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FOOD TECHNOLOGY


67.020

Processes in the food industry


 
MS 1279 : 1992
Code of hygiene practices for the handling and processing of groundnuts (Peanuts).
This code of practice applies to groundnuts, also known as peanuts (Arachis hypogean L). It contains the minimum requirements of hygiene for form handling, transportation, storage, in-shell operations, commercial shelling and commercial processing. It covers all type and forms of row, dried groundnuts in-shell, shelled and processed Menglembu groundnuts.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1307 : 1993
Guide of the prepacking of vegetable.
This Malaysian Standard gives general guidance on the conditions and the methods of prepacking and packing for transport of the main types of vegetables sold fresh. Prepacking intended to protect goods against possible damage which may results in deterioration in their freshness and to facilitate in their marketing in as much as the products are well presented and suitable for self-service marketing.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1480 : 1999
Food safety according to hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system
Describes requirements for food safety according to hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system.
Price Code : B     Amendment 1:2001
 
MS 1500 : 2004
Halal food - Production, preparation, handling and storage - General guidelines (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard prescribes practical guidelines for the food industry on the preparation and handling of halal food (including nutrient supplements) and to serve as a basic requirement for food product and food trade or business in Malaysia
Price RM20
 
MS 1500 : 2004 (Terjemahan)
Garis panduan umum mengenai pengeluaran, penyediaan, pengendalian dan penyimpanan makanan halal
Price RM20
 
MS 1514 : 2001
General principles of food hygiene
This Malaysian Standard follows the food chain from primary production to the final consumer, setting out the necessary hygiene conditions for producing food which is safe and suitable for consumption. The document provides a base-line structure for other, more specific, codes applicable to particular sectors. Such specific codes and guidelines should be read in conjunction with this document and the Malaysian Standard MS 1480 : 1999 "Food Safety According to HACCP System".
Price Code : C
 
MS ISO 15161 : 2002
Guidelines on the application of ISO 9001:2000 for the food and drink industry
This Malaysian Standard gives guidance to organisations in applying the requirements of ISO 9001 during the development and implementation of a quality management system in the food and drink industry. This Malaysian Standards gives information on the possible interaction of the ISO 9000 series of standards and the hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system for food safety requirements. This Malaysian Standard is not intended for certification, regulatory or contractual use.
Price Code : D
 

67.040

Food products in general


 
MS 157 : 1997
Specification for oil palm seed for commercial planting (Second revision)
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality for oil palm seed for use in commercial planting.
Price Code : B     Amendment 1:2001
 
MS 235 : 1986
Specification for copra (First revision).
Two grades considered in terms of oil content, free fatty acids in extracted oil, colour in extracted oil and moisture content.
Price Code : B
 
MS 236 : 1989
Specification for palm kernels (First revision).
Prescribes requirements such as oil content, free fatty acids in extracted oil, moisture and volatile matter, and shell and dirt. Methods of sampling and test appended.
Price Code : C
 
MS 713 : 1981
Specification for canned kaya.
Gives requirements and methods of sampling and test.
Price Code : B
 
MS 813 : 1988
Specification for gelatin (First revision).
Requirements and test methods for gelatin that are used in good, pharmaceutical and microbiological media preparation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 818 : 1983
Specification for ice used in the fish and prawn industry.
Quality tolerances including bacteriological tolerances and other general and physical requirements. Does not cover requirements for the chemical tolerances. Amendment 1 : 1988.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1351 : 1994
Specification for coconut cream powder.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and analysis for coconut cream powder.
Price Code : E
 
MS 1381 : 1995
Specification for desiccated coconut.
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements, grades and methods of sampling and test for desiccated coconut. The standard defines several terms commonly used in the industry such as paring, kernel, etc. The quality requirements given in the standard include moisture, microbiological limits and grading requirements of desiccated coconut i.e. fine and medium. Packaging and marking requirements are also given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1529 : 2001
The production, processing, labelling and marketing of plant-based organically produced foods.
This Malaysian Standard applies to the following products which carry, or are intended to carry, descriptive labelling referring to organic production methods:
a) unprocessed plants and product; and
b) processed product for human consumption derived mainly from a) above
Price Code : D
 
MS ISO 5498 : 1994
Method of test for agricultural products : Determination of crude fibre content - General method.
This Malaysian Standard outline a conventional for determination of the crude fibre content of agricultural food products.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.050

General methods of tests and analysis for food products


 
MS 5 : Part 1 : 1997
Methods of sampling and test for white refined sugar : Part 1 : Chemical test (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the chemical test procedures for white refined sugar. The chemical test methods include determination of colour, moisture by loss on drying, polarisation, reducing sugars, sulphated ash, arsenic, lead, copper and sulphites. This standard supersedes MS 5 Part 1 : 1988.
Price Code : D
 
MS 81 : Part 1 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 1 : Determination of extraneous matter (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the methods of testing of extraneous matter by physical separation and weighing of the extraneous matter in a test portion. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 2 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 2 : Determination of total ash (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining total ash by destruction of organic matter by heating the test portion in contact with air to constant mass as a temperature of 550°C. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments' and MS 81 : Supp. : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 3 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 3 : Determination of acid-insoluble ash (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing of acid-insoluble ash by treatment of the total ash or of the water-insoluble ash obtained as described ISO 928 or ISO 929 respectively with hydrochloric acid, filtration, ignition and weight of the residue. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments, for Spices and Condiments' and MS 81 : Supp. : 1984 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 4 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 4 : Determination of moisture content-entrainment method (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the methods of testing of moisture content by azeotropic distillation using on organic liquid immiscible with water and collected in a graduated tube. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 5 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 5 : Determination of alcohol-soluble extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing of alcohol-soluble with ethanol, filtration, drying of the extract obtained and weight. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 6 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 6 : Determination of cold water extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing cold-water extract by extraction of a test portion with cold water, filtration, drying of the extract obtained and weighing. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 7 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 7 : Sampling (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of sampling for spices and condiments. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for
spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 8 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 8 : Determination of non-volatile extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining non-volatile ether extract by extraction of the material with dimethyl ether, removal of the volatile fractions, drying of the non-volatile residue and weighing. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 9 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 9 : Determination of filth (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining filth by washing the product with chloroform (after, if necessary, preliminary extraction with light petroleum) and examination of the washing for heavy filth and sand. Washing the product with water, with our without treatment with pancreatic enzyme, and agitation with light petroleum, the light filth collecting at the interface between the liquids after separation. Transference of the light filth to a filter paper and microscopical examination for contaminants such as insect fragments and rodent hairs.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 10 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 10 : Preparation of a ground sample for analysis (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of preparation of a ground sample for analysis by grinding the laboratory sample which has been previously mixed, to obtain particles of the size specified in the Malaysian Standard appropriate to the spice or condiment concerned or, it not specified, to obtain particles to size of approximately 1 mm.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 11 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 11 : Determination of volatile (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining oil by distillation of an aqueous suspension of the product, collection of the graduated tube containing a measured volume of xylene to fix the volatile oil, allowing the organic and aqueous phases to separate and reading the total volume of the organic phase. Calculation of the volatile oil content is done after deducting the volume of xylene.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 1 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 1 : Determination of refractive index (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index and animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 2 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 2 : Determination of titre (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the preparation of the water-insoluble fatty acids of animal and vegetable fats and oils and the determination of their solidification temperature, called conventionally the titre of the fats or oil. The methods is not applicable to fats and oils the titre of which is below 330°C.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 3 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 3 : Determination of saponification value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the saponification value of animal and vegetable fats and oils. If mineral acid is present, the results given by this method are not interpretable unless the mineral acids are determined separately.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 4 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 4 : Determination of iodine value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the iodine value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 5 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 5 : Determination of peroxide value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the peroxide value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 6 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 6 : Determination of mass per unit volume ("Litre Weight") in air.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the mass per unit volume ("litre weight") in air of animal and vegetables fats and oils in order to convent volume to mass or mass to volume. It is not applicable to fats which deposit crystals at the temperature of determination.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 7 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 7 : Determination of moisture and volatile matter content (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal or vegetable fats or oils.
- method A, using a sand bath or hot-plate
- method B, using a drying oven
Method B is applicable only to non-drying fats and oils with an acid value less than four. In no circumstances should lauric oils be analysed by this method.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 8 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 8 : Determination of ash.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of mass per unit volume ("litre weight") in air of animal and vegetable fats and oils in order to convert volume to mass or mass to volume. It is not applicable to fats which deposit crystals at the temperature of determination.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 9/1 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 9/1 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Rapid method using hexane extraction (First revision).
This Part of Malaysian Standard specifies the reference using diethyl ether extraction for the determination or the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. This method is not applicable to waxes and moreover gives approximate results with certain fats of high unsaponifiable matter content for example with fats derived from marine animals.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 9/2 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 9/2 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Rapid method using hexane extraction (First revision).
This Part of Malaysian Standard specifies the reference using three hexane extractions for the determination or the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. This method is applicable to all fats and oils but not to waxes.
Price Code : E
 
MS 252 : Part 10 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 10 : Determination of acid value and acidity (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods (titrimetric and potentiometric) for the determination of free fatty acids in animal and vegetables fats and oils. The acids are expressed preferably as the acid value or alternatively as acidity calculated conventionally. This method is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is not applicable to waxes.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 11 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 11 : Determination of anisidine value.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the anisidine value, which is a measure of the amount of aldehydes (principally 2-alkenals), in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 13 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 13 : Determination of cloud point.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cloud point of animal and vegetable fats.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 14 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 14 : Determination of smoke point.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of smoke point of animal and vegetable fats and oils. In the method, the liquid of melted fat is heated specified conditions so that its temperature riles at a specified rate. The temperature at which smoke is evolved is noted.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 15 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 15 : Determination of bleachability.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of the bleachability of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The methods reflect industrial practice in the refining of fats and oils. Method A is for the technical tallow and animal grease. Method B may be suitable for vegetable fats and oils when a two-stage bleaching process is to be simulated.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 16 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 16 : Determination of colour (First revision).
This revised Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of colour in animal and vegetable fats and oils. The methods consists of matching the colour of the light transmitted through a specific depth of liquid fat or oil to the colour of the light originating from the same source, transmitted through glass colour standards.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 17 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 17 : Determination of test sample.
This standard specifies procedures for the preparation of a test sample from a laboratory sample of animal or vegetable fats and oils for the purpose of analysis. The method is not applicable to emulsified fats such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, etc.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 18 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 18 : Sampling (First revision).
This standard describes methods of sampling crude or processed animal and vegetable fats and oils, referred to as fats hereafter whatever the origin and whether liquid or solid. It also describes the apparatus used for this process.
Price Code : C
 
MS 252 : Part 19 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 19 : Determination of water content-entrainment method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination, by entrainment, of the water content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The method is applicable to products having water contents greater than or equal to 0.5% (m/m)
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 20 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 20 : Determination of specific extinction in ultra-violet light.
This Malaysian Standard measures the extinction coefficient at 233 nm and 269 nm corrected for carotene content, by correlating between the absorption at 233 nm and 269 nm and the presence of primary (mainly 233 nm) and secondary (mainly 269 nm) oxidation products. Apart from palm oil and palm products, the procedure is also applicable to all other fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 21 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 21 : Rapid method for the preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a rapid for the preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids. It is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils of free fatty acid content below 5%. This method involves the methanolysis of the glycerides in an alkaline medium.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 22 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 22 : Determination of fatty acid methyl esters by gas-liquid chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard provided general guidance for the application of gas-liquid chromatography to determine qualitatively and quantitatively the fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) prepared according to the procedure given in Part 21 'Rapid method for the preparation of methyl esters of patty acids'. The method involves the separation of FAME by gas-liquid chromatography of a methylated oil or fat sample under isothermal or programmed conditions. Identification is made reference to a reference standard methyl esters solution. Content determination is carried out by peak areas ratio.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 23 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 23 : Detection and identification of antioxidants liquid chromatographic method.
This Malaysian Standard determine propyl ggllate, 2,4,5-trihydroxybutyrophonone; tert-butylhydroquinone, nordihyroguaiaraetic acid; 2 and 3 tert-butyl-4-hyroxyanisole; 2,6-tert-butyl-4-hydroxymethylphenol; 2,6-ditert-4-hydroxytoluene in oils under the conditions of the test. This method is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils and shortenings. The antioxidants are dissolved in hexane, partitioned into acetonitrile and then separated by reverse-phase gradient elution by high performance liquid chromatography and detected at 280 nm.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 24 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 24 : Determination tocopherols and tocotrienols in vegetable oils and fats by high performance liquid chromatographic method.
This Malaysian Standard describes a procedure for the determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols in vegetables oils and fats by high performance liquid chromatographic. The procedure is not directly applicable to processed products, such as margarine containing tocopherol esters, but it may be used to determine tocopherols in the unsaponifiable matter obtained from such products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 25 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 25 : Determination oil gallates content - molecular absorption spectrometric method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a molecular absorption spectrometric method permitting the separate determination of propy-, octyl - and dodecyl gallates, used as antioxidants in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : E
 
MS 252 : Part 26 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 26 : Determination of composition of the sterol fraction - Method using gas chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a gas chromatographic method using packed or capillary columns for the determination of the composition of the sterol fraction of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : D
 
MS 252 : Part 27 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 27 : Determination of solid fat content-pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of solid fat content in animal and vegetable oils using low-resolution pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance. Alternative thermal pretreatments are specified according to whether or not the fat exhibits pronounced polymorphism. The methods involve the preparation of test portions at specified temperatures for parallel measurement.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 30 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 30 : Determination of 1, monoglycerides and free glycerol contents.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of 1 monoglycerides content and of free glycerol content consecutively on the same test portion.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 31 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 31 : Determination of polyethylene - type polymers.
This Malaysian Standard specifies the reference method for the determination of polyethylene-type polymers in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 32 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 32 : Determination of insoluble impurities content (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the insoluble impurities content of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 33 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 33 : Determination of cold stability.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of cold stability of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 34 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 34 : Determination of polymerised triglycerides by gel-permeation High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for the determination of the content of polar compounds in animal and vegetable fats and oils. In the method, separation of a test portion by column chromatography into non-polar compounds. Elution of the non-polar compounds and weighing of them. Determination of the polar compounds by difference.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 35 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 35 : Determination of polar compounds content.
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for the determination of content of polar compounds in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 405 : 1976
Methods of sampling and test for starches.
Appended are test methods for colour and cleanliness, particle size, moisture content, protein, fibre, acid insoluble ash, sulphur dioxide, pH of aqueous extract, apparent viscosity, acidity and starch content.
Price Code : E
 
