How does Malaysia plan to simplify the process of obtaining a Halal certificate?

According to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, the Malaysian government will review the Halal certificate application process for the food industry to simplify procedures while still meeting the prescribed certification standards - obtaining certification should not place a burden on applicants. The aspects to be studied relate to shortening the waiting time after application and reducing the documents required, especially under the RMCO (Recovery Movement Control Order) and the new normal. It also reminds the public, especially Muslims, to ensure the Halal mark on purchased products is genuine and recognized by the authorities.

Malaysia Plans to Simplify the Process of Obtaining a Halal Certificate

MYT Monday, July 6, 2020, 08:35 PM

Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad said the government will review the Halal certificate application process for the food industry in order to simplify procedures while still meeting the prescribed Halal certification standards.

Kuala Lumpur, July 6 - The government will review the Halal certificate application procedures for the food industry in order to simplify procedures while still meeting the prescribed Halal standards.

Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, said that businesses obtaining food Halal certification should not place a burden on applicants.

'Indeed, the government intends to comprehensively study the Halal certification issue in order to resolve all the problems the industry faces in obtaining Halal certificates. We seek to facilitate rather than add difficulty.

'Apart from only needing to complete the process correctly according to the prescribed terms and standards. In the current situation, especially under the RMCO (Recovery Movement Control Order) and the new normal. To be sure, there is more need to simplify it,' he said today after establishing a virtual Halal school at Menara Arina-UNITI here.

He said this when asked to comment on those who use illegal Halal certificates on food and confuse consumers, especially Muslims.

Zulkifli said the aspects to be studied relate to shortening the waiting time after application and reducing the documents related to applying for a Halal certificate.

He said: 'At the same time, the public, especially Muslims, should also pay close attention to the Halal mark shown on the products they buy, and ensure that the mark is genuine and recognized by the authorities.'

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How does Malaysia plan to simplify the process of obtaining a Halal certificate?: According to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, the Malaysian government will review the Halal certificate application process for the food industry to simplify procedures while still meeting the prescribed certification standards - obtaining certification should not place a burden on applicants. The aspects to be studied relate to shortening the waiting time after application and reducing the documents required, especially under the RMCO (Recovery Movement Control Order) and the new normal. It also reminds the public, especially Muslims, to ensure the Halal mark on purchased products is genuine and recognized by the authorities.

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