Navigating Malaysia’s Engine Oil Labeling Mandate: A Solution for Compliance and Anti-Counterfeiting
Navigating Malaysia’s Engine Oil Labeling Mandate: A Solution for Compliance and Anti-Counterfeiting Published on 6 June 2025 Engine lubricant in Malaysia must now bear SIRIM labels. (Image by Daniel Andraski from Pexels) In March of this year, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) announced amendments to Trade Descriptions Act 2011 (Act […]
From Holograms to Digital: How Malaysia Can Upgrade Its Medicine Authentication
From Holograms to Digital: How Malaysia Can Upgrade Its Medicine Authentication Published on 18 April 2025 Hologram stickers: an essential tool to combat counterfeiting. (Image retrieved from Packtica) Malaysia’s Committed Anti-Counterfeit Guardian The predecessors of Farmatags, Meditags. (Image retrieved from Toh) The Ministry of Health (KKM) in Malaysia has been at the forefront of combating […]
The Truth About Fake Products: Why They’re More Dangerous Than You Realize
The Truth About Fake Products: Why They’re More Dangerous Than You Realize Published on 4 April 2025 Counterfeits lurk everywhere – and the scariest part? They’re now indistinguishable from the real thing (Image by: Hazelwood from Pexels) We’ve all been there—spotting a deal that seems too good to be true but too tempting to resist. […]
Top 4 Challenges in Pharmaceutical Product Security in Malaysia & Singapore (and How SmartKood Can Help)
Top 4 Challenges in Pharmaceutical Product Security in Malaysia & Singapore (and How SmartKood Can Help) Published on 5 March 2025 (Image by Hazelwood from Pexels) Traceability in pharmaceuticals strengthens drug safety by enabling real-time tracking of products across the supply chain. It also ensures that only safe and approved medicines reach patients, reducing health […]