MS 882 :1992
Methods of sampling and test for fish and fishery products (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the methods of sampling and methods of test for fish and fishery products.
Price Code : C
 
MS 897 : 1984
Methods of tests for sweets and confectionery.
Determination of moisture content, sulphated ash, acid insoluble ash, reducing sugars, sucrose, fat, protein, sulphur dioxide, arsenic, lead, copper and zinc prescribes.
Price Code : C
 
MS 954 : Part 1 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 1 : Determination of moisture content.
Involves the mixing of the test portion with sand and ethanol, pre-drying of the mixture on a sand-bath and drying to constant mass at 102 ± 2 degrees C.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 2 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 2 : Determination of total ash (First revision)
Involves the addition of magnesium acetate solution to a test portion, drying and incineration at temperature of 550 degrees C to 600 degrees C. After cooling, mass of residue determined for further calculations.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 3 : 1985
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 3 : Measurement of pH.
Two procedures are given: the procedure for products which can be homogenized and for products which cannot be homogenized.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 4 : 1985
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 4 : Determination of total fat content.
Specifies a method for the determination of total fat content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 5 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 5 : Determination of free fat content (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of free fat content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 6 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 6 : Determination of starch content.
Specifies a method for the determination of starch content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 7 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 7 : Determination of glucono delta lactone content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of glucono delta lactone content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 8 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 8 : Determination of L- (+) - glumatic acid content (Reference method).
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the L-(+)- glumatic acid content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 9 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 9 : Determination of L- hydroxyproline content (First revision)
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the L- hydroxyproline content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 10 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 10 : Determination of total phosphorus content (Reference method).
Specifies a reference method for the determination of total phosphorus content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 11 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 11 : Determination of nitrogen content.
Specifies the Kjeldhal method for the determination of the nitrogen content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 12 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 12 : Determination of chloride content (as sodium chloride) (First revision)
Prescribes the methods for determining the following: Chloride content (as sodium chloride), proportion of total solids/meat to gravy.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 13 : 1989
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 13 : Determination of metal contaminants.
Prescribes test methods which are applicable to meat and meat products such as burgers, frankfurters, canned meat, and other similar products. The test methods include determination of arsenic, tin, antimony, mercury, lead, copper, zinc and cadmium.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 14 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 14 : Determination of nitrite content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the nitrite content in meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 15 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 15 : Determination of nitrate content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the nitrate content in meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 16 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 16 : Detection of polyphosphates.
Specifies a method for the detection of linear condensed phosphates in meat and meat products by thin layer chromatographic separation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1026 : 1986
Method for the analysis for dried milk and dried milk products - Determination of insolubility index.
Describes a method of determining the insolubility index, as a means of assessing the solubility of dried whole milk, dried partly skimmed milk and dried skimmed milk (defined in MS 599 and MS 760), whether non-instant or instant.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1101 : 1988
Methods of sampling and test for gelatin.
Describes sampling procedures and test methods for gelatin. The test methods include determination of moisture, gel strength, total ash, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen, zinc, arsenic, lead, copper, total bacteria and E. coli
Price Code : D
 
MS 1110 : Part 1 : 1988
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 1 : Detection of salmonellae.
Specifies a reference method for the detection of salmonellae in all kinds of meat and meat products.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1110 : Part 2 : 1989
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 2 : Detection and enumeration of coliforms and Escherichia coli.
Prescribes a test method to determine the presence of coliforms and E. coli in meat and meat products such as meatburgers, meat frankfurters, canned meat and other similar products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1110 : Part 3 : 1989
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 3 : Enumeration of mesophilic aerobic plate count.
Specifies a reference method for the enumeration of viable mesophilic aerobic microorganism in meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1110 : Part 4 : 1989
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 4 : Detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus.
Specifies a reference method for the detection of and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1110 : Part 5 : 1988
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 5 : Detection of Clostridum perfringens.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a reference method for the detection of clostridium perfringens in meat and meat products or other food products intended for human consumption.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1119 : 1988
Method of analysis for Malaysian cocoa butter and Malaysian cocoa powder.
Describes reference methods of analysis for Malaysian cocoa powder (Appendices A to H) and Malaysian cocoa butter (Appendices J to R).
Price Code : G
 
MS 1120 : 1988
Methods of sampling and test for sauces.
Prescribes the method of sampling and methods for determining the following: total solids; acidity (as acetic acid); pH; total sugars; salt (as sodium chloride); total nitrogen; amino nitrogen; relative density; arsenic, lead; copper; tin; benzoic acid; sulphur dioxide and mould count (Howard).
Price Code : C
 
MS 1194 : 1991
Methods for determination of crude protein in foods and feeds
This Malaysian Standard prescribed the Macro Kjeldahl methods for the determination of nitrogen content and specifies the factors used in converting nitrogen to crude protein for various foods and feeds. The Auto Kjeldahl method used should be according to the manufacturer recommendations.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1384 : 1995
Methods of sampling and test for soft brown sugar and brown sugar.
This Malaysian Standard is based on MS 5 : Part 1 : 1988 Methods of Sampling and Test for White Refined Sugar. The standard specifies the methods of sampling and test for soft brown sugar and brown sugar. It includes the test methods for determination of colour, moisture, polarization, reducing sugars, sulphated ash, arsenic, lead and copper.
Price Code : C
 
MS ISO 1572 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Preparation of ground sample of known dry matter content.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of preparing a ground sample of tea and a determining its dry matter content, for use in analytical determination which require the results to be expressed on the dry basis.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1573 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Determination of loss in mass at 103°C.
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determination of the loss in mass when tea is heated in air at 103°C.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1575 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Determination of total ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of test determination total ash from tea by destruction of organic matter by heating at 525 + 25°C to constant mass.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1576 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Determination of water soluble ash and water insoluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of water soluble ash and water-insoluble ash of tea by the extraction of the total ash with hot water, filtration through
ashless filter paper, ignition and weighing of the residua to determine the insoluble ash calculation of the soluble ash calculation of the soluble ash by difference.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1577 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Determination of acid insoluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method for the determination of the acid-insoluble ash from tea by treatment of the total ash with hydrochloric acid solution, filtration, ignition and weighing of the residue.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1578 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Determination of alkalinity of water-soluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of for the determination of the alkalinity of water-soluble ash of tea by titration of a filtrate from the determination of water-soluble ash, with standard hydrochloric acid solution, using methyl orange as indicator.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1839 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : Sampling.
This Malaysian Standard outlines methods for the sampling of tea. It applies to sampling from containers of all sizes.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 5498 : 1994
Method of test for agricultural products : Determination of crude fibre content - General method.
This Malaysian Standard outline a conventional for determination of the crude fibre content of agricultural food products.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.060

Cereals, pulses and derived products


 
MS 84 : 1998
Specification and grades for paddy (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard covers the standardisation, grading, sampling and testing for paddy. This standard is the first revision of MS 84, Specification and Grades for Padi which was published in 1973. The first revision incorporates a number of modifications such as:
(a) Standards and grades for paddy have been amended to suit the current practice of marketing paddy.
(b) General format of Malaysian Standard has been updated.
This standard shall supersede MS 84 : 1973.
Price Code : A
 
MS 85 : 1988
Specification for wheat flour (First revision).
Requirements for following types of wheat flour; white flour, wholemeal flour, self-raising flour, enriched flour, starch :
Price Code : C
 
MS 225 : 1997
Specification for grading of milled rice (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, grading, as well as methods of sampling and test for milled rice. The major changes featured in this revision are in the grading and requirements for milled rice. This standard supersedes MS 225 : 1974.
Price Code : C
 
MS 241 : 1998
Specification for bread (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard Specification prescribes the requirements and methods of analysis for white bread, wholemeal and enriched bread. This standard is the first revision of MS 241 : 1974. The major changes featured in the revision are as follows:
1. Some changes in the type and amounts of additives used.
2. The addition of 'Nutrient Supplement' to the ingredients.
3. Some changes in the requirements for bread.
This standard is intended to supersede MS 241 : 1974.
Price Code : E
 
MS 469 : 1993
Specification for rice (Oryza sativa) seed for planting (First revision)
Contains definitions and requirements for selection, specific field quality and seed quality.
Price Code : A
 
MS 526 :1988
Specification for instant noodles.
For noodles cooked in less than 4 minutes. Requirements and methods of test for moisture, cooking time, protein content and acid value are specified.
Price Code : B
 
MS 673 : 1988
Specification for canned sweet corn (First revision).
Requirements included colour, styles, packing, medium, ingredients, preservatives, colour of product, flavour, consistency, minimum drained weight, fill of container and microbiological requirements.
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 712 : 1988
Cereals and cereals products - Determination of moisture content (Basic reference method).
This Malaysian standard is identical with ISO 712:1985.
The standard specifies a routine reference method for the determination of the moisture content of cereals and cereal products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 716 : 1982
Recommendation for processed cereal-based foods for infants and children.
Provides nutritional requirements and methods of analysis. Also includes definitions of terms.
Price Code : B
 
MS 807 : 1991
Specification for light soya sauce (First revision).
Prescribes requirements and test methods to determine total nitrogen salt, pH, arsenic, lead, benzoic acid and amino nitrogen.
Price Code : A
 
MS 955 : 1985
Specification for beehoon (Rice vermicelli).
This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for beehoon (rice vermicelli)
Price Code : B
 
MS 997 : 1986
Specification for canned beans in tomato sauce.
Covers ingredients, process, quality and hygiene requirements.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1112 : 1988
Specification for instant beehoon (instant rice vermicelli).
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for instant beehoon (instant rice vermicelli).
Price Code : B
 
MS 1191 : 1991
Specification for cereal-based snack foods.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and methods of test for cereal-based snack foods.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1229 : 1991
Specification for fresh sweet corn.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh sweet corn (Zea mays, L. var. rugose Bonos; Zea mays L.var. Saccharate Struf) as corn-on-cob.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1264 : 1992
Specification for dark (thick) soya sauce.
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements for dark (thick) soya sauce (kicap pekat) produced by the fermentation process.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1356 : 1994
Specification for rice flour (non-glutinous) and blended rice flour.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, the method of sampling and tests for non-glutinous rice flour (Oryza sativa and blended rice flour)
Price Code : C
 
MS 1427 : 1998
Cereals , pulses and other food grains - Nomenclature.
This Malaysian standard is technically equivalent to ISO 5526:1986.
The standard lists the botanical names of the main specifies of:
(a) Cereals (Section one);
(b) Pulses (Section two);
(c) Other food grains (Section Three).
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 950 : 1998
Cereals - sampling (as grain)
The standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality of cereal grains.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 951 : 1998
Pulses in bags - Sampling
The standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality of pulses transported in bags.
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 2170 : 1998
Cereals and pulses - Sampling of milled products.
The standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality and condition of milled products from cereals and pulses, intended for human or animal consumption, in powder,particulate or agglomerated form.
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 2171 : 1998
Cereals, pulses and derived products - Determination of ash.
The standard specifies two methods for the determination of ash yielded by cereals, pulses and derived products:
(a) method A, by incineration at 900°C.
(b) method B, incineration at 500°C.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 6647 : 1998
Rice - Determination of amylose content..
The standard specifies two methods for the determination of the amylose content of uncooked, milled rice.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 7302 : 1998
Cereals, pulses and derived products - Determination on total fats content.
The standard specifies a method for the determination of total fat content of cereals and cereal products intended for human consumption, including baked products and pasta.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.080

Fruits . Vegetables


 

67.080.10

Fruits and derived products


 
MS 78 : 2002
Method of sampling fresh fruits (First Revision).
This Malaysian Standard describes the method of sampling fresh fruits, with a view of determining the quality and/or grade of the produce. This standard supersedes MS 78: 1973.
Price Code : A
 
MS 79 : 1973
Specification for the storage and transport of green bananas.
Recommended conditions for successful keeping during storage and transport from production place to place of consumption. Conditions include criteria for harvesting, quality characteristics for storage and transport, post, harvest, antifungal treatments and optimal conditions of storage and transport in shipment. Methods of packaging, marking and sampling are specified.
Price Code : A     Amendment 1 : 1985
 
MS 232 : 1974
Specification for Malaysian grown mandarins for fresh fruit consumption.
States requirements, grades and methods of test for juice content, total soluble solids of juice and titre.
Price Code : B
 
MS 233 : 1974
Recommendations for the marketing of fresh pineapples.
Recommends minimum standard for fresh pineapple Ananas comosus (L) Merr. entering domestic and international trade. Includes suitable procedures for successful storage of fresh pineapples between place of production and place of consumption.
Price Code : A
 
MS 302 : 1975
Specification for canned pineapple.
Covers definitions, types and styles, requirements and methods of test for canned pineapples, Ananas comosus, Linn, Merr.
Price Code : C    &nbspAdd. & Amendment :1981
 
MS 304 : 1975
Specification for canned rambutans.
Covers requirements and methods of test for canned rambutans, Nephelium lappaceum, Linn, in syrup
Price Code : B
 
MS 325 : 1985
Recommended nomenclature for Malaysian fruits.
Gives common names, other names and respective botanical nomenclatures for specifies of Malaysian fruits.
Price Code : A
 
MS 457 : 1976
Specification for fresh groundnut kernels.
Specifies quality requirements and grade for fresh groundnut kernels for oil milling and table use.
Price Code : C
 
MS 458 : 1976
Specification for fresh in-shell groundnuts.
Prescribes grades and quality requirements for fresh in-shell groundnuts for table-use and oil mill. Methods are laid down for sampling, alfatoxin content, weight of whole kernels, moisture content, oil content, free fatty acids content and physical examination.
Price Code : D
 
MS 459 : 1976
Specification for fresh bananas.
Prescribes requirements for grades, size, maturity and packing.
Price Code : C
 
MS 596 : 1979
Specification for jams (Fruit preserves), jellies and marmalades.
Covers definitions and descriptions, product designation, ingredients requirements, product requirements, defects and hygienic requirements. Test to determine total soluble solids, fill of container, sulphur dioxide content and ascorbic acid concentration are given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 780 : 1982
Specification for canned papaya.
Specifies definitions, requirements for kinds of fruits, styles of cut, proportion of fruits, condition of ingredients, food additives, packing media, colour, flavour, texture, defects, minimum fill of container and minimum drained weight. Methods of sampling and testing appended.
Price Code : B
 
