What requirements does Malaysia Halal certification have for raw materials and ingredients?

All ingredients should be Halal and safe; the source of imported animal raw materials should come from factories approved by JAKIM and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS); the application form must list all raw materials, processing aids, products and menus. Raw materials or products must not be mixed with raw materials of non-Halal sources or uncertain Halal status.

What are Malaysia Halal certification's rules on processing, packaging and factory premises?

The preparation, processing, packaging, storage or transfer of products must comply with Islamic law and Malaysia's GMP and GHP standards; transportation facilities are only for Halal products; packaging labels must be prominent, clear and indelible, contain the product name and the Malaysia Halal logo, and must not be promoted together with non-Islamic religious festivals or symbols; packaging materials must not be made of Najs (impure substances such as blood, urine and feces); non-Halal food and beverages and liquor and its raw materials are strictly prohibited from being brought into the factory.

What conditions must be met to export Halal food to Malaysia?

All imported food sold in Malaysia must obtain a Halal certificate issued by JAKIM, or be certified by a foreign Halal certification body recognized by JAKIM; the importer or manufacturer must mark the logo and/or name of the certification body on the packaging. In addition, Malaysian customs laws must be observed (such as the Customs Act 1967 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017); exporting poultry, milk, cured meat, pasta, ice cream and the like must also be inspected and approved by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) and obtain an import permit.

Brief Overview of Malaysia Halal Certification Requirements

Malaysia Halal certification is an official document stating the Halal status of products and/or services. Its scope includes consumer goods, cosmetics, food, beverages, food supplements and more. Such products must be certified as Halal food and bear the specific logo shown on the right.

1. Raw materials and ingredients

All ingredients should be Halal and safe.

The source of imported animal raw materials should come from factories approved by JAKIM and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

The application form must list raw materials, processing aids, products and menus.

2. Processing and transportation

The preparation, handling, processing, packaging, storage or transfer of products must comply with the requirements of Islamic law and must comply with Malaysia's Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Hygiene Practice standards.

Raw materials or products must not be mixed with raw materials or products from non-Halal sources or of uncertain Halal status.

Transportation facilities are only for Halal products.

3. Packaging and labeling

Every packaging label should be printed prominently, clearly and indelibly.

The packaging must contain the product name and the Malaysia Halal logo.

The Malaysia Halal logo cannot be used for product promotion together with non-Islamic religious festivals or non-Islamic symbols.

Packaging materials must not be made of Najs materials. Najs refers to impure substances such as blood, urine and feces. According to Islamic law, najs invalidates prayer.

4. Factory and food premises

Equipment used in Halal food production should be free of najs or any harmful substances, and should not have side effects on the products produced.

Non-Halal food and beverages must not be brought into the factory premises.

The storage of liquor and liquor raw materials is strictly prohibited within the factory premises.

Exporting Halal food to Malaysia

1. Obtain a certificate from a recognized certification body

All imported food sold in Malaysia must

obtain a Halal certificate issued by JAKIM; or

be certified as Halal by a foreign Halal certification body recognized by JAKIM (the list of recognized foreign Halal certification bodies).

The importer or manufacturer must mark the logo and/or name of the above certification body on the food packaging.

With a recognized foreign Halal certificate, distributors can immediately sell food bearing the Halal logo from such recognized foreign bodies.

2. Other requirements

Imports must also comply with Malaysian customs laws, such as the Customs Act 1967 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017.

When exporting poultry, milk, cured meat, pasta and ice cream to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, imports must be inspected and approved by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS). In addition, an import permit issued by MAQIS is required.

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What requirements does Malaysia Halal certification have for raw materials and ingredients?: All ingredients should be Halal and safe; the source of imported animal raw materials should come from factories approved by JAKIM and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS); the application form must list all raw materials, processing aids, products and menus. Raw materials or products must not be mixed with raw materials of non-Halal sources or uncertain Halal status.
What are Malaysia Halal certification's rules on processing, packaging and factory premises?: The preparation, processing, packaging, storage or transfer of products must comply with Islamic law and Malaysia's GMP and GHP standards; transportation facilities are only for Halal products; packaging labels must be prominent, clear and indelible, contain the product name and the Malaysia Halal logo, and must not be promoted together with non-Islamic religious festivals or symbols; packaging materials must not be made of Najs (impure substances such as blood, urine and feces); non-Halal food and beverages and liquor and its raw materials are strictly prohibited from being brought into the factory.
What conditions must be met to export Halal food to Malaysia?: All imported food sold in Malaysia must obtain a Halal certificate issued by JAKIM, or be certified by a foreign Halal certification body recognized by JAKIM; the importer or manufacturer must mark the logo and/or name of the certification body on the packaging. In addition, Malaysian customs laws must be observed (such as the Customs Act 1967 and the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2017); exporting poultry, milk, cured meat, pasta, ice cream and the like must also be inspected and approved by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) and obtain an import permit.

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