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Malaysia: Introduction of import licensing requirements for certain chemical substances

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09 Jan 2026

In January 2026, the Malaysian government introduced import licensing requirements for several chemical substances, including 4-piperidone and BMK glycidic acid.

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Number of interventions

1

1 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Implementation date

15 Jan 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 09 Jan 2026
Import licensing requirement In force

Recent update from 09 Jan 2026:

On 9 January 2026, the Malaysian Ministry of Finance issued P.U. (A) 8/2026, introducing import licensing requirements for several chemical substances. This measure enters into force on 15 January ...

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