Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
JAKIM: Halal certification is always in high demand
2025-05-15
JAKIM-HalalCertification continues to be highly demanded and recognized internationally.
JAKIM-HalalDirectorDatuk Sirajuddin SuhaimeeSay, to MalaysiaHalalDemand for certification is very high and has increased by at least 1% year-on-year.5%。
This reflects the globalHalalHighly recognized standards.
“In addition, we have seen otherHalalCertification bodiesJAKIM-HalalIncreasing demand for certification and accreditation”He is2018MIASTheme:“Securing Your Business in China”Mentioned in the group meeting.
SirajuddinSay, so farWHICHAlready in42countries confirmed69DifferentHalalcertification bodies, noting that applications for such certifications continue to increase, pending audit and compliance requirements.
He said MalaysiaHalalOne of the reasons for the high demand for certification is that it is recognized for entering the Middle East market. Especially the successful case of Australia, only MalaysiaHalalAccess to these markets is only permitted if certified.
He said that together with the Middle Eastern countries,JAKIM-HalalThe certification is also recognized by most Muslim countries as well as Japan, Europe and the United States.
WHICHThe world's firstHalalIt added that to date, the country has15Individual andHalalRelated standards and7certification standards.
SirajuddinSaid:“The standard covers food and beverages (F&B), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics and consumer goods, by June this year,WHICHNew standards for medical devices and some fast-moving consumer goods are expected to be introduced.”
It says that in the Chinese market, China has a large amount of food that can meet global demand.&Beverage products.
There is a growing awareness that manufacturers needHalalAuthentication, therefore,What kindThe approach of taking advantage of the existing Chinese food industry to help other countries, especially Malaysia, gain from ChinaHalalSupply of certified products.
He said China had high potential to become a strategic partner in helping Malaysia secure a continuous supply of food.
He added that over the past two years,WHICHTake various measures to improve ChinaHalalawareness of the concept, dissemination of information and development ofHalalIndustrial understanding.