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STAGE: PUBLIC COMMENT (40.20) DATE: 20/09/2014-19/11/2014

Raw-Unclean Edible Birdnest (EBN) - House nest – Specification

ICS: 67.120.01, 65.020.99 Descriptors: raw-unclean, edible-birdnest (EBN), house nest, specification

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DRAFT MALAYSIAN STANDARD

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Contents

Page Committee representation .......................................................................................................... ii Foreword .................................................................................................................................... iii 1 Scope ............................................................................................................................. 1 2 Normative references .................................................................................................... 1 3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................... 1 4 Requirements .............................................................................................................. 1 5 Packaging ...................................................................................................................... 2 6 Labelling ........................................................................................................................ 3 7 Compliance .................................................................................................................... 3 8 Certification mark ........................................................................................................... 3 9 Premise requirements ................................................................................................... 3 10 Legal requirements ........................................................................................................ 3

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Committee representation The Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture (ISC A) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations: Agrovet Certification Department of Agriculture Malaysia Department of Fisheries Malaysia Department of Standards Malaysia Department of Veterinary Services Farmers’ Organisation Authority Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia Forest Research Institute Malaysia Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Malaysian Association of Standards Users Malaysian Palm Oil Association Malaysian Rubber Board Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities National Seed Association SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Universiti Putra Malaysia The Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets Ranching which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations: Chemical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd CVW Ventures Sdn Bhd Department of Standards Malaysia Ministry of Health Malaysia (Food Safety and Quality Division) Ministry of Housing and Local Authorities

Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia Persatuan Pengusaha Burung Layang-Layang Kuala Krai Persekutuan Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia Pertubuhan Gabungan Pengusaha–Pengusaha Burung Walit Malaysia SIRIM Berhad (Industrial Biotechnology Research Centre) SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Town And Country Planning Department Universiti Putra Malaysia (Faculty of Veterinary Medicines) Veterinary Association Malaysia XPOE Global Sdn Bhd

Co-opted members: A.C. Lam Enterprise Institute Kimia Malaysia Koperasi Pengusaha Burung Walit Persatuan Pengeksport Sarang Burung Malaysia The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia

Observer Technical Adviser to PM's Special Envoy to China

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FOREWORD This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets Ranching under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture. Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

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Raw-Unclean Edible Birdnest (EBN) – House nest - Specification

1 Scope This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for the authenticity, quality and grading of raw-unclean edible-birdnest (EBN) harvested from birdnest premises.

2 Normative references The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative reference (including any amendments) applies. MS 2273, Good Animal Husbandry Practice - Edible-nest Swiftlet ranching and its premises

3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 raw-unclean edible birdnest (EBN) This is also known as Unclean Birdnest Raw Material (UBRM) (Yan Wo raw material). It is the secretion from the salivary gland of the edible-nest Swiftlet belonging to Aerodramus species. It is harvested from edible-nest Swiftlet premises. It can be subjected to, but not limiting to, sorting, drying, grading, trimming, weighing and packing but without any cleaning process. 3.2 arc shape

Any EBN of the shape of a segment of a circle, formed naturally on a flat surface at the premises.

3.3 angular shape

Any EBN of angular shape of less than 90°, formed naturally on an angular surface at the premises.

3.4 fragment A splintered or broken part of EBN. 3.5 accredited laboratory Laboratory that has been accredited by the Department of Standards Malaysia.

4 Requirements 4.1 Requirements of post-harvest handling raw-unclean EBN 4.1.1 Raw-unclean EBN shall be obtained from ranch that has been implemented with good animal husbandry practice (MS 2273).

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4.1.2 The raw-unclean EBN shall be handled with care at all times with minimum exposure to high temperature.

4.1.3 Every batch of nest harvested shall be recorded.

4.1.4 All raw-unclean EBN shall be kept in suitable protective containers and kept in storage room. The storage conditions are as below: a) premises shall have a facility for proper storage of raw-unclean EBN; and

b) store shall be kept dry and clean at all times with adequate ventilation. 4.1.5 The premise shall practice good pest-control. 4.2 Preliminary sorting and removal of foreign material process

4.2.1 The raw-unclean EBN may be sorted according to shape, size, or/and foreign material.

4.2.2 The raw-unclean EBN may be trimmed accordingly using suitable equipment to remove foreign material such as dirt, eggshell, cement, paint, and splinters.

4.3 Classification Raw-unclean EBN shall be classified according to Table 1.

Table 1. Classification of raw-unclean EBN

Classification Type

Arc shape 1

Angular shape 2

Fragment 3

4.3.1 The illustration of each shape is shown in Annex A. 4.3.2 The authenticity and quality of raw-unclean EBN shall be determined in accordance with the method given in Table 2.

Table 2. Authenticity and quality requirements for raw-unclean EBN

Category Parameters Maximum level Methods of tests

Authenticity

Analyses

Sialic acid

(N,N-acetylneuraminic acid)

Present

AOAC High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method

4.3.3 All tests shall be done by the accredited laboratory.

5 Packaging 5.1 The raw-unclean EBN shall be packed in suitable protective containers to provide protection from hazards (physical, chemical and biological) during handling and transportation.


