Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Melatonin → Malaysia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13
ALLOWED
No specific restrictions for personal melatonin
Details
Melatonin's regulatory status varies significantly by country. In the European Union, Australia, and the UK, melatonin is classified as a prescription medicine and cannot be freely imported as a supplement. Canada treats it as a natural health produc
Quantity limit
Personal use
Practical advice
Personal-quantity melatonin (OTC supplement) clears as routine in destinations where it is OTC. In prescription-only markets (e.g. UK, France, Germany), declare with prescription if asked.
Customs authority
Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · https://www.customs.gov.my