Malaysian business licence·Federal
Licence to Extract Drinking Water from Source for Trade or Business (LEW)
Issued by Ministry of HealthFood Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985
Overview
This licence allows businesses to extract drinking water from a source for commercial purposes. It is required for companies involved in the manufacturing or importing of packaged drinking water. The licensing process includes factory verification and product sampling.
Key details
Governing Act
Food Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985
Agency fees
RM 130 processing + RM 6000 annual
Validity
Lifetime (No renewal required)
Issuing authority
Ministry of Health
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Manufacturers, importers of packaged drinking water
Application requirements
- Processing premises must be built and ready for actual operation.
- Company must be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or equivalent agency.
- Processing premises must be registered with the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
- Company must have a Packaged Drinking Water Safety Control Manual.
- Product labels must be approved by the Food Safety and Quality Program (PKKM).
- For underground water sources, a certificate from the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG) is required.
- Applicants must complete all requirements before submission.
Agency fee breakdown
Local / Import
Processing fee: RM130.00
Licence fee: RM6000.00
Validity period: Lifetime (No renewal required)
These are amounts payable to Ministry of Health. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.