5.2 The materials used for packing shall be food grade, clean, non-toxic, and capable of withstanding damage during handling and transportation of the raw-unclean EBN. 5.3 Stamps bearing trade specifications are allowed provided the substance used for the printing or labelling is non-toxic.

6 Labelling The raw-unclean EBN package shall be labelled with the following particulars: a) name of produce (i.e. raw-unclean EBN); b) grade; c) batch number/barcode/ Quick Response Code (QRC) or its equivalent; d) net weight (in metrics system); e) name and address of packers, distributors/exporters and/or importers; f) date of packing; g) company registration number (where applicable); and h) country of origin ( e.g. Malaysia).

7 Compliance Each produce which is inspected by a competent authority and found conforming to the requirements of this Malaysian Standard at the time of inspection shall be deemed to comply with this Malaysian Standard.

8 Certification mark Each container, may by arrangement with a recognised certification body, be marked with the certification mark of that body, provided that the product conforms to the requirements of this Malaysian Standard.

9 Premise requirements The premises where the raw-unclean EBN produce is acquired shall prescribe to MS 2273 (for ranches).

10 Legal requirements The product in all other aspects shall comply with the requirements of the legislations currently in force in Malaysia.


Annex A (informative)

A ) Title: Arc shape (Type 1)

B) Title: Angular Shape (Type 2)


Acknowledgements Members of Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture (ISC A) Mr Chan Han Hee (Chairman) AgroVet Certification Ms Irma Munirah Alias (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad Ms Norma Othman/ Ms Siti Saudah Hassim

Department of Agriculture Malaysia

Ms Yeo Mooi Eim Department of Fisheries Malaysia Dr Zaliha Department of Veterinary Services Mr Mohd Noorhafiz Mohd Nasir Department of Standards Malaysia Tuan Haji Mohd Salim Haji Taha Farmers’ Organization Authority

Mr Ishak Abbas/ Mr Alias Jusoh

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority

Dr Gulam Shah Fazal Din Federation of Livestock Farmers’ Association Mr Rosdi Koter Forest Research Institute Malaysia Mr Ricky Yong Yew Keong/ Mr Lim S H

Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association (MFEA)

Dr Zabedah Mahmood/ Dr Ramli Mohd Noor

Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Ms Annie Mitin Malaysian Association of Standard Users Mr Ong Kim Pin Malaysian Palm Oil Association Dr. Masahuling Benong/ Dr. Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Aris

Malaysian Rubber Board

Haji Azini Mohd Shahid Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Mr Syamsu Erwin Muhamad Lagis Ministry of Plantation Industries and

Commodities Dr Mohammed Selamat Madom,/ Tn Haji Mohd Nasir Warris

National Seed Association

Prof Madya Dr Mohd Said Saad/ Prof Madya Dr Abdul Shukor

Universiti Putra Malaysia


Members of Working Group on Edible-birdnest Swiftlets Raching Ms Ridzwan Kasim (Chairman) Department of Standards Malaysia Ms Irma Munirah Alias (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad Mr Victor Choong Chemical Laboratory (M) Sdn Bhd Mr Lavernt Chen CVW Ventures Sdn Bhd Mr Mohd Noorhafiz Mohd Nasir Department of Standards Malaysia Tuan Haji Jamal Khair / Ms Ruhana/ Ms Faridah Malik Shari/ Ms Zawiyah Shariff

Ministry of Health Malaysia (Food Safety and Quality Division)

Ms Zurina Elyas Ministry of Housing and Local Authorities Mr Ooh Hock Lye/ Mr Hisham Mustakem/ Mr Lim Thean Siew

Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia

Mr Mohamad Azani Mohamad Zin Persatuan Pengusaha Burung Layang-Layang Kuala Krai

Dato Lee Yuen Fong Persekutuan Persatuan Pedagang Sarang Burung Malaysia

Mr Tan Boon Teet/ Mr Ho Chung Loong/ Mr Loo Tai Yip/ Mr Lim Lai Soon/ Mr Chong Yoke Choy/ Ms Chew Yoke Ping/ Mr Wong Kam Fatt/ Mr Hing Wah Ang/ Dr Ho Boon Chan

Pertubuhan Gabungan Pengusaha-Pengusaha Burung Walit Malaysia

Ms Thavamantihevi/ Ms Sarifah Rejab

SIRIM Berhad (Industrial Biotechnology Research Centre)

Datuk Ir Fong Tian Yong, Technical Adviser to PM's Special Envoy to China Mr Farid Ibrahim/ Ms Nadzirah Tajul Malek

Town And Country Planning Department

Dr K Nadarajah XPOE Global Sdn Bhd

Co-opted members Mr A.C.Lam A.C. Lam Enterprise

Dato Chang Eng Thuan Institute Kimia Malaysia

Mr Leong Man Loong/ Mr Ou Dai Foo

Koperasi Pengusaha Burung Walit

Observer Technical Advisor to PM’s Special Envoy to China

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