Chapter 2 - Introduction To Halal Certificate in Malaysia
Chapter 2 - Introduction To Halal Certificate in Malaysia
Chapter 2 - Introduction To Halal Certificate in Malaysia
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MEDICAL
DEVICES
CONDITION OF MALAYSIAN HALAL CERTIFICATION (JAKIM)
Applicant or manufacture shall :
1. Register with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) / Malaysian
Co-operative Societies Commission /other government agencies
2. Hold a business license from the Local Authorities (PBT)/ testimonial
from government agencies
3. Must full operation before an application is made
4. Produce and /or handle only halal products and in compliance with the
specific halal standard
5.Must ensure the sources for ingredients are halal and choose suppliers who
supply
halal materials or have obtained recognized halal certificate
6. It is applying for all types/menu which are produced by the factory/premise
7. Application for repackaging must be accompanied with recognized halal
certificate for the said product
i. non-halal products;
ii. any application with no standard reference/ guideline;
iii. companies that produce and distribute halal and non-halal products;
iv. usage of similar branding for halal and non-halal products;
v.product/ food premise which gives negative implication towards religion and social
(example: karaoke centre, entertainment centre, drug, cigarette, hair dye, nail polish and
others);
vi.natural products which does not involve any processing such as fresh fish, fresh
vegetables, fresh egg and the like; vii. fertilizer and animal feed;
viii. crockery;
ix. paper;
Applications which are not eligible to apply halal certificates
x.products which use the name or synonymous names with nonhalal products or
confusing terms such as ham, bak kut teh, bacon, beer, rum, hotdog, charsiew
and the like;
xi. local and imported finished products which are relabelled without undergoing
any processes in Malaysia;
xii.kitchen/ food premise/ food catering services which prepare haram cuisine as
decreed in Shariah law;
xiii. products which are in the early stages of research and development (R&D);
xiv.products that can lead to deviation of aqidah, superstition and deception;
and
xv. hotel with kitchen that prepares pork-based menu.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
MPPHM 2020
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2. the company is
producing and distributing 3. natural product
halal and non halal which doesnt involve
1. product is products any processing
not halal
reasons of unsuccessful
application of halal 6. drugs or
certification products
categorized as
4. product that use the pharmaceutic
name or synonymous al products by
names which non halal MOH
products or confusing 7. products that lead to
terms deviation aqidah,
superstition and deception
5. product that labelled
with names anynonymous to 8. fertilizers and animal
confusing terminologies feed
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL
CERTIFICATION
(History of halal certification in Malaysia)
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HALAL CERTIFICATION
• The rapid development of Halal certification in Malaysia has prompted
the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) to extend
its halal section into a much bigger organisation in 2005, officially
named JAKIM’s Halal Hub. JAKIM was the world’s first halal
certification body responsible for monitoring the halal industry,
leading to the amendment of Malaysia’s Trade Description Act in 2011
which gives JAKIM a much stronger mandate to regulate the halal
industry. JAKIM’s recognition programme for international Halal
bodies is the most stringent and sought-after bilateral halal system
recognition programme in the world with over 50 international bodies
registered to-date. The iconic Malaysia Halal logo is the most sought-
after, globally-recognised hallmark that serves as an emblem for the
country’s reputation as the world’s leading halal hub.
• Realising the vast economic potential of the halal industry, a
developmental agency named the Halal Industry
Development Corporation (HDC) was also formed under the
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 2008.
The agency is tasked to develop Malaysia’s industrial
capacity and bring in foreign direct investment (FDI) into
the country.
• Malaysia plays host to two of the most important annual
events in the halal industry, namely the Malaysia
International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) and the World Halal
Forum (WHF). Both play a important role in building the
country’s reputation as the global reference and trade
centre for the new mainstream halal industry since 2003.
With the government’s full support and heavy involvements,
Malaysia’s credibility and leadership in the halal sector is also
recognised by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
• There is no end to the variety of halal products and services that can be
found in Malaysia; from halal food to Islamic banking, Malaysia
provides end-to-end Halal goods with universal appeal. This, coupled
with a conducive environment and Government-backed policies and
initiatives, strengthens Malaysia’s position as the nucleus of the global
halal industry.
HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT ON HALAL CERTIFICATION IN MALAYSIA
1974 Prime Minister gave the halal certification products that meet the
requirements Islamic law to research centre of islamic affairs
division.