Halal Encyclopedia

MalaysiaHalalCertification is an official document that states that a product and/or serviceHalalStatus. Applicable scope includes consumer products, cosmetics, food, beverages, food supplements, etc. Such products must be certified asHalalFood and marked with a specific symbol as shown on the right.

1.Raw materials and ingredients

All ingredients should beHalalAnd safe.

Imported animal raw materials should be sourced fromWHICHand Veterinary Services (DVS) approved factory.

The application must list raw materials, processing aids, products and menu items.

2.Processing and transportation

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

Raw materials or products shall not be mixed with non-HalalSource orHalalMixture of raw materials or products of uncertain status.

Transport facilities are only available forHalalproduct.

3.Packaging andLabel

Each package label should be printed in a visible, clear and indelible manner.

The packaging must include the product name and MalaysiaHalallogo.

MalaysiaHalalThe logo cannot be used in conjunction with non-Islamic religious holidays or non-Islamic symbols to promote products.

Packaging materials shall not beNopeNajib refers to impure substances such as blood, urine and feces. According to Islamic law, najis will invalidate the prayer.

4.Factories and food establishments

HalalEquipment used in food production should not contain naji or any harmful substances and should not have adverse effects on the products produced.

NoHalalFood and drinks are not allowed into the factory compound.

It is strictly prohibited to store liquor and liquor raw materials in the factory compound.

Export to MalaysiaHalalfood

1.Obtain a certificate from a qualified certification body

All imported food sold in Malaysia must

getWHICHIssuedHalalcertificate; or

throughWHICH(Recognized foreignHalalList of foreign certification bodies recognized byHalalThe certificate authority isHalal。

Importers or manufacturers must mark the logo of the above certification body on the food packaging./or name.

With recognized foreignHalalCertificate, distributors can immediately sell such recognized foreign institutions withHalalLogo of food.

2.Other requirements

Imports must also comply with Malaysian customs laws, such as1967The Customs Law of 1911 and2017Customs (Prohibition of Import) Order of 2001.

When exporting poultry, milk, bacon, pasta, ice cream to Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, the import must be inspected by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Service (MAQIS) inspection and approval. In addition,MAQISImport license issued.