{"id":6021,"date":"2026-09-10T09:52:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T01:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/?p=6021"},"modified":"2026-09-10T09:52:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T01:52:54","slug":"malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia\u2019s New Regulation 130A for Kelulut Honey: What Producers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\" >Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/#Why_Does_Regulation_130A_Matter\" title=\"Why Does Regulation 130A Matter?\">Why Does Regulation 130A Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/#Key_Testing_Requirements_for_Kelulut_Honey\" title=\"Key Testing Requirements for Kelulut Honey\">Key Testing Requirements for Kelulut Honey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/#Why_Producers_Should_Update_Their_Lab_Results\" title=\"Why Producers Should Update Their Lab Results\">Why Producers Should Update Their Lab Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/#Who_Should_Consider_Kelulut_Honey_Testing\" title=\"Who Should Consider Kelulut Honey Testing?\">Who Should Consider Kelulut Honey Testing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/laboratory\/malaysias-new-regulation-130a-for-kelulut-honey-what-producers-need-to-know\/#Enquire_About_Kelulut_Honey_Testing_in_Malaysia\" title=\"Enquire About Kelulut Honey Testing in Malaysia\">Enquire About Kelulut Honey Testing in Malaysia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaysias_New_Regulation_130A_for_Kelulut_Honey_What_Producers_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong>Malaysia\u2019s New Regulation 130A for Kelulut Honey: What Producers Need to Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kelulut honey, also known as <strong>stingless bee honey<\/strong> or <strong>madu kelulut<\/strong>, is now specifically regulated under Malaysia\u2019s <strong>Food Regulations 1985<\/strong> through the introduction of <strong>Regulation 130A<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This update is important for kelulut honey producers, retailers, SMEs, brand owners, and product developers because it introduces clearer requirements for product identity, quality, freshness, and microbiological standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Health Malaysia, Food Safety and Quality Division lists <strong>P.U.(A) 275 Ogos 2025<\/strong> as the amendment introducing <strong>Regulation 130A for madu kelulut<\/strong> and the related amendment to the Fifteenth Schedule. The amendment comes into operation on <strong>1 March 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Regulation_130A\"><\/span><strong>What is Regulation 130A?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation 130A is the new provision under the Food Regulations 1985 that specifically covers kelulut honey or stingless bee honey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The regulation introduces requirements for kelulut honey, including compositional, physicochemical, quality, and microbiological parameters. These requirements help ensure that products marketed as kelulut honey meet defined expectations for quality and authenticity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Regulation_130A_Matter\"><\/span><strong>Why Does Regulation 130A Matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kelulut honey has a different composition compared with conventional honey, including its sugar profile, acidity, and moisture characteristics. Because of this, kelulut honey should not be treated exactly the same as ordinary honey.<\/p>\n<p>Regulation 130A helps support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clearer product identity<\/li>\n<li>Consumer protection<\/li>\n<li>Quality evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory compliance<\/li>\n<li>More consistent market standards<\/li>\n<li>Stronger confidence in local kelulut honey products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For producers and retailers, this means product labels, specifications, and laboratory results should be reviewed and updated according to the applicable requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Testing_Requirements_for_Kelulut_Honey\"><\/span><strong>Key Testing Requirements for Kelulut Honey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on the regulatory update for kelulut honey, the key testing parameters include sugar profile, physicochemical quality, freshness indicator, and microbiological standards.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sugar Profile \/ Authenticity Markers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Trehalulose: \u2265 6%<\/li>\n<li>Fructose: \u2264 40%<\/li>\n<li>Glucose: \u2264 40%<\/li>\n<li>Sucrose: \u2264 10%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Physicochemical Parameters<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Moisture: \u2264 22%<\/li>\n<li>Ash: \u2264 1.0%<\/li>\n<li>pH: 2.5 \u2013 3.8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Quality and Freshness Indicator<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Hydroxymethylfurfural, HMF: \u2264 80 mg\/kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HMF is commonly used as an indicator of honey freshness, overheating, or prolonged storage.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Microbiological Standards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Plate Count: \u2264 1 \u00d7 10\u00b3 cfu\/g<\/li>\n<li>Coliform: \u2264 10 cfu\/g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These parameters help support the evaluation of kelulut honey quality, authenticity, freshness, and microbiological condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Producers_Should_Update_Their_Lab_Results\"><\/span><strong>Why Producers Should Update Their Lab Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Regulation 130A coming into effect, kelulut honey producers and retailers should ensure that their product testing records are aligned with the updated requirements.<\/p>\n<p>laboratory testing can help producers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify product compliance<\/li>\n<li>Support product quality evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Prepare updated technical documentation<\/li>\n<li>Review product labels and specifications<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen customer and retailer confidence<\/li>\n<li>Support market readiness and export discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Consider_Kelulut_Honey_Testing\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Consider Kelulut Honey Testing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kelulut honey testing is useful for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kelulut honey producers<\/li>\n<li>Honey retailers and brand owners<\/li>\n<li>Food and beverage manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>SMEs selling honey-based products<\/li>\n<li>Functional food developers<\/li>\n<li>Researchers and universities<\/li>\n<li>Exporters and distributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6022 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kelulut-Article.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enquire_About_Kelulut_Honey_Testing_in_Malaysia\"><\/span><strong>Enquire About Kelulut Honey Testing in Malaysia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are producing, developing, or researching kelulut honey products, UNIPEQ can support your honey sugar profile evaluation through relevant laboratory testing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNIPEQ Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong><br \/>\nTel: +603-8920 8263<br \/>\nWhatsApp: +60 16-738 5430<br \/>\nEmail: lab.unipeq@ukm.edu.my \/ unipeq@ukm.edu.my<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysia\u2019s New Regulation 130A for Kelulut Honey: What Producers Need to Know Kelulut honey, also known as stingless bee honey or madu kelulut, is now specifically regulated under Malaysia\u2019s Food&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":6024,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[875,867],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-honey-testing","category-laboratory"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6021","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6021"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6021\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6026,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6021\/revisions\/6026"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6024"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6021"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6021"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unipeq.com.my\/my\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6021"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}