MS 812 : 1983
Specification for canned tropical fruit cocktail (First revision).
Establishes the kinds and styles of fruits, general and hygienic requirements of canned tropical fruit cocktail. Includes guidelines on marking, labelling, sampling and analysis product.
Price Code : B
 
MS 884 : 1984
Specification for canned jackfruit.
Defines various terminology, guidelines on marking, labelling , sampling and test methods. Also describes styles of cut fruits, processing ingredients, packing media, quality criteria, fill of container, drained weight and hygiene requirements.
Price Code : B
 
MS 885 : 1984
Specification for the grading of mangoes for fresh-fruit consumption.
Prescribes quality grading and size classification of the fruit to serve as a guideline for growers, packers and purchasers.
Price Code : B
 
MS 891 : 1984
Specification for peanut butter.
Kod Harga: BClassified two types according to texture, smooth or crunchy. Details cut physical requirements and compliance to state levels of oil content, moisture, protein and aflatoxin. Packing, labelling, sampling and test methods provided.
Price Code : B
 
MS 950 : 1985
Specification for canned guava.
Prescribes requirements and methods of test for canned guava. Definitions, physical quality and classification of media, hygiene, packing and marking are also given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1028 : 1986
Specification for fresh watermelon.
Prescribes requirements of the grades and size classification for Malaysian grown fresh watermelon
Price Code : A
 
MS 1040 : 1986
Specification for fresh papaya.
Prescribes the requirements of the grades and size classification for Malaysian grown fresh papaya.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1041 : 2001
Specification for fresh pineapple (First revision)
Applies to commercial varieties of pineapples grown from Ananas comosus (L) Merrill. to be supplied fresh to the consumer. The commercial varieties that are covered by this Malaysian Standard are of the Queen Group (Maurities/Sarikei), Cayene group (Sarawak, Samarahan), Spanish group (Gandul) and Hybrid group (Josapine, N36). Pineapples intended for industrial processing are excluded. This standard supersedes MS 1041 : 1986.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1055 : 1986
Specification for fresh jackfruit.
Prescribes requirements of the grade and size classification for Malaysian grown fresh pineapple.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1075 : 1987
Export specification for fresh 'Mas' bananas.
Prescribes the requirements of the grade and size, maturity and packing for fresh 'Mas' bananas (Musa sapientum cv. 'sucrier' or 'mas').
Price Code : A     Amendment : 1989
 
MS 1111 : 1988
Specification for raw unprocessed in-shell groundnuts to be processed into menglembu groundnuts.
Prescribes the quality requirement, sampling and grading for raw unprocessed in-shell groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea, Linn) to be processed into menglembu groundnuts.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1127 : 2002
Specification for fresh carambola (Second revision).
This specification prescribes the marketing and commercial quality and grading classification of carambola (also known as star fruit) variety B10 to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Carambola for industrial processing are excluded. This standard supersedes MS 1127 : 1993.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1128 : 1991
Specification for quick frozen mangosteen.
Prescribes the quick frozen requirements of mangosteens (Garcinia mangostana) such as grading, packing and storage of mangosteens as defined below, intended for direct consumption without further processing. It does not apply to the product when indicated for further processing of for other industrial purposes.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1145 : 1990
Specification for fresh eksotika papaya.
Prescribes the commercial quality of fresh eksotika papaya marketing after preparation and packaging. Also gives the definitions of terms such as eksotika papaya, hermaphrodite and female fruit, mature and defects etc. General quality requirements plus grading and size classification (small, medium, large) are also included.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1149 : 1989
Specification for fresh guava.
Prescribes the marking and commercial quality of size and grading classification of guava to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1279 : 1992
Code of hygiene practices for the handling and processing of groundnuts (Peanuts).
This code of practice applies to groundnuts, also known as peanuts (Arachis hypogean L). It contains the minimum requirements of hygiene for form handling, transportation, storage, in-shell operations, commercial shelling and commercial processing. It covers all type and forms of row, dried groundnuts in-shell, shelled and processed Menglembu groundnuts.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1325 : 1993
Specification for muskmelon (Tembikai wangi).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the commercial quality in terms of general requirements, size and grading requirements of muskmelon for marketing after preparation and packaging. The requirements for packing are also given. Sampling procedures carried out according to Ms 78, 'Method of sampling of fresh fruits'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1372 : 1995
Specification for satay sauce.
This Malaysian Standard was drawn up based on the current practices existing in the industries concerned. It was felt necessary that this standard be drawn up so that manufacturers can adopt strict quality control specifications and thus create a quality image for the product. The requirements for oil content, total nitrogen content, total solids content, aflatoxins, pH, salt and mould count have been specified. The levels for the metal contaminants and preservative (if used) shall comply with those specified in the current Malaysian Food Regulations. This standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 1120 - Methods of Sampling and Tests for Sauces.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1499 : Part 1 : 2000
Sensory Evaluation : Part 1 : Vocabulary
Gives a list of terms and their definitions relating to sensory evaluation. It applies to all industries concerned with the evaluation of products by the sense organs.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1499 : Part 2 : Section 1 : 2001
Sensory evaluation : Part 2 : Test preparation : Section 1 : General guidance for the design of test rooms
This Malaysian Standard gives general guidance for the design of test rooms intended for the sensory evaluation of food and non-food products. It describes the requirements to set up a test room comprising a testing area, a preparation area and an office specifying those that are essential or those that are merely desirable.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.080.20

Vegetables and derived products


 
MS 531 : 2001 Specification for tomato sauce (Ketchup) (Second revision)
Prescribes the requirements for tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is also known as tomato ketchup or tomato catsup.
This standard supersedes MS 531 : 1987.
Price Code : A
 
MS 532 : 1995
Specification for red chilli sauce (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the second revision of Malaysian Standard MS 532 - Specification for Red Chilli Sauce, which was first published in 1978 and first revised in 1985. This revision incorporates a number of modifications to the existing requirements such as levels of copper, lead and mould count (Howard). The requirements specified for acidity (as acetic acid), pH, benzoic acid or its edible salts, sulphur dioxide and arsenic have been retained as they are acceptable for the red chilli sauce. Total soluble solid and chilli content were being incorporated as it was felt to be necessary. The requirement for total solids has been deleted. This standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 1120 - Methods of Sampling and Test for Sauces.
Price Code : A
 
MS 546 : 1994
Recommended nomenclature for Malaysian vegetables (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard (1st list) gives the botanical nomenclature, common names and other names for spices of commonly used vegetables in Malaysia.
Price Code : B
 
MS 664 : 1980
Specification for canned mushrooms (Agaricus).
Covers requirements for styles, ingredients, preservatives, colour, flavour, texture , minimum drained weight and micro-organisms. Defects list, sampling and testing methods appended.
Price Code : A
 
MS 718 : 1981
Specification for ginger, whole and in pieces.
Definitions and requirements prescribes. Test methods as in MS 81.
Price Code : A
 
MS 892 : 1994
Specification for cabbage (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata L to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Definition of terms commonly used in the grading requirements, types of cabbages covered in the standard and the size classification are also stated in the standard. An appendix on sampling especially for grading purposes are also included into the standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 893 : 1996
Specification for fresh tomatoes (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements such as grading and size requirements of fresh tomatoes to be marked to the customer. This standard also gives definition of terms, general quality requirements, packing and marking requirements. Grades of fresh tomatoes specified in this standard are Grades A and B with suitable tolerances for the grades. Size classification of fresh tomatoes is based on their traverse diameter such as extra large, large, medium and small. A clause on legal requirement is also included in this standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 894 : 1984
Specification for fresh chillies.
Specifies grades, general requirements, packing, marking and sampling procedures.
Price Code : A
 
MS 951 : 1996
Specification for fresh long beans (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements such as grading and size requirements of fresh long beans to be marketed to the customer. This standard also gives definition of terms, general quality requirements, packing and marking requirements. Grades of fresh long beans specified in this standard are Grades A and B with suitable tolerances for the grades. Sizes classification of fresh long beans is based on the pod lengths of the beans such as short, medium and long. A clause on legal requirement is also included in this standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 952 : 1985
Specification for canned processed peas
Defines product and prescribes ingredients as well as hygienic requirements guidelines on packing, labelling and sampling are also given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 956 : 1996
Specification for fresh cucumbers (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements such as grading and size requirements of fresh cucumber to be marketed to the customer. This standard also gives definition of terms, general quality requirements, packing and marking requirements. Grades of fresh cucumber specified in this standard are Grades A and B with suitable tolerances for the grades. Sizes classification of fresh cucumber is based on their diameter and length such as large, medium and small. A clause on legal requirement is also included in this standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 998 : 1986
Specification for canned long beans.
Prescribes style, ingredients, process, quality as well as hygienic requirements. Guidelines on packing and labelling are given. Procedures for sampling, drained weight and water capacity of containers given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1120 : 1988
Method of sampling and test for sauces.
Prescribes the method of sampling and methods for determining the following: total solids; acidity (as acetic acid); pH; total sugars; salt (as sodium chloride); total nitrogen; amino nitrogen; relative density; arsenic, lead; copper; tin; benzoic acid; sulphur dioxide and mould count (Howard).
Price Code : C
 
MS 1124 : 1996
Specification for fresh sweet pepper (Bell pepper) (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements such as grading and size requirements of fresh sweet pepper to be marketed to the customer. This standard also gives definition of terms, general quality requirements, packing and marking requirements. Grades of fresh sweet pepper specified in this standard are Grades A and B with suitable tolerances for the grades. Sizes classification of fresh sweet pepper is based on their traverse diameter such as extra large, large, medium and small. A clause on legal requirement is also included in this standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1146 : 1989
Specification for fresh bitter gourd.
Prescribes classification of fresh bitter gourd according to size (large, medium and small) in terms of length and diameter. Each size of fresh bitter gourd is then graded according to its general appearance, quality and physical characteristics. Guidelines on packing and marking are also provided.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1187 : 1990
Method of sampling for fresh vegetables
Prescribes methods for the drawing of samples of fresh vegetables (in the form of packaged produce or produce in bulk) from consignments or lots for the purpose of on-the-spot examination or for laboratory tests. It serves as an adjunct to the individual Malaysian Standards for fresh vegetables.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1230 : 1991
Specification for fresh okra (Lady's finger).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh okra (Abelmoschus esculents, (L) Munch, or Hibiscus esculents L)
Price Code : A
 
MS 1252 : 1992
Specification for fresh French beans.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L).
Price Code : A
 
MS 1261 : 1992
Specification for potato chips.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and methods of test for potato chips taken as a snack and not as a replacement for meals.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1283 : 1992
Specification for oyster - flavoured sauce.
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements for oyster-flavoured sauce.
Price Code : A     Amendment 1 : 1993
 
MS 1306 : 1993
Specification for fresh ginger.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the grading of fresh ginger to three grades according to general appearance, quality, physical characteristics, and weight of individual rhizomes. Guidelines on packing and labelling are also provided. This standard to be used in conjunction with the Malaysian Standard MS 1187, "Method of sampling for fresh vegetables".
Price Code : A
 
MS 1307 : 1993
Guide of the prepacking of vegetables.
This Malaysian Standard gives general guidance on the conditions and the methods of prepacking and packing for transport of the main types of vegetables sold fresh.Prepacking intended to protect goods against possible damage which may results in deterioration in their freshness and to facilitate in their marketing in as much as the products are well presented and suitable for self-service marketing.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1310 : 1993
Specification for oyster sauce.
This standard covers pasteurized oyster sauce. The requirements for total nitrogen, total solids, salt (as sodium chloride), pH and mould count (Howard) have been specified. The levels for the metal contaminant and preservatives (if used) shall comply with those specifies in the current Malaysian Food Regulation.This standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 1120 : "Methods of sampling and test for sauces".
Price Code : A
 
MS 1323 : 1993
Specification for fresh mustards.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the grading of fresh mustards to two grades according to general appearance, quality and physical characteristics. Guidelines on packing and labelling are also provided. this standard is to be used in conjunction with the Malaysian Standard MS 1187, 'Method of sampling for fresh vegetable'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1324 : 1993
Specification for fresh kale (Kailan).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the grading of fresh kale to two grades according to general appearance, quality and physical characteristics. Guidelines on packing and labelling are also provided. The standard is to be used in conjunction with the Malaysian Standard MS 1187, 'Method of sampling for fresh vegetable'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1361 : 1994
Specification for fresh head lettuce.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh head lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) produced in Malaysia to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Definitions of terms, grading and packing and labelling requirements are also stated in the standard. Sampling is carried out as according to MS 1187, 'Method of sampling for fresh vegetables'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1362 : 1994
Specification for fresh spinach.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh spinach locally known as Poh Choy produced in Malaysia to be supplied fresh to be consumed after preparation and packing. The definitions of terms used in the grading requirements in Table 1; general overall quality requirements are given in this standard. The legal and labelling and packing requirements are also included in this standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1393 : 1996
Specification for fresh Chinese cabbage.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements such as grading and size requirements of fresh Chinese cabbage to be marketed to the customer. The standard also gives definition of terms, general quality requirements, packing and marking requirements. Grades of fresh Chinese cabbage specified in the standard are Grades A, B and C with suitable tolerances for the grades. Size classification of fresh Chinese cabbage is based on the weights of the type of the heads of Chinese cabbage such as oval, flat-topped and cylindrical.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.100

Milk and milk products


 

67.100.10

Milk and processed milk products


 
MS 25 : 1983
Specification for condensed milk (First revision).
Prescribes limits for total milk solid, fat, sucrose and titratable acidity together with a sampling scheme and methods of test. Also includes permitted additives, stabilizers and general hygienic requirements, together with a simple method for microbiological examination.
Price Code : B    &nbspAmendment 1 : 1993
 
MS 410 : 1995
Specification for pasteurized and pasteurized, homogenized full-cream and low fat milk (Second revision)
This second revised standard prescribes the quality requirements and methods of sampling and test for pasteurized or pasteurized, homogenized full-cream and low-fat milk. The standard defined terms such as homogenized, pasteurized etc. Packing and marking requirements and quality requirements include milk fat and non-fat milk solids for both full-cream and low-fat milk are also given.
Price Code : A
 
