Checking Whether A Product Is Registered With The Ministry Of Health Malaysia
As a smart consumer, make sure the cosmetics and medicines you buy are registered with the authorities.
By Admin Sari Tani
There are so many cosmetics and medicines on the market today, whether sold at pharmacies, mall kiosks or online. As smart consumers who want to use products that are not harmful, we should make sure those products are approved and registered with the Ministry of Health Malaysia's authorities.
Where can you check a product's registration?
The authorities provide an online service to check whether a product on the market is registered. If it is registered, you can keep using it. If it is not in the records, the product is not registered.
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2026 update
This article was first published in 2015, when the agency was known as the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau (BPFK). It is now the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), and product searches are made through its official site, npra.gov.my. Registered medicines, traditional products and supplements carry a MAL number, while cosmetics carry a notification number. See also the difference between traditional, OTC and cosmetic products.
Information on this site is general knowledge and not a substitute for professional medical or regulatory advice. Refer to the relevant agencies for current requirements.
