What tests are necessary for pure bird's nest?

Dear All,

For those who wanted to export bird nests, the first thing is to get VHM certification by DVS (health certificate).

Malaysia Veterinary Laboratory (Makmal Veterinar Kawasan) situated at:
1. MVK Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
2. MVK Bukit Tengah, Pulau Pinang.
3. MVK Kota Bahru, Kelantan
4. MVK Johor Bahru,Johor
5. MVK Kuantan, Pahang
6. MVK Ipoh, Perak.
7. MVK Kuching, Sarawak
8. MVK TG Aru,Sabah

Procedures are as follows:-
1. Submit 25 gram of pure bird nest
2. Put sample into clean and dry plastic bag
3. Complete Form MVK/KAV 01

What to test for:-
1. ND/AI
2. Total Plate Count
3. Coliform Count
4. E coli Count
5. Salmonella sp
6. Staph.aureus

Further to that,samples should undergo the following tests:-
Parameter
1. Total Calories
2. Total Fat
3. Carbohydrate
4. Fibre
5. Protein
6. Aerobic Plate Count
7. Yeast and Molds
8. Mercury
9. Lead
10. Arsenic
11. Residual Chlorine
12. Boric Acids
13. Residue of Hydrogen Peroxide
14. Sulphur Dioxide
15. Potassium Sulphite
16. Ferrous, Ferric residues.
17. Moisture content should be less than 10%

Exporters need to register with MITI/MIDA,obtained Certificate of Country of Origin,using Custom Act by filling Form E,and VHM certificate. Good Luck!

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