MS 411 : 1986
Specification for ultra high temperature milk and ultra high temperature homogenized milk (First revision).
Prescribes requirements for milk or homogenized milk which has been treated by the ultra high temperature method, either by the direct culinary steam injection into the milk or by indirect heating. Guidelines on packaging and labelling are given.
Price Code : A
 
MS 412 : 1986
Specification for recombined ultra high temperature milk and recombined ultra high temperature homogenized milk (First revision).
Prescribes requirements for recommended milk or recombined homogenized milk which has been treated by the ultra high temperature method, either by the direct culinary steam injection into the milk or by indirect heating. Guidelines on packaging and labelling are given.
Price Code : A
 
MS 413 : 1983
Specification for pasteurized recombined milk and pasteurized, homogenized milk (First revision).
Specifies requirements for recombined milk that has been pasteurized and pasteurized homogenized.
Price Code : A
 
MS 414 : 1988
Methods of sampling and test for pasteurized milk and ultra high temperature milk (First revision).
Administrative and technical aspects of sampling methods to determine fat content, non-fat milk solids, living coliform bacilli test, phosphatase test, methylene blue reduction test and total colony count test.
Price Code : B
 
MS 599 : 1993
Specification for full cream milk powder (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the first revision of Malaysian Standard MS 599 which was published in 1979. This revision incorporates a number of modifications. The major changes featured in this standard are the inclusion of levels of Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus M, cleanliness and solubility index and the deletion of the general methods of test for full cream milk powder.
Price Code : B
 
MS 760 : 1982
Specification for skimmed milk powder/non-fat dried milk.
Specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for skimmed milk powder or non-fat dried milk. Requirements cover physical, chemical and microbiological aspects.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1053 : 1986
Specification for evaporated filled milk.
Describes a method of determining the insolubility index, as a means of assessing the solubility of dried whole milk, dried partly skimmed milk and dried skimmed milk (defined in MS 599 and MS 760), whether non-instant or instant.Code Price: BPrescribes the requirements and methods of test for evaporated filled milk (also known as unsweetened condensed filled milk).
Price Code : C     Amendment 1 : 1991   &nbspAmendment 2 : 1993
 
MS 1054 : 1986
Specification for condensed filled milk.
Prescribes requirements and methods of testing for condensed filled milk. Also known as sweetened filled milk. Does not cover the specification for dried milk or milk powder.
Price Code : C     Amendment 1 : 1991   &nbspAmendment 2 : 1993
 
MS 1083 : 1987
Specification for ultra high temperature (UHT) flavoured milk.
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for ultra high temperature (UHT) flavoured milk.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1253 : 1992
Specification for cultured milk (Fermented milk).
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements for cultured milk (fermented milk). this cultured milk (fermented milk) shall include yoghurt, sweetened yoghurt, flavoured yoghurt, yoghurt drink, cultured cream (sour cream), and cultured milk drink (fermented milk drink).
Price Code : C
 
 

67.100.20

Butter


 
MS 242 : 1988
Specification for butter/recombined butter (First revision).
Contains physical requirements and instructions for sampling, determination of milk fat, moisture, salt, milk solids non-fats, Reichert-Meisal number, Polenske value, refractive index, acid value, total bacteria count, coliform organisms, and moulds and yeasts.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1000 : 2003
Specification for soya bean milk and drink (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies the quality requirements and methods of sampling and test for soya bean milk and drink.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.100.40

Ice-cream and ice confectionery


 
MS 598 : 1993
Specification for ice-cream (First revision).
This revised Malaysian Standard was prepared with a view to supersede MS 598 which was published din 1979. The revision incorporates a number of modifications. Table 1 specifying pasteurization time-temperature has been amended. Table 2 specifying basic composition of ice cream and Table 3 specifying other requirements for ice cream have been combined, amended and extended to include the level for E. coli. The general methods of test for ice cream have been deleted and thus, this standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 414, Methods of test for milk and milk products (Second revision).
Price Code : B
 
 

67.120

Meat, meat products and other animal produce


 

67.120.10

Meat and meat products


 
MS 545 : 1978
Specification for fresh, chilled and frozen beef.
Lists out detailed requirements, ageing, chillings, freezing and storage, packing, transport and marking for the 6 types of carcasses, sides and quarters.
Price Code : B
 
MS 547 : 1978
Specification for fresh, chilled and frozen pork.
Definitions, types, classes, grades, detailed requirements, packing and container for fresh, chilled and frozen pork marking, carcasses and cuts are given.
Price Code : B
 
MS 548 : 1978
Specification for fresh, chilled and frozen lamb and mutton.
Material divided into six types according to parts, classified under three main classes based on age. Each class is divided into six grades determined by the confirmation, finish and quality of the individual carcasses of cuts. Stamping, packing and marking requirements are clarified.
Price Code : B
 
MS 872 : 1990
Specification for canned beef curry (First revision).
Deals with general requirements, ingredients, finished products as well as hygienic requirements. Also covers guidelines on packing and labelling.
Price Code : B     Amendment 1 : 1992
 
MS 953 : 2001
Methods of sampling for meat and meat products (First revision)
Gives general instructions and specifies procedures to be followed for taking primary samples from meat and meat products. This standard supersedes MS 953 : 1985.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 1 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 1 : Determination of moisture content (First revision)
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the moisture content of meat and meat products. This standard supersedes MS 954 : Part 1 : 1985.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 2 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 2 : Determination of total ash (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of the total ash from all kinds of meat and meat products, including poultry. This standard supersedes MS 954 : Part 2 : 1985.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 5 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 5 : Determination of free fat content (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of the free fat content of meat and meat products by means of extraction. This standard supersedes MS 954 : Part 5 : 1985.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 9 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 9 : Determination of hydroxyproline content (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of the hydroxyproline content of all kinds of meat and meat products, including poultry. It is applicable to meat and meat products containing less than 0.5 % (m/m) hydroxyproline. This standard supersedes MS 954 : Part 9 : 1985.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 12 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 12 : Determination of chloride content (As sodium chloride) (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of the chloride content of meat and meat products, including poultry, with sodium chloride contents equal to or greater than 1.0 % (m/m). This standard supersedes MS 954 : Part 12 : 1987.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1125 : 1989
Specification for chilled and frozen meat frankfurters.
Prescribes the requirements and method of sampling for chilled and frozen frankfurters (wieners) made from comminuted meat (beef, lamb and mutton, poultry, pork) with or without meat by-products in the form of a sausage.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1126 : 1989
Specification for chilled and frozen meatburgers.
Defines the product and tabulates the acceptable limits of moisture, total fat, protein content and microbiological tolerances. Guidelines and storage, packaging and labelling are also provided.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1249 : 1992
Specification for canned mutton goat/meat in curry.
This Malaysian Standard prescribe the requirements for canned mutton/goat meat in curry.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1373 : 1995
Specification for serunding daging (spicy shredded meat).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test for serunding daging (spicy shredded meat) for beef and chicken. It was felt necessary that this standard be drawn up to ensure product quality where manufactures can adopt strict quality control specification and to use it for consumer protection, thus create a quality image for the product. The requirements for nitrogen content, total fat content, free fatty acid content, water acidity content, total plate count, coliform, Salmonellae, Staphylococcus aureus (coagulase positive) and yeast and mould have been specified. This standard is to be used in conjunction with Ms 953 : 1985 - Methods of Sampling for Meat and Meat Products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1374 : 1995
Specification for fresh, chilled and frozen rabbit meat.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh, chilled and frozen rabbit meat. This standard is intended to serve as an outline for the different classes, types and styles of rabbit carcasses and also prescribes the requirements for fresh, chilling, freezing and storage to preserve the keeping quality. It was felt necessary that this standard be drawn up so that producers can adopt strict quality control specifications and thus create a quality image for their products. This standard is to be used in conjunction with Malaysian Standard MS 953 : 1985 - Methods of Sampling for Meat and Meat Products.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.120.20

Poultry and eggs


 
MS 361 : 2002
Specification for fresh, chilled and frozen poultry (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements for fresh, chilled and frozen poultry. It applies to ready-to-cook poultry for commercial purposes. This standard supersedes MS 361 : 1976.
Price Code : C
 
MS 680 : 1995
Specification for fresh chicken eggs (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the first revision of Malaysian Standard MS 680 - Specification for Chicken Eggs which was published in 1980. This standard prescribes the requirements for fresh eggs which are the produce of the domesticated chicken (Gallus domesticus) for sale. The revision incorporates several major modifications in order to be line with the current practice existing in the sectors concerned. The standard also served as a guidance in determining the proper grading and size classification of fresh chicken eggs and to enable consumers to purchase the quality desires.
Price Code : C
 
MS 999 : 1989
Specification for canned chicken curry (First revision).
Prescribes general requirements, ingredients, finished products as well as hygienic requirements. Guidelines on packing and labelling also given.
Price Code : A   &nbspAmendment 1 : 1992
 
MS 1250 : 1992
Specification for duck eggs.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for fresh eggs which are the produce of the domestic duck (anas platyrhynchos) for sale.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.120.30

Fish and fishery products


 
MS 6 : 1998
Specification for quick-frozen, raw and cooked shrimps or prawns (Second revision)
This Malaysian Standard is the second revision of MS 6 : 1984, Specification for frozen, raw and cooked shrimps or prawns. The second revision incorporates a number of modifications such as:
(1) The title has been amended from 'Specification for frozen, raw and cooked shrimps or prawns' to read 'Specification for quick-frozen, raw and cooked shrimps or prawns'.
(2) Western style of product presentation has been deleted and is replaced with the terms commercially used in the industry.
(3) Definition of quick-frozen and the definition of freezing process of individually quick frozen prawns, blast frozen prawns, plate frozen prawns and deep frozen prawns.
This standard shall supersede MS 6 : 1984 (First revision)
Price Code : A
 
MS 675 : 1988
Specification for canned fish in tomato sauce (First revision).
Covers ingredients, physical, heavy metal and microbiological requirements. Sampling and testing methods appended.
Price Code : C
 
MS 742 : 1981
Specification for prawns/shrimp canned in brine.
Specifies requirements, method of sampling and for sodium chloride in brine, acidity of brine as acid, arsenic, lead, copper, tin, mercury and biological requirements.
Price Code : C
 
MS 808 : 1983
Specification fresh fish.
Establishes quality requirements for fish at permissible temperature and time of handling, preparation, distribution and packaging.
Price Code : A
 
MS 898 : 1998
Specification for dry-salted anchovies (Ikan bilis) (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the second revision of MS 898 : 1994, 'Specification for dry-salted anchovies (ikan bilis)'. This second revision incorporates a number of modifications such as:
(1) The amount of sodium chloride has been amended to 15.0% (dry-basis).
(2) The size classification of small and medium anchovies has been amended to read 'Less than 3.5 cm' and '3.5cm and '3,5 cm to 6.5 cm' respectively.
(3) The grades of the anchovies have been reduced from 3 grades to 2 grades.
This standard supersedes MS 898 : 1994 (First revision).
Price Code : A
 
MS 899 : 1984
Specification for dried prawns.
Requirements, sampling and test methods for determination of moisture, sodium chloride and acid insoluble ash content provided.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1113 : 1998
Specification for dried crackers (Keropok kering) from freshwater and marine fish, crustacea and molluscan shellfish (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test and sampling for dried crackers (dried keropok) prepared from freshwater and marine fish, crustacea and molluscan shellfish. It does not include artificially flavoured fish, crustacean and molluscan shellfish crackers. This standard is intended to supersede MS 1113:1988.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1121 : 1988
Specification for canned fish in oil.
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for fish canned in oil.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1122 : 1988
Specification for canned fish brine.
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for fish canned in brine.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1251 : 1992
Specification for canned cuttlefish or squid.
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements for canned cuttlefish or squid.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1260 : 1992
Specification for canned ikan bilis (Anchovies).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for canned ikan bilis (Anchovies).
Price Code : A
 
MS 1283 : 1992
Specification for oyster - flavoured sauce.
This Malaysian Standard specification prescribes the requirements for oyster-flavoured sauce.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1310 : 1993
Specification for oyster sauce.
Amendment 1 : 1993
This standard covers pasteurized oyster sauce. The requirements for total nitrogen, total solid, salt (as sodium chloride), pH and mould count (Howard) have been specified. The levels for the metal contaminant and preservatives (if used) shall comply with those specifies in the current Malaysian Food Regulation.
This standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 1120 : "Methods of sampling and test for sauces".
Price Code : A
 
MS 1352 : 1994
Specification for dry-salted fin fish.
This Malaysian Standard was prepared with a view to supersede the following standards:
The MS 299 : 1975, MS 300 : 1975, MS 301 : 1975, MS 702 : 1981 and MS 703 : 1981
A major modification introduced is the compilation of all the above specification into a single standard, and the requirements have been update to be in line with the Food Regulations and requirements of the product in the market.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.120.99

Other animal produce


 
MS 813 : 1988
Specification for gelatin (First revision)
Requirements and test methods for gelatin that are used in good, pharmaceutical and microbiological media preparation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1101 : 1988
Methods of sampling and test for gelatin.
Describes sampling procedures and test methods for gelatin. The test methods include determination of moisture, gel strength, total ash, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen, zinc, arsenic, lead, copper, total bacteria and E. coli.
Price Code : D
 
 

67.140

Tea. Coffee. Cocoa


 

67.140.10

Tea


 
MS 294 : 1975
Method of sampling of tea packed in containers.
Prescribes method of sampling, number of tests to be performed and criteria for conformity of tea packed in small and large containers.
Price Code : A
 
