consumer demands […]
MATRADE Signs MoC with JETRO to Boost Trade in View of Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
6 APRIL 2021, KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo to further enhance trade promotion co-operation between Malaysia and Japan. The MoC was signed during the second leg of Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed […]
Pemerkasa: Facilities Increased for SMEs and Co-ops
PETALING JAYA: To assist SMEs in the financing, Bank Negara Malaysia has increased the Targeted Relief and Recovery Facility (TRRF) by RM2bil and the Automation and Digitalisation Facility (ADF) by RM700mil. “With this addition the facility provided by Bank Negara for SMEs stands at RM6bil. “A fund totalling RM200mil under the Malaysian Industrial Development Finance […]
Exporters Told to Learn Regulations in Their Exporting Countries
KUALA LUMPUR: Exporters need to know the importing countries’ regulations when exporting their products to ensure smoother transactions. “For example, the labelling of products will depend on the (importing) country,” said Linaco Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Joe Ling. “Also, exporting companies may need to modify their products to meet the foreign country’s safety and […]
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Exporters told to learn regulations in their exporting countries
KUALA LUMPUR: Exporters need to know the importing countries’ regulations when exporting their products to ensure smoother transactions. “For example, the labelling of products will depend on the (importing) country,” said Linaco Manufacturing (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Joe Ling. “Also, exporting companies may need to modify their products to meet the foreign country’s safety […]