CHAPTER 2:

INTRODUCTION TO HALAL CERTIFICATION

IN MALAYSIA

ISH 300: Malaysian Halal Laws

 THE ENFORCEMENT OF HALAL IN ISLAM
The term "halal" refers to the area of living arrangements of
Muslims that guided by halalan ṭayyib, namely purity, hygiene and
healthy living as well as halal.

The “halal” food which is capable of forming personal skills that

ultimately contribute to the formation of the nation. As Muslims,
we must ensure a source of food and beverages is lawful and
meet Islamic dietary guidelines (Surah al-Baqarah 2: 168)
‫ان ِإنَّهُ لَ ُك ْم‬ َ ‫ش ْي‬
ِ ‫ط‬ َّ ‫ت ال‬ ُ ‫ط ِيِّبًا َوال تَت َّ ِبعُوا ُخ‬
ِ ‫ط َوا‬ َ ‫ض َحالال‬
ِ ‫األر‬ ُ َّ‫يَا أَيُّ َها الن‬
ْ ‫اس ُكلُوا ِم َّما فِي‬
‫عد ٌُّو ُم ِبين‬ َ
Halal is an Arabic word name. The basic halla, yahillu, which
means free, release, break, dissolve and allow.
Terms halal opposed to illegal or out of something illegal.

In addition, halal according to al-Qaradawi (1994), something that

is required, that no binding ban and allowed her to do so by
legislation.

Clearly, halal is something that is a must and allowed Islamic law.

Al-Ghazali (1998) and al-Qaradawi (2002) also clarifies the
meaning of halal, which covers all major sources of human food
either from animals, plants, natural materials, chemicals and
microorganisms contained between lawful and unlawful law.

Halal and haram debate also involves elements of biotechnology

in food products and other personal goods, such as clothing,
toiletries and cosmetics.

Based on the definition of the language and terminology, it can be

concluded that the halal refers to something that is legal in Islamic
law for humans eat, use, and so on.
Halal food products alone is not sufficient but must include
aspects of "good" (tayyib) that is clean, safe and quality.

Since the production of a food product comprising a

particular process, starting from the selection, preparation
of materials, manufacture, production, storage, transfer,
distribution until the product is presented to the user, then
the "halal" should cover the whole network starting from
its source.
WHY HALAL INTEREST IN MALAYSIA ?
WHY HALAL INTEREST IN MALAYSIA ?
STATE OF
ISLAMIC GLOBAL
REPORT
2019/2020
STATE OF ISLAMIC GLOBAL REPORT 2019/2020
Factors of Halal Industry Development
Malaysia Is
Leading
Number One
Malaysia Is
Leading
Number One
 The Importance of Halal Certification in
Malaysia
Increase Revenue The development of the halal industry to increase national
(hasil) income. Our country, which has been thriving in the halal
industry will export its products abroad. In addition to our
country, other countries are not left to develop the halal industry
in their country
Increase Revenue Local people's income will also increase due to the development
Locals of the halal industry in our country. Halal industry development
to create jobs for the locals. For example, traders halal food and
beverages, bank manager, the seller of cosmetics, etc.

Foreign Direct Developments in the halal industry is also attracting foreign

Investment investors to invest in our country. Malaysia also has eight halal
industrial park. The halal industry parks provide a lot of
convenience. It encourages foreign investment into our country.
 HALAL CERTIFICATION
Malaysia Halal certificate is an
official document stating the
Halal status of products or
services according to Malaysia
Halal Certification scheme issued
by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam
Malaysia (JAKIM)
HALAL CERTIFICATION SCHEMES

OEM

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

MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR MALAYSIA HALAL CERTIFICATION (THIRD REVISION) 2014pg.15

Applications which are not eligible to apply halal certificates

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.
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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.

Halal certificate is given in the form of a certificate with the halal

1994 logo.

30th SEPTEMBER Halal inspections were carried out by Ilham Daya, a

1998
company appointed by the government.
1st SEPTEMBER 2002 The government decided that all halal certification
activities will be conducted by JAKIM's Food and Islamic
Consumer Products Division which comprised only of 28
positions.

17th NOVEMBER 2005

Due to the rapid development of the food industry in this
country and in order to meet the needs of the Muslim
population, on 17th November 2005, the Public Service
Department of Malaysia approved a total of 165 positions
from different schemes, grades and designations to create
the newly
Halal named
Industry Halal Hub Division.
Development Corporation took over the
2nd APRIL 2008,