MS 295 : 1999
Specification for tea (First revision)
Prescribes the requirements and methods of test for tea. This standard supersedes MS 295 : 1975.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1084 : 1987
Method for preparation of tea liquor for use in sensory tests.
Prescribe a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea of use in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1572 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Preparation of ground sample of known dry matter content.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of preparing a ground sample of tea and a determining its dry matter content, for use in analytical determination which require the results to be expressed on the dry basis.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1573 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Determination of loss in mass at 103°C.
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determination of the loss in mass when tea is heated in air at 103°C.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1575 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Determination of total ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of test determination total ash from tea by destruction of organic matter by heating at 525 + 25°C to constant mass.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1576 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Determination of water soluble ash and water insoluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of water soluble ash and water-insoluble ash of tea by the extraction of the total ash with hot water, filtration through ashless filter paper, ignition and weighing of the residua to determine the insoluble ash calculation of the soluble ash calculation of the soluble ash by difference.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1577 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Determination of acid insoluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method for the determination of the acid-insoluble ash from tea by treatment of the total ash with hydrochloric acid solution, filtration, ignition and weighing of the residue.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1578 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Determination of alkalinity of water-soluble ash.
This Malaysian Standard outlines a method of for the determination of the alkalinity of water-soluble ash of tea by titration of a filtrate from the determination of water-soluble ash, with standard hydrochloric acid solution, using methyl orange as indicator.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 1839 : 1994
Method of sampling and test for tea : - Sampling.
This Malaysian Standard outlines methods for the sampling of tea. It applies to sampling from containers of all sizes.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 6078 : 1994
Glossary of terms for black tea.
This Malaysian Standard provides a list of terms and definitions, applicable to the techniques of processing and assessing black for commerce. Information on grades of black tea is also included.
Price Code : C
 
 

67.140.20

Coffee and coffee substitutes


 
MS 777 : 1982
Specification for instant coffee.
Covers requirements for colours, taste, flavour, adour, moisture, total ash, caffeine content and solubilities. Methods of sampling and testing appended.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1129 : 1989
Vocabulary for coffee and its products.
Defines the most commonly used terms relating to coffee and its products
Price Code : A
 
MS 1232 : 1991
Specification for green coffee.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, methods of sampling and test of green coffee.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1235 : 1991
Specification for roasted ground coffee.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test for roasted ground coffee.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1360 : 1994
Spesifikasi bagi penentuan untuk kopi campuran
Standard Malaysia ini menggariskan keperluan bagi mutu dan kaedah ujian seperti kelembapan, jumlah abu, jumlah kafein untuk menentukan kandungan kopi dan sebagainya untuk kopi campuran. Takrifan mengenai kopi campuran, keperluan pembungkusan (serta saiz bungkusan) dan perlabelan juga dinyatakan.
Kod Harga: B
 
 

67.140.30

Cocoa


 
MS 230 : 1974
Method of sampling cocoa beans.
Establishes general conditions for sampling of cocoa beans for quality assessment. Related to sampling of cocoa beans packed in bags as specified in MS 293 "Grading of Malaysian cocoa beans", but gives the procedure for sampling cocoa beans in bulk.
Price Code : B
 
MS 293 : 1995
Specification for grading of Malaysian cocoa beans (Third revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality and the grade requirements of Malaysian cocoa beans. The definitions in the draft include adulteration, bean cluster, defective bean, mouldy bean, etc. The standard also include quality requirements, grading, sampling, packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : B
 
MS 467 : 1993
Specification for cocoa )(Theobroma cocoa) seed for planting (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the first revision of Malaysian Standard MS 467, Specification for cocoa seed for commercial planting which published in 1976. This standard prescribes the requirements for the production and quality requirements of cocoa seed used in planting. Guidelines on packing and labelling of cocoa are also provided.
Price Code : B
 
MS 871 : 2001
Specification for Malaysian cocoa powder (Second revision)
Specifies the quality requirements and methods of test and sampling for cocoa powder. This standard supersedes MS 871 : 1988
Price Code : A
 
MS 1118 : 1988
Specification for Malaysian cocoa butter.
Prescribes the requirements for pure prime pressed and refined pure prime pressed cocoa butter.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1119 : 1988
Method of analysis for Malaysian cocoa butter and Malaysian cocoa powder.
Describes reference methods of analysis for Malaysian cocoa powder (Appendices A to H) and Malaysian cocoa butter (Appendices J to R).
Price Code : G
 
MS 1263 : 1992
Method of sampling of Malaysian cocoa powder and Malaysia cocoa butter.
This Malaysian Standard describes a method of sampling of Malaysian cocoa powder and cocoa butter entering into domestic and international trade, with a view to determine the quality and/or types of the products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1376 : 1995
Specification for cocoa mass.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirement for cocoa mass. Significant improvements have been made in the flavour quality of cocoa mass in the last few years, thus allowing for its sale and production on a commercial scale. With the existence of this standard, manufacturers can conform to a uniform standard of quality for cocoa mass for the production of chocolates and cocoa related products. This standard also prescribes the hygiene, packaging and labelling requirements of the products.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.160

Beverages


 

67.160.01

Beverages in general


 
MS 1587 : 2003
Microbiological examination of beverage and beverage products – The enumeration of micro-organisms (Colony count technique at 30 °C) (ISO 4833:1991, NEQ)
This Malaysian Standard gives guidelines for the enumeration of micro-organisms present in beverage and beverage products, by counting the colonies growing in a solid medium after aerobic incubation at 30 °C.
NOTE.
  A temperature of 30 °C is that most frequently used for the enumeration of total flora. However, if for particular reasons another temperature is used, it should be indicated in the test report.
Price RM10
 
MS 1588 : 2003
Microbiological examination of beverage and beverage products – The enumeration of coliforms (Most probable number technique) (ISO 4831:1991, NEQ)
This Malaysian Standard gives guidelines for the enumeration of coliforms present in beverage and beverage products, by means of the calculation of the most probable number (MPN) after incubation at 30°C, 35 °C or 37 °C in a liquid medium, this temperature forming the subject of agreement between the parties concerned.
NOTE.
The incubation temperature of 30 °C is used when the aim of enumeration is technological, the temperature of 35 °C or 37 °C is used when the aim of the enumeration is more in the field of public health.
Price RM20
 
MS 1589 : 2003
Microbiological examination of beverage and beverage products – The enumeration of yeast and moulds (Colony count technique at 25 °C) (ISO 7954:1987, NEQ)
This Malaysian Standard gives guidelines for the enumeration of viable yeasts and moulds in beverage and beverage products by means of the colony count technique at 25 °C.
NOTE. 
Owing to the nature of yeasts and moulds, the enumeration is subject to certain imprecisions.
Price RM10
 
 

67.160.10

Alcoholic beverages


 
MS 597 : 1979
Specification for beer.
For beverage containing more than two per cent of pure alcohol. Requirements include gravity, pH, CO2, SO2 and Cu. Methods of test and notes on sampling appended. Table of ER provided.
Price Code : D
 
 

67.160.20

Non-alcoholic beverages


 
MS 600 : 1998
Specification for cordials,squashes and syrups(First revision)
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specifications and methods of tests for cordials, sguashes and syrups. The standard was first published in 1979 as MS 600 - Specification for Cordials/Squashes/Syrups. The first revision incorporates a number of modifications such as:
(a) Cordials/Squashes/Syrups have been classified into two types i.e. Fruit Cordials/Squashes/Syrups and Flavoured Squashe/Syrups.
(b) The fruit juice content of fruit Cordials/Squashes/Syrups has been amended to 25% w/v.
(c) The methods of test have been amended to follow the updated methods.
(d) General format of Malaysian standard has been updated.
The standard supersedes Ms 600:1975.
Price Code : C
 
MS 601 : 1994
Specification for ready-to-drink beverages (carbonated and non-carbonated) (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specifications and methods of test for ready-to-drink beverages including fruit drinks and flavoured drinks, carbonated and non-carbonated.
This standard excludes mineral water, soya bean milk and drinks, milk and milk shake, vegetable juice, fruit juice, tea, coffee chicory, cocoa and their related products.
Price Code : C
 
MS 714 : 2001
Specification for packaged pineapple juice (First revision)
Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for packaged pineapple juice derived from the fruit of Ananas comosus, (L.) Merrill. This standard supersedes MS 714 : 1981.
Price Code : C
 
MS 901 : 1984
Specification for canned mango nectar.
Defines product and prescribes ingredients and hygiene requirements. Guidelines on packing, labelling and sampling provided. Procedures are laid down for fruit pulp content. soluble solids, fill of container, ascorbic acid, ethanol, contaminants such as arsenic, lead, copper, zinc, iron, tin and sulphur dioxide contents.
Price Code : D
 
MS 902 : 1984
Specification for canned guava nectar.
Defines product and prescribes ingredients and hygienic requirements. Guidelines on packing, labelling and sampling provided. Procedures are laid down for fruit pulp content, soluble solids, fill of container, ascorbic acid, ethanol, contaminants such as arsenic, lead, copper, zinc, iron, tin and sulphur dioxide contents.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1000 : 2003
Specification for soya bean milk and drink (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the quality requirements and methods of sampling and test for soya bean milk and drink.
Price RM30
 
MS 1027 : 1986
Specification for canned passion fruit nectar.
Prescribes the requirements for canned passion fruit nectar derived from the fruit of the purple variety (Passiflora edulis) or the yellow variety (Passiflora eduils f. flavicarpa).
Price Code : A
 
 

67.180

Sugar. Sugar products. Starch


 

67.180.10

Sugar and sugar products


 
MS 4 : 1990
Specification for white refined sugar for general use (Second revision).
Prescribes technical requirements, packing and marking for white refined sugar in granulated form (granulated sugar). The requirements for castor sugar and icing sugar are excluded.
Price Code : A
 
MS 5 : Part 1 : 1997
Methods of sampling and test for white refined sugar : Part 1 : Chemical test (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the chemical test procedures for white refined sugar. The chemical test methods include determination of colour, moisture by loss on drying, polarisation, reducing sugars, sulphated ash, arsenic, lead, copper and sulphites. This standard supersede MS 5 : Part 1 : 1988.
Price Code : B
 
MS 5 : Part 2 : 1997
Methods of sampling and test for white refined sugar : Part 2 : Microbiological test (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the microbiological test procedures for white refined sugar. The microbiological test methods include determination of mesophilic bacterial count, total yeasts and moulds, thermophilic-forming bacteria, flat sour spores, sulphide spoilage spores and thermophilic gas-producing anaerobes. This standard supersedes MS 5 : Part 2 : 1988.
Price Code : B
 
MS 82 : 1989
Specification for white refined sugar for industrial use (Second revision).
Prescribes mircobiological limits and quality requirements and methods of sampling and test for white refined sugar for industrial use. In this revision, the colour (following CIMSA unit) and requirement for lead is much more stringent.
Price Code : A
 
MS 83 : 1997
Specification and methods of test for sugar cane final molasses (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification and methods of test for sugarcane final molasses obtained from the manufacture of sugar. The standard covers definition, general quality requirements, hygiene, legal requirements as well as packing and marking. The method of sampling, brix determination and determination of total sugars in cane molasses are also given. This standard supersedes MS 83 : 1998.
Price Code : B
 
MS 895 : 1984
Specification for hard boiled sweets.
Refers to a confectionery which is a supercooled solution of sucrose treated with an acid doctor. to be used with MS 896 and MS 897.
Price Code : A
 
MS 896 : 1984
Method of sampling for sweets and confectionery.
Covers requirements, scale of sampling, taking test sample and reference sample.
Price Code : A
 
MS 897 : 1984
Methods of tests for sweets and confectionery.
Determination of moisture content, sulphated ash, acid insoluble ash, reducing sugars, sucrose, fat, protein, sulphur dioxide, arsenic, lead, copper and zinc prescribes.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1148 : 1989
Specification for fine granulated sugar and castor sugar.
Specifies the technical requirement and methods of sampling and test for the fine granulated sugar and castor sugar. Also included, are the definition and description of both sugars, hygiene, packing and marking.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1259 : 1992
Specification for icing sugar (Powdered sugar).
This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for icing (powdered sugar).
Price Code : A   &nbspAmendment 1 : 1993
 
MS 1284 : 1992
Specification for soft brown sugar and brown sugar.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for soft brown sugar and brown sugar.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1384 : 1995
Methods of sampling and test for soft brown sugar and brown sugar.
This Malaysian Standard is based on MS 5 : Part 1 : 1988 Methods of Sampling and Test for White Refined Sugar. The standard specifies the methods of sampling and test for soft brown sugar and brown sugar. It includes the test methods for determination of colour, moisture, polarization, reducing sugars, sulphated ash, arsenic, lead and copper.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1531 : 2002
Methods of test for honey
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the methods for the analysis of honey.
Price Code : C
 
 

67.180.20

Starch and derived products


 
MS 21 : 1982
Specification for glucose syrup (liquid glucose) (First revision).
Describes requirements and methods of test for glucose syrup for utilization in food products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 154 : 1994
Specification for edible tapioca starch (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, method of sampling and tests for edible tapioca starch.
Price Code : A
 
MS 155 : 1994
Specification for industrial tapioca starch (First revision).
This revision incorporates a number of major amendments to the existing requirements for the pH of aqueous extract. The starch content, colour, particle size and sulphur dioxide content were being incorporated as it was felt to be necessary. The calcium requirements was deleted. The other requirements specifies for moisture content, total ash and crude fibre have been retained as they are acceptable for industrial starch.
Price Code : A
 
MS 156 : 1994
Specification for tapioca pearl (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, method of sampling and tests for tapioca pearl.
Price Code : A
 
MS 241 : 1998
Specification for bread (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard Specification prescribes the requirements and methods of analysis for white bread, wholemeal and enriched bread. The major changes featured in the revision are as follows :
(1) Some changes in the type and amounts of additives used.
(2) The addition of 'Nutrient Supplement' to the ingredients.
(3) Some changes in the requirements for bread.
This standard is intended to supersede MS 241:1974.
Price Code : C
 
MS 405 : 1976
Methods of sampling and test for starches.
Appended are test methods for colour and cleanliness, particle size, moisture content, protein, fibre, acid insoluble ash, sulphur dioxide, pH of aqueous extract, apparent viscosity, acidity and starch content.
Price Code : D
 
MS 468 : 1994
Specification for industrial sago starch (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard is the first revision of Malaysian Standard MS 468 which was published in 1976.
The revision incorporates a number of amendment to the existing requirements such as level of starch content, moisture, pH of aqueous extract, colour and practicle size. The sulphur dioxide content was being incorporated as it was being felt to be necessary. The other requirements specified for total ash and crude fibre have been retained as they are acceptable for industrial sago starch.
Price Code : A
 
MS 470 : 1992
Specification for edible sago starch (First revision).
Prescribes general and quality requirements. To be used with MS 405 : 1976.
Price Code : B
 
