MS 1480:2025 Food Safety Management System – What Businesses Need to Know

MS 1480:2025 Food Safety Management System- According to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) System, it is a Malaysian Standard that provides requirements for organisations to establish, implement, and maintain a systematic approach to controlling food safety hazards.

It helps food businesses identify potential hazards, establish preventive controls and ensure food products are safe for consumers.

MS 1480:2025 is applicable to organisations involved in the food supply chain, including:

• Food manufacturers
• Food processors
• Catering companies
• Food packaging companies
• Storage and distribution providers

Although both involve hazard control, they serve different purposes.

MS 1480:2025

MS 1480:2025 provides a structured framework for implementing HACCP principles according to Malaysian requirements.

It focuses on:

• HACCP system implementation
• Hazard identification
• Control measures
• Critical Control Points (CCP)
• Monitoring procedures
• Verification activities
• Documentation

It provides a recognised certification pathway in Malaysia.

Another important comparison is between MS 1480:2025 and Codex HACCP.

Codex Alimentarius Commission HACCP principles are internationally recognised guidelines developed to support food safety management worldwide.

Organisations should begin reviewing their current HACCP system early to:

• Identify gaps between current practices and new requirements
• Update documentation
• Train employees
• Improve food safety procedures
• Prepare for certification transition

Waiting until the deadline may create challenges, especially for organisations with complex food safety processes.

Recommended preparation steps:

1. Review current HACCP documentation
2. Identify changes required under MS 1480:2025
3. Update procedures and records
4. Train food safety team members
5. Conduct internal reviews
6. Engage a certification body for transition assessment