Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has refuted claims of a failure in the verification system for health product hologram labels, stressing that existing mechanisms remain effective in safeguarding consumers.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the ministry stated that the hologram label verification system continues to play a key role in the regulatory framework implemented by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) to curb the distribution of unregistered or counterfeit products. The safety ecosystem for health products in the market remains robust and well regulated, the ministry emphasized in a statement.

The ministry further explained that continuous monitoring is carried out, covering product registration, premises licensing, and supply chain audits, to ensure compliance with established safety and quality standards. As part of ongoing digitalization and improvements to address counterfeiting, the MyUBAT application has been upgraded as a single platform to verify the authenticity of product safety labels.

The ministry highlighted that the application is now capable of scanning all versions of MOH hologram safety labels, both past and current. Additionally, authenticity can also be verified at licensed pharmacy premises equipped with MOH-approved verification devices.

Emphasizing its commitment, the ministry stressed it will not compromise and will take firm action against any party involved in distributing unregistered products or falsifying safety labels. The public is advised to obtain products only from authorized premises, use the MyUBAT application for verification, and report any concerns to the authorities promptly.