MS 476 : 1998
Specification for cream crackers (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification for cream crackers. The standard is the first of MS 476:1976, Specification for biscuits. The standard supersedes MS 476 : 1976, Specification for biscuits.
Price Code : C
 
MS 587 : 1979
Recommended nomenclature for flour, starch, derivatives and by-products.
Terms defined are classified under general terms, source materials, technology products and analytical terms which are frequently used in trade and industries.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1200 : 1991
Specification for corn starch.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for corn starch.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1262 : 1993
Specification for high fructose glucose syrup 42.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements and methods of test for high fructose glucose syrup 42.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1357 : 1994
Specification for sago pearl.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, the method of sampling and tests for sago pearl.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1433 : 1998
Specification for wafers.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification for wafers. The standard supersedes Ms 476:1976, 'Specification for biscuits'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1434 : 1998
Specification for semi-sweet biscuit and cookies.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification for semi-sweet biscuits and cookies. The standard supersedes MS 476:1976, 'Specification for biscuits'.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1435 : 1998
Specification for sampling and test for biscuits.
This Malaysian Standard specifies the methods of sampling and test for biscuits.
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 1666 : 2003
Starches and derived products – Determination of moisture content – Oven-drying method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the moisture content of starching using oven-drying at 130 ° C under atmospheric pressure. The method is applicable to native or modified starch in the dry form. In special circumstances, for example if the starch contains substances which are unstable at 130 ° C, the method is not applicable
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 5381 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of water content - Modified Karl Fischer method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the water content of starch hydrolysis products.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 5809 : 2003
Starches and derived products: Determination of sulphated ash
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of sulphated ash in starches and derived products.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 10504 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of the composition of glucose syrups, fructose syrups and hydrogenated glucose syrups - Method using high-performance liquid chromatography
This Malaysian Standard describes a high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for measuring the composition of dextrose solutions, glucose syrups, fructose-containing syrups, hydrogenated glucose syrups, sorbitol, mannitol and maltitul. The constituents are mainly glucose, maltose maltotriose, fructose, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and malto-oligosaccharides. The use of a coloum packed with cation-exchange resin is essential.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 10520 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of starch content - Ewers polarimetric method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a polarimetric method for the determination of the starch content of native starch, with the exception of starch with high amylose content. t is not applicable to modified or pregelatinized (water-soluble)starch
Price RM20
 
MS ISO 11212-1 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of arsenic content by atomic absorption spectrometry
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the arsenic content of starch, including derivatives and by-products, by atomic absorption spectrometry with hybridge generation. The hybridge generators currently available use very different techniques; it is thus impossible to propose a comprehensive method likely to ensure the attaiment satisfactory results on all types of apparatus. Each analyst should therefor optimize the conditions of use of his/her own apparatus on the basis of general or particular instructions.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 11212-2 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of mercury content by atomic absorption spectrometry
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the mercury content of starch, including derivatives and by-products, by atomic absorption spectrometry with cold-vapour generation.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 11212-3 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of lead content by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the detrmination of the lead content of starch, including derivatives and by-products, by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization.
Price RM10
 
MS ISO 11212-4 : 2003
Starches and derived products - Determination of cadmium content by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cadmium content of starch derivatives and by-products, by atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization. The number of parameters for the procedure involved in the electrothermal atomization is far larger than in flame atomization; it is thus impossible to propose a comprehensive method likely to ensure the attainment of satisfactory results on all types of apparatus currently available. Each analyst should therefore optimize the conditions of use of his/her own apparatus on the basis of general or particular instructions.
Price RM20
 
 

67.190

Chocolate


 
MS 1715 : 2003
Specification for chocolate and chocolate products
This Malaysian Standard specifies the quality requirements and characteristics for all chocolate and chocolate products for sale to consumers.
Price RM20
 
 

67.200

Edible oils and fats. Oil seeds


 

67.200.10

Animal and vegetable fats and oils


 
MS 80 : 1987
Specification for palm kernel oil (First revision).
Prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test. Classifies materials into two grades according to properties.
Price Code : A
 
MS 239 : 1987
Specification for coconut oil (First revision).
Prescribes requirements for coconut oil used for edible and industrial purposes. Sampling and test methods specified in MS 252.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 1 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 1 : Determination of refractive index (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the refractive index and animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 2 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 2 : Determination of titre (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the preparation of the water-insoluble fatty acids of animal and vegetable fats and oils and the determination of their solidification temperature, called conventionally the titre of the fats or oil.
The methods is not applicable to fats and oils the titre of which is below 330°C.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 3 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 3 : Determination of saponification value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the saponification value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
If mineral acid is present, the results given by this method are not interpretable unless the mineral acids are determined separately.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 4 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 4 : Determination of iodine value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the iodine value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 5 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 5 : Determination of peroxide value (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the peroxide value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 6 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 6 : Determination of mass per unit volume ("Litre Weight") in air.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the mass per unit volume ("litre weight") in air of animal and vegetables fats and oils in order to convent volume to mass or mass to volume.
It is not applicable to fats which deposit crystals at the temperature of determination.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 7 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 7 : Determination of moisture and volatile matter content (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal or vegetable fats or oils.
- method A, using a sand bath or hot-plate
- method B, using a drying oven
Method B is applicable only to non-drying fats and oils with an acid value less than four. In no circumstances should lauric oils be analysed by this method.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 8: 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 8 : Determination of ash.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of mass per unit volume ("litre weight") in air of animal and vegetable fats and oils in order to convert volume to mass or mass to volume.
It is not applicable to fats which deposit crystals at the temperature of determination.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 9/1 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 9/1 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Rapid method using hexane extraction (First revision).
This Part of Malaysian Standard specifies the reference using diethyl ether extraction for the determination or the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. This method is not applicable to waxes and moreover gives approximate results with certain fats of high unsaponifiable matter content for example with fats derived from marine animals.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 9/2 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 9/2 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Rapid method using hexane extraction (First revision).
This Part of Malaysian Standard specifies the reference using three hexane extractions for the determination or the unsaponifiable matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. This method is applicable to all fats and oils but not to waxes.
Price Code : E
 
MS 252 : Part 10 : 1991
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 10 : Determination of acid value and acidity (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods (titrimetric and potentiometric) for the determination of free fatty acids in animal and vegetables fats and oils. The acids are expressed preferably as the acid value or alternatively as acidity calculated conventionally. This method is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is not applicable to waxes.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 11 : 1992
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 11 : Determination of anisidine value.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the anisidine value, which is a measure of the amount of aldehydes (principally 2-alkenals), in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 13 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 13 : Determination of cloud point.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the cloud point of animal and vegetable fats.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 14 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 14 : Determination of smoke point.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of smoke point of animal and vegetable fats and oils. In the method, the liquid of melted fat is heated specified conditions so that its temperature riles at a specified rate. The temperature at which smoke is evolved is noted.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 15 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 15 : Determination of bleachability.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of the bleachability of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The methods reflect industrial practice in the refining of fats and oils. Method A is for the technical tallow and animal grease. Method B may be suitable for vegetable fats and oils when a two-stage bleaching process is to be simulated.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 16 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 16 : Determination of colour (First revision).
This revised Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of colour in animal and vegetable fats and oils. The methods consists of matching the colour of the light transmitted through a specific depth of liquid fat or oil to the colour of the light originating from the same source, transmitted through glass colour standards.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 17 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 17 : Determination of test sample.
This standard specifies procedures for the preparation of a test sample from a laboratory sample of animal or vegetable fats and oils for the purpose of analysis. The method is not applicable to emulsified fats such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, etc.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 18 : 1993
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 18 : Sampling (First revision).
This standard describes methods of sampling crude or processed animal and vegetable fats and oils, referred to as fats hereafter whatever the origin and whether liquid or solid. It also describes the apparatus used for this process.
Price Code : C
 
MS 252 : Part 19 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 19 : Determination of water content-entrainment method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination, by entrainment, of the water content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The method is applicable to products having water contents greater than or equal to 0.5% (m/m)
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 20 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 20 : Determination of specific extinction in ultra-violet light.
This Malaysian Standard measures the extinction coefficient at 233 nm and 269 nm corrected for carotene content, by correlating between the absorption at 233 nm and 269 nm and the presence of primary (mainly 233 nm) and secondary (mainly 269 nm) oxidation products. Apart from palm oil and palm products, the procedure is also applicable to all other fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 21 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 21 : Rapid method for the preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a rapid for the preparation of methyl esters of fatty acids. It is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils of free fatty acid content below 5%. This method involves the methanolysis of the glycerides in an alkaline medium.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 22 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 22 : Determination of fatty acid methyl esters by gas-liquid chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard provided general guidance for the application of gas-liquid chromatography to determine qualitatively and quantitatively the fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) prepared according to the procedure given in Part 21 'Rapid method for the preparation of methyl esters of patty acids'. The method involves the separation of FAME by gas-liquid chromatography of a methylated oil or fat sample under isothermal or programmed conditions. Identification is made reference to a reference standard methyl esters solution. Content determination is carried out by peak areas ratio.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 23 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 23 : Detection and identification of antioxidants liquid chromatographic method.
This Malaysian Standard determine propyl ggllate, 2,4,5-trihydroxybutyrophonone; tert-butylhydroquinone, nordihyroguaiaraetic acid; 2 and 3 tert-butyl-4-hyroxyanisole; 2,6-tert-butyl-4-hydroxymethylphenol; 2,6-ditert-4-hydroxytoluene in oils under the conditions of the test. This method is applicable to animal and vegetable fats and oils and shortenings. The antioxidants are dissolved in hexane, partitioned into acetonitrile and then separated by reverse-phase gradient elution by high performance liquid chromatography and detected at 280 nm.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 24 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 24 : Determination tocopherols and tocotrienols in vegetable oils and fats by high performance liquid chromatographic method.
This Malaysian Standard describes a procedure for the determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols in vegetables oils and fats by high performance liquid chromatographic. The procedure is not directly applicable to processed products, such as margarine containing tocopherol esters, but it may be used to determine tocopherols in the unsaponifiable matter obtained from such products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 25 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 25 : Determination oil gallates content - molecular absorption spectrometric method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a molecular absorption spectrometric method permitting the separate determination of propy-, octyl - and dodecyl gallates, used as antioxidants in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : E
 
MS 252 : Part 26 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 26 : Determination of composition of the sterol fraction - Method using gas chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a gas chromatographic method using packed or capillary columns for the determination of the composition of the sterol fraction of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : D
 
MS 252 : Part 27 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 27 : Determination of solid fat content-pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of solid fat content in animal and vegetable oils using low-resolution pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance. Alternative thermal pretreatments are specified according to whether or not the fat exhibits pronounced polymorphism. The methods involve the preparation of test portions at specified temperatures for parallel measurement.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 30 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 30 : Determination of 1, monoglycerides and free glycerol contents.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of 1 monoglycerides content and of free glycerol content consecutively on the same test portion.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 31 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 31 : Determination of polyethylene - type polymers.
This Malaysian Standard specifies the reference method for the determination of polyethylene-type polymers in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 32 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 32 : Determination of insoluble impurities content (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the insoluble impurities content of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 33 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 33 : Determination of cold stability.
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination of cold stability of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 252 : Part 34 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 34 : Determination of polymerised triglycerides by gel-permeation High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for the determination of the content of polar compounds in animal and vegetable fats and oils. In the method, separation of a test portion by column chromatography into non-polar compounds. Elution of the non-polar compounds and weighing of them. Determination of the polar compounds by difference.
Price Code : B
 
MS 252 : Part 35 : 1994
Animal and vegetable fats and oils : Part 35 : Determination of polar compounds content.
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for the determination of content of polar compounds in animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 682 : 1980
Specification for cooking oils.
For three main types of oils. Covers requirements for polyunsaturated fatty acid content, FFB, matter volatile at 103 degrees C, soap content, unsaponifiable matter and Lovibond colour. Test methods appended.
Price Code : B   &nbspAmendment 1 : 1982   &nbspAmendment 2 : 1988
 
MS 779 : 1994
Specification for margarine (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for both vitaminized and non-vitaminized margarine.
This standard will not apply to any product which contains less than 80% fat and is not labelled in any manner which implies, either directly or indirectly, that the product is margarine.
Price Code : C
 
MS 814 : 1994
Specification for palm oil (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of Malaysian crude and processed palm oil. The standard also includes definition, identity characteristics, quality characteristics of the various palm oil products such as special quality (SQ) grade, standards quality (Std) grade, neutralized (NPO) grade, neutralized, bleached (NBPO) and neutralized/refined bleached and deodorised (NBD/RBD) grade and hygiene requirements. Packaging, labelling and storage requirements are also given in the standard.
Price Code : A
 
MS 815 : 1991
Specification for palm stearin (First revision).
Applies to palm stearin that are crude, mentralised, refined/neutralized bleached and deodorized.
Price Code : A
 
MS 816 : 1991
Specification for palm olein (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for different products of palm olein, i.e. the liquid fraction obtained from a one-stage fractionation process of Malaysian palm oil through any of the following three processes:-
Dry fraction through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and subsequent filtration.
Detergent fractionation through crystallization of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of a surface active agent; after fractionation, the surface active agent is removed by washing.
Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallization of the oil in a solvent followed by separation of the fractions; after fractionation, the solvent is removed from each fraction.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 2 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 2 : Determination of moisture and volatile matter (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard which was prepared by PORIM (Standards - Writing Organisation) is the second revision of MS 817:1989. The standard is revised into several separate parts. It specifies two methods for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The standard supersedes MS 817:1989, Methods of sampling and test for palm oil and palm oil products (First revision)
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 3 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 3 : Determination of iodine value (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard which was prepared by PORIM (Standards - Writing Organisation) is the second revision of MS 817:1989. The standard is revised into several separate parts. It specifies a method for the determination of iodine value of animal and vegetable fats and oils.. The standard supersedes MS 817:1989, Methods of sampling and test for palm oil and palm oil products (First revision)
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 4 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 4 : Determination of water content - Karl Fischer method.
This Malaysian Standard which was prepared by PORIM (Standards - Writing Organisation) specifies a method using Karl Fischer reagent for the determination of the water content of animal and vegetable fats and oils that do not contain impurities such as soaps or other alkaline compounds which may react to produce high results. It is only applicable to fats with low water content.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 5 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 5 : Determination of anisidine value (Second revision).
This Malaysian Standard which was prepared by PORIM (Standards - Writing Organisation) is the second revision of MS 817:1989. The standard is revised into several separate parts. It specifies a method for the determination of anisidine value, which is a measure of the amount of aldehydes (principally 2-alkenals), in animal and vegetable fats and oils. The standard supersedes MS 817:1989, Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products (First revision)
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 6 : 2001
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 6 : Determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols content - Method using high-performance liquid chromatography (Second revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of the contents of free a-, b-, g- and d-tocopherols and tocotrienols (referred to jointly as tocols) in palm oil and palm oil products (referred to hereinafter as fats) by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This standard supersedes MS 817 : 1989
Price Code : B
 
