Kuala Lumpur: The use of aquariums as containers for selling food and drinks is prohibited under the Food Regulations 1985, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.
He said aquariums are made specifically for rearing fish and are not suitable for keeping food and drinks. “Aquariums are normally made of glass, acrylic or plastic material and may contain chemicals like lead or phthalates, which can dissolve in and contaminate the water and be harmful to health,” he said.
Dr Muhammad Radzi said the Ministry of Health (MOH) through its Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM) would continue to monitor the sale of food and drinks to ensure traders abide by food safety regulations.
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