MS 817 : Part 7 : Section 1 : 2001
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 7 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Section 1 : Method using diethyl ether extraction (Reference method)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the reference method using diethyl ether extraction for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter of palm oil and palm oil products. This method is not applicable to waxes.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 7 : Section 2 : 2001
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 7 : Determination of unsaponifiable matter : Section 2 : Rapid method using hexane extraction
This Malaysian Standard specifies a rapid method using three hexane extractions for the determination of the unsaponifiable matter content of palm oil and palm oil products. The method is not applicable to waxes. In comparison with the reference method given in MS 817 : Part 7 : Section 1, the method in this standard gives results which are systematically lower.
Price Code : B
 
MS 817 : Part 8 : Section 1 : 2001
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products : Part 8 : Determination of triacylglycerol by gas chromatography : Section 1 : Triacylglycerol composition by carbon number
This Malaysian Standard specifies the gas chromatographic method for the determination of triacylglycerol. The method produces results as 'triacylglycerol composition by carbon number'. Triacylglycerols having the same carbon number cannot be separated and determined individually, nor can triacylglycerols having different degrees of unsaturation, but an identical carbon number. The method is applicable to palm oil and palm oil products as well s other animal and vegetable oils and fats.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Part 9 : Section 1 : 2003
Methods of test for palm oil products: Part 9: Determination of solid fat content by pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance (PNMR): Section 1: Direct method
This Malaysian Standard specifies an indirect method for the determination of the solid fat content in palm oil and palm oil products using low-resolution pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance. There are two tempering procedures. The non-stabilised procedure is applicable to palm oil, palm kernel oil, their fractions and blends of oils and fats. The stabilised procedure is suitable for cocoa butter-type of products that require long tempering to stabilise the desired polymorphic form.
Price Code : B
 
MS 817 : Part 9 : Section 2 : 2003
Methods of test for palm oil products: Part 9: Determination of solid fat content by pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance (PNMR): Section 2: Indirect method
This Malaysian Standard specifies an indirect method for the determination of the solid fat content in palm oil and palm oil products using low-resolution pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance. There are two tempering procedures. The non-stabilised procedure is applicable to palm oil, palm kernel oil, their fractions and blends of oils and fats. The stabilised procedure is suitable for cocoa butter-type of products that require long tempering to stabilise the desired polymorphic form.
Price Code : B
 
MS 817 : Part 10 : 2003
Methods of test for palm oil products: Part 10: Determination of colour – Gardner 1963 (glass standards)
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the colour of palm oil products by comparison with standards of specified Gardner colour. It applicable to fatty acid distillates, fatty acids and oil derivatives that do not differ in hue appreciably from the colour standards
Price Code : A
 
MS 883 : 1984
Specification for vanaspati/compound vegetable fat.
Provides definition, requirements, methods of sampling and tests.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1231 : 1991
Methods of sampling for palm oil and palm oil products.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes methods for the drawing and preparing of samples from consignments to palm oil and their derivatives. It also describes some of the apparatus used for this purpose.
The methods of drawing samples prescribes are intended as directives for experts and to be used for consignment in bulk, consignments consisting of a number of packages and units from those consignments.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1234 : 1991
Specification for vegetable shortening.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for vegetable shortening prepared from refined and deodorized vegetables oils and fats or their blends. This standard does not cover shortening prepared from animal or marine oils and fats or their blends or animal or marine oils and fats or their blends with vegetable oils.
Price Code : A   &nbspAmendment 1 : 1993    
 
MS 1436 : 1998
Specification for palm kernel olein.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for different products of palm kernel olein i.e. the liquid fraction obtained from the fractionation of Malaysian palm kernel oil through:
(1) Dry fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and subsequent filtration,
(2) Detergent fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after addition of a surface active agent; after separation, the surface active agent is removed by washing;
(3) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallisation of the oil in a solvent followed by separation of the fractions; after separation, the solvent is removed by distillation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1437 : 1998
Specification for palm kernel stearin.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements for different products of palm kernel stearin i.e. the higher-melting fraction obtained from the fractionation of Malaysian palm kernel oil through:
(1) Dry fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and subsequent filtration;
(2) Detergent fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and separation of the fractions after additions of a surface active agent; after separation, the surface active agent is removed by washing;
(3) Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallisation of the oil in a solvent followed by separation of the fractions; after separation the solvent is removed by distillation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1507 : 2000
Specification for refined palm glycerine
Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for purified/refined palm glycerine primarily intended for food use. The product may also be used for industrial purposes.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 1 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine: Part 1 : Sampling
This Malaysian Standard describes methods for sampling of palm glycerine, either crude or refined, in the course of filling (see Clause 4), or already contained in drums (see Clause 5) or in transportable or fixed tanks (see Clause 6).
Price Code : B
 
MS 1515 : Part 2 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 2 : Determination of glycerol content - Titrimetric method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a titrimetric method for the determination of the glycerol content of palm glycerine for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 3 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 3 : Determination of refractive index
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for the determination of the refractive index of palm glycerine and its aqueous solutions for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 4 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 4 : Determination of density at 20°C
This Malaysian Standard specifies methods for the determination of the density at 20°C of purified palm glycerine (i.e. free from substances in suspension and crystallized salts) for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 5 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 5 : Measurement of colour in hazen units (Platinum-cobalt scale)
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method of measuring the colour in Hazen units of palm glycerine for industrial use. It is applicable only to clear, slightly coloured liquids for which the colour characteristics are close to those of the reference platinum-cobalt scale. Such colour characteristics are generally described as "brownish-yellow".
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 6 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 6 : Determination of ash-gravimetric method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the ash of glycerine for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 7 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 7 : Determination of heavy metal content
This Malaysian Standard describes a method for determining the heavy metal content of palm glycerine for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1515 : Part 8 : 2001
Methods of sampling and test for palm glycerine : Part 8 : General method for the determination of arsenic-silver diethyldithiocarbamate photometric method
This Malaysian Standard describes a general method for the photometric determination of arsenic, using silver diethyldithiocarbamate of palm glycerine for industrial use.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1516 : 2001
Specification for vinegar
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification for vinegar. It does not cover the requirement for artificial vinegar.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 6321 : 1998
Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of melting point in open capillary tubes (Slip point).
This standard is revised into several separate parts. It specifies two methods for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal and vegetable fats and oils. The standard supersedes MS 817:1989, Methods of sampling and test for palm oil and palm oil products (First revision)
Price Code : A
 
 

67.200.20

Oilseeds


 
MS 238 : 1974
Specification for rice bran oil.
Requirements for three grades specified. Related tests found in MS 252. Determination of colour of soap appended.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.220

Spices and condiments. Food additives


 

67.220.10

Spices and condiments


 
MS 81 : Part 1 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 1 : Determination of extraneous matter (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the methods of testing of extraneous matter by physical separation and weighing of the extraneous matter in a test portion. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 2 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 2 : Determination of total ash (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining total ash by destruction of organic matter by heating the test portion in contact with air to constant mass as a temperature of 550°C. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments' and MS 81 : Supp. : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 3 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 3 : Determination of acid-insoluble ash (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing of acid-insoluble ash by treatment of the total ash or of the water-insoluble ash obtained as described ISO 928 or ISO 929 respectively with hydrochloric acid, filtration, ignition and weight of the residue. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments, for Spices and Condiments' and MS 81 : Supp. : 1984 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 4 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 4 : Determination of moisture content-entrainment method (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the methods of testing of moisture content by azeotropic distillation using on organic liquid immiscible with water and collected in a graduated tube. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 5 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 5 : Determination of alcohol-soluble extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing of alcohol-soluble with ethanol, filtration, drying of the extract obtained and weight. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 6 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 6 : Determination of cold water extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of testing cold-water extract by extraction of a test portion with cold water, filtration, drying of the extract obtained and weighing. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 7 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 7 : Sampling (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of sampling for spices and condiments. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for
spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 8 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 8 : Determination of non-volatile extract (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining non-volatile ether extract by extraction of the material with dimethyl ether, removal of the volatile fractions, drying of the non-volatile residue and weighing. This revised standard is intended to supersede MS 81 : 1973 'Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments' and MS 81 : Supp : 1984 'Method of Sampling and Test for Spices and Condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 9 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 9 : Determination of filth (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining filth by washing the product with chloroform (after, if necessary, preliminary extraction with light petroleum) and examination of the washing for heavy filth and sand. Washing the product with water, with our without treatment with pancreatic enzyme, and agitation with light petroleum, the light filth collecting at the interface between the liquids after separation. Transference of the light filth to a filter paper and microscopical examination for contaminants such as insect fragments and rodent hairs.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 10 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 10 : Preparation of a ground sample for analysis (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of preparation of a ground sample for analysis by grinding the laboratory sample which has been previously mixed, to obtain particles of the size specified in the Malaysian Standard appropriate to the spice or condiment concerned or, it not specified, to obtain particles to size of approximately 1 mm.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 11 : 1993
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 11 : Determination of volatile (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard outlines the method of determining oil by distillation of an aqueous suspension of the product, collection of the graduated tube containing a measured volume of xylene to fix the volatile oil, allowing the organic and aqueous phases to separate and reading the total volume of the organic phase.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 12 : 2001
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 12 : Determination of particle size
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of particle size for spices and condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 13 : 2001
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 13 : Determination of total starch
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of total starch for ground spices and condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 81 : Part 14 : 2002
Method of sampling and test for spices and condiments : Part 14 : Determination of lead
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of lead content in spices and condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 234 : 1988
Specification for black and white pepper, whole (First revision).
Requirement and methods of sampling and test for dries, whole fruits of pepper, piper niqrum L specified.
Price Code : A
 
MS 759 : 1982
Specification for cloves, whole and ground (powdered).
Specifies requirements including recommendation for storage, grading and quality control.
Price Code : A
 
MS 889 : 2001
Specification for turmeric, whole and ground (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for tumeric (Curcuma longa Linnaeus and Curcuma domestica), whole and ground (powdered) and method of determination of colouring power. This standard supersedes MS 889 : 1984.
Price Code : B
 
MS 890 : 1995
Specification for curry powder (First revision).
This revision incorporates a number of amendments such as
1. Particle size of curry powder was determined and included in the standard in order to ensure uniform fineness of the products.
2. Level of moisture content, volatile oil and crude fibre used in Table 1 have been amended.
Price Code : A
 
MS 900 : 1991
Nomenclature for spices and condiments : First list (Bilingual: English-Bahasa Malaysia ) (First revision).
Tabulates out the botanical name, part used, common English name and common Malaysian name for a list of spices and condiments.
Price Code : A
 
MS 915 : 1984
Specification for sodium benzoate, food grade.
Establishes purity requirements and test methods like reaction with uranyl zinc acetate, determination of size purity and moisture; acidity or alkalinity, presence of readily carbonsizable substances and presence of polycyclic acid and chlorinated organic compounds.
Price Code : B
 
MS 958 : 1995
Specification for citric acid (Food grade).
Specifies requirements and test methods for anhydrous citric acid used as food additives. Acid shall have a conform to requirements given under the appendices.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1001 : 2002
Specification for dried chillies in ground (powdered) form (First Revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for dried chillies (generally belonging to the species Capsicum frutescens Linnacus or Capsicum annum Linnacus) in ground (powdered form). This standard supersedes MS 1001: 1986.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1102 : 1988
Specification for black and white pepper, ground.
Prescribes the requirements for black pepper and white pepper, in the ground form.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1115 : 1988
Specification for table salt.
Prescribes the requirements and methods of tests for table salt.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1236 : 1991
Specification for tamarind pulp.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality and methods of sampling and test of tamarind pulp obtained from the mature fruits of tamarindus indica line.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1282 : Part 1 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 1 : Acid regulators.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of acid regulators which constitutes a part of food additives.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1282 : Part 2 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 2 : Preservatives.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of preservatives which constitutes a part of food additives.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1282 : Part 3 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 3 : Antioxidants.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and specification of antioxidants which constitutes a part of food additives. The list of antioxidants stated in the standard are those specified by the current Food Regulation 1985 published by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1282 : Part 4 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 4 : Flavour enhancer.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and specification of flavour enchancer which constitutes a part of food additives. The list of flavour enchancer stated in the standard are those specified by the current Food Regulation 1985 published by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1282 : Part 5 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 5 : Stabilizer, thickener and gelling agent.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of stabilizer, thickener and gelling agent which constitutes a part of food additives.
Price Code : D
 
MS 1282 : Part 6 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 6 : Solvent.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of solvents which constitutes a part of food additives.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1282 : Part 7 : 1992
Specification for food additives : Part 7 : Anticaking agent.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements of anticaking agent which constitutes a part of food additives.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1282 : Part 8 : 1995
Specification for food additives : Part 8 : Colouring substance.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and specification of colouring substance which constitutes a part of food additives. This list of colouring substance stated in the standard are those specified in the current Malaysian Food Regulations 1985.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1308 : 1993
Specification for maze (whole, in process or ground).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements for maze. Definitions on mace, extraneous matter, quality requirements such as freedom from contamination, extraneous matter are outlined. Table 1 outlines the chemical properties of mace. This standard also prescribes the hygiene, packaging and marking requirements of the products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1309 : 1993
Specification for nutmeg (whole or broken).
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements for nutmeg. Definitions on nutmeg, extraneous matter, quality requirements such as freedom from contamination, extraneous matter are outlined. Table 1 outlines the chemical properties of nutmeg. This standard also prescribes the hygiene, packaging and marking requirements of the products.
Price Code : A
 
 

67.220.20

Food additives


 
MS 243 : 1988
Specification for monosodium glutamate (First revision).
Prescribes requirements and test methods for monosodium L-(+) - glutamate use in food and food products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 513 : 1993
Specification for caramel in the manufacture of soya sauce (First revision).
This revision incorporates a number of modifications. The major changes featured in this revision include high-glucose fructose under water-soluble carbohydrate, sulphated ash content, H of 10% w/v solution and lead content.
Price Code : B
 
MS 532 : 1995
Specification for red chilli sauce (Second revision).
This revision incorporates a number modifications to the existing requirements such as levels of copper, lead and mould count (Howard). The requirements specified for acidity (as acetic acid), pH benzoic acid or its edible salts, sulphur dioxide and arsenic have been retained as they are acceptable for the red chilli sauce. Total soluble solid and chilli content were being incorporatedd as it was felt to be necessary. The requirement for total solids has been deleted. This standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 1120 - Methods of Sampling and Test for Sauces
Price Code : A
 
MS 598 : 1993
Specification for ice-cream (First revision).
The revision incorporates a number of modifications. Table 1 specifying pasteurization time-temperature has been amended. Table 2 specifying basic composition of ice cream and Table 3 specifying other requirements for ice cream have been combined, amended and extended to include the level for E. coli. The general methods of test for ice cream have been deleted and thus, this standard is to be used in conjunction with MS 414, Methods of test for milk and milk products (Second revision).
Price Code : B
 
MS 717 : 1981
Recommendation for canned-baby foods.
Establishes essential composition and quality factor requirements and methods of analysis for baby foods either in ready to eat form or dry form requiring reconstitution with water only. Includes definition of terms.
Price Code : B
 
MS 817 : Pt. 2 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products: Part 2: Determination of moisture and volatile matter content (Second Revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies two method for the determination, by drying, of the moisture and volatile matter content of animal or vegerable fats or oils:
- method A, using a sand bath or hot plate
- method B, using drying oven
Method A applicable to all fats and oil
Method A applicable only to non-drying fats and oils with the acid value less than 4. In no circumstances should lauric oils be analysed by this method.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Pt. 3 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products: Part 3: Determination of iodine value (Second Revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the iodine value of animal and vegetable fats and oils, hereinafter referred to as fats.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Pt. 4 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products: Part 4: Determination of water content - Karl Fisher method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method using Karl Fisher reagent for the determination of the water content of animal and vegetable fats and oils that do not contain impurities such as soaps or other alkaline compounds which may react to produce high results. It is only applicable to fats with low water content.
Price Code : A
 
MS 817 : Pt. 5 : 1998
Methods of test for palm oil and palm oil products: Part 5: Determination of anisidine value (Second Revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the anisidine value, which is measured of the amount of aldehydes ( principally 2-alkenes) of animal and vegetable fats and oils.
Price Code : A
 
MS 819 : 1983
Specification for sodium metabisulphite, food grade.
Specifies purity requirements and limits for impurities for use as food preservatives. Also prescribes test methods and impurities.
Price Code : B
 
MS 851 : 1983
Specification for phosphoric acid (food grade).
Specifies purity requirements and tolerance limits of impurities particularly arsenic, heavy metals, iron, copper, sulphate, chloride and oxide of nitrogen.
Price Code : A
 
MS 997 : 1986
Specification for canned beans in tomato sauce.
Coves ingredients, process, quality and hygiene requirements. Guidelines on packing and labeling. Procedures for sampling, drained width/weight soluble solids content, water capacity of containers and microbiological test laid down.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1433 : 1998
Specification for wafers.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the specification for wafers.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1434 : 1998
Specification for semi-sweet biscuit and cookies
Semi-sweet biscuits and cookies sha be the product obtained from baking chemical leavened dough or dough prepare from the mixture of flour or meal (cereal based) and other food ingredients. This may include Marie, finger biscuit , digestive biscuit, butter cookies and shortbread.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1435 : 1998
Method for sampling and test for biscuits
This Malaysian Standard prescribed the methods of sampling and test for biscuits. For ease reference, it contains sampling, determination of moisture, determination of protein, determination of fatty acids, determination of peroxide value.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1112 : 1988
Specification for instant beehoon (instant rice vermicelli).
Prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for instant beehoon (Instant rice vermicelli)
Price Code : B
 
MS 1191 : 1991
Specification for cereal-based snack foods.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the quality requirements and methods of test for cereal-based snack foods taken as a snack and not as a replacement for meals.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1356 : 1994
Specification for rice flour (non-glutinous) and blended rice flour.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the requirements, the method of sampling and tests for non-glutinous rice flour (Oryza sativa and blended rice flour)
Price Code : C
 
MS 1436 : 1998
Specification for palm kernel olien
This Malaysian Standard prescribed the requirements for different products of palm kernel olien, i.e the liquid fraction obtained from the fractionation of Malaysian palm kernel oil through any of the following three processes:
1. Dry fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and subsequent filtration
2. Dry fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling separation of the fractions after addition of a surface active agent, after separation , the surface active agent is removed by washing.
3. Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallisation of the oil I a solvent followed by separation of the fractions; after separation, the solvent is removed by distillation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1437 : 1998
Specification for palm kernel stearin
This Malaysian Standard prescribed the requirements for different products of palm kernel stearin, i.e the higher fraction obtained from the fractionation of Malaysian palm kernel oil through any of the following three processes:
1. Dry fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling and subsequent filtration
2. Detergent fractionation through crystallisation of the oil by controlled cooling separation of the fractions after addition of a surface active agent, after separation , the surface active agent is removed by washing.
3. Solvent fractionation through controlled crystallisation of the oil I a solvent followed by separation of the fractions; after separation, the solvent is removed by distillation.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 712 : 1998
Cereals and cereals product - Determination of moisture content (routine reference method).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a routine reference method for the determination of the moisture content of cereals and cereal products.
The method is not applicable to maize, for which a method is specified in ISO 6540, maize - determination of moisture content ( on milled grains and on whole grains ).
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 950 : 1998
Cereals - sampling (as grain)
This Malaysian Standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality of cereal grains.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 951 : 1998
Pulses in bags - sampling
This Malaysian Standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality of pulses transported in bags.
It does not apply to pulses intended for sowing.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1427 : 1998
Cereals, pulses and other food grains - nomenclature
This Malaysian Standard lists the botanical names of the main species of
(a) Cereals (section one);
(b) Pulses (section two);
(c) Other food grain (section three)
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 2170 : 1998
Cereals and pulses - sampling of milled products
This Malaysian Standard specifies general conditions relating to the sampling for assessment of quality and condition of milled products from cereals and pulses, intended for human or animal consumption, in powder, particulate or agglomerated form.
It does not apply to wholes unprocessed cereal grains or pulses, to seed grains or pulses, or to partially milled cereals or pulses which retain the form of the original material. Starches and oils obtained from cereals or pulses are also excluded from the scope of this Malaysian standard.
Price Code : B
 
MS ISO 2171 : 1998
Cereals, pulses and derived products - Determination of ash.
This Malaysian standard specifies two methods for the determination of ash yielded by cereals, pulses and derived products:
a) method A, by incineration at 900°C, applicable to cereals and milled cereal products intended for human consumption;
b) method B, by incineration at 550°C, applicable to derived cereal products other than milled products intended for human consumption, to flours of composite cereals used for the manufacture of dietetic products, and to pulses and derived products.
Method B should not be used for cereals and their derived products intended for human consumption, method A being more rapid and generally used for the purpose of commercial contracts.
This Malaysians Standard is not applicable to starch and starch derivatives, or to cereals and derived cereal products intended for animal feeding stuff, for which methods are described in ISO 3593 and ISO 5984 respectively; nor is it applicable to seeds of cereals and pulses of sowing.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 6321 : 1998
Animal and vegetable fats and oils - Determination of melting point in open capillary tubes (slip point)
This Malaysian Standard specifies two methods for the determination for determination of the melting point in open capillary tubes, commonly known as slip point of animal and vegetables fats and oils (referred to as fats hereinafter)
- Method A is only applicable to animal and vegetable fats which are solid at ambient pronounced polymorphism
- Method B is applicable to all animal and vegetable fats which are solid at ambient temperature and is the method to be used for fats whose polymorphic is unknown.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 6647 : 1998
Rice - Determination of amylose content.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the amylose content of uncooked, milled rice.
Price Code : A
 
MS ISO 7302 : 1998
Cereals and cereals products - Determination on total fats content.
This Malaysian standard specifies a method for the determination of the total fat content of cereals and cereal products and pasta.
Price Code : A
 
MS 901 : 1984
Specification for canned mango nectar.
Defines product and prescribes ingredients and hygiene requirements. Guidelines on packing, labelling and sampling provided. Procedures are laid down for fruit pulp content, soluble solids, fill of container, ascorbic acid, ethanol, contaminants such as arsenic, lead, copper, zinc, iron, tin and sulphur dioxide contents.
Price Code : D
 
MS 902 : 1984
Specification for canned guava nectar.
Defines product and prescribes ingredients and hygienic requirements. Guidelines on packing, labelling and sampling provided. Procedures are laid down for fruit pulp content, soluble solids, fill of container, ascorbic acid, ethanol, contaminants such as arsenic, lead, copper, zinc, iron, tin and sulphur dioxide contents.
Price Code : D
 
MS 954 : Part 2 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 2 : Determination of total ash (First revision)
Involves the addition of magnesium acetate solution to a test portion, drying and incineration at temperature of 550 degrees C to 600 degrees C. After cooling, mass of residue determined for further calculations.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 3 : 1985
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 3 : Measurement of pH.
Two procedures are given: the procedure for products which can be homogenized and for products which cannot be homogenized.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 4 : 1985
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 4 : Determination of total fat content.
Specifies a method for the determination of total fat content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 5 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 5 : Determination of free fat content (First revision)
Specifies a method for the determination of free fat content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 6 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 6 : Determination of starch content.
Specifies a method for the determination of starch content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 7 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 7 : Determination of glucono delta lactone content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of glucono delta lactone content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 8 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 8 : Determination of L- (+) - glumatic acid content (Reference method).
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the L-(+)- glumatic acid content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 9 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 9 : Determination of L- hydroxyproline content (First revision)
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the L- hydroxyproline content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 10 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 10 : Determination of total phosphorus content (Reference method).
Specifies a reference method for the determination of total phosphorus content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 11 : 1986
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 11 : Determination of nitrogen content.
Specifies the Kjeldhal method for the determination of the nitrogen content of meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 12 : 2000
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 12 : Determination of chloride content (as sodium chloride) (First revision)
Prescribes the methods for determining the following: Chloride content (as sodium chloride), proportion of total solids/meat to gravy.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 13 : 1989
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 13 : Determination of metal contaminants.
Prescribes test methods which are applicable to meat and meat products such as burgers, frankfurters, canned meat, and other similar products. The test methods include determination of arsenic, tin, antimony, mercury, lead, copper, zinc and cadmium.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 14 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 14 : Determination of nitrite content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the nitrite content in meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 954 : Part 15 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 15 : Determination of nitrate content.
Specifies a reference method for the determination of the nitrate content in meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 954 : Part 16 : 1988
Methods of test for meat and meat products : Part 16 : Detection of polyphosphates.
Specifies a method for the detection of linear condensed phosphates in meat and meat products by thin layer chromatographic separation.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1027 : 1986
Specification for canned passion fruit nectar.
Prescribes the requirements for canned passion fruit nectar derived from the fruit of the purple variety (Passiflora edulis) or the yellow variety (Passiflora eduils f. flavicarpa).
Price Code : A
 
MS 1110 : Part 1 : 1988
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 1 : Detection of salmonellae.
Specifies a reference method for the detection of salmonellae in all kinds of meat and meat products.
Price Code : C
 
MS 1110 : Part 2 : 1989
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 2 : Detection and enumeration of coliforms and Escherichia coli.
Prescribes a test method to determine the presence of coliforms and E. coli in meat and meat products such as meatburgers, meat frankfurters, canned meat and other similar products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1110 : Part 3 : 1989
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 3 : Enumeration of mesophilic aerobic plate count.
Specifies a reference method for the enumeration of viable mesophilic aerobic microorganism in meat and meat products.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1110 : Part 4 : 1988
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 4 : Detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus.
Specifies a reference method for the detection of and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in meat and meat products.
Price Code : B
 
MS 1110 : Part 5 : 1988
Microbiological examination of meat and meat products : Part 5 : Detection of Clostridum perfringens.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a reference method for the detection of clostridium perfringens in meat and meat products or other food products intended for human consumption.
Price Code : B
 
 

67.230

Prepackaged and prepared foods


 
MS 717 : 1981
Recommendation for canned-baby foods.
Establishes essential composition and quality factor requirements and methods of analysis for baby foods either in ready to eat form or dry form requiring reconstitution with water only. Includes definitions of terms.
Price Code : B
 
MS 715 : 1981
Recommendation for infant formula.
Provides nutritional requirements and formulae, and method of analysis for infant formula in liquid or powdered form.
Price Code : B
 
MS 716 : 1982
Recommendation for processed cereal-based foods for infants and children.
Provides nutritional requirements and methods of analysis. Also includes definitions of terms.
Price Code : B
 
MS 807 : 1991
Specification for light soya sauce (First revision).
Prescribes requirements and test methods to determine total nitrogen salt, pH, arsenic, lead, benzoic acid and amino nitrogen.
Price Code : A
 
MS 1120 : 2004
Sauces - Sampling and Test Methods (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard prescribes the method of sampling and test methods which covers chemical test, mould and yeast count for sauces
Price RM50
 
 

67.240

Sensory analysis


 
MS 1084 : 1987
Method for preparation of tea liquor for use in sensory tests
Prescribe a method for the preparation of a liquor of tea of use in sensory tests, by means of infusing the leaf.
Price RM10
 
 

67.250

Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs


 
MS ISO 6486-1 : 2003
Ceramic ware, glass ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food – Release of lead and cadmium – Part 1 : Test method
This Malaysian Standard specifies a test method for the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware, and glass dinnerware intended to be used in contact with food, but excluding porcelain enamel articles
Price RM20
 
MS ISO 6486-2 : 2003
Ceramic ware, glass ceramic ware and glass dinnerware in contact with food – Release of lead and cadmium – Part 2 : Permissible limits
This Malaysian Standard specifies permissible limits for the release of lead and cadmium from ceramic ware, glass-ceramic ware, and glass dinnerware intended to be used in contact with food, but excluding porcelain enamel articles.
Price RM20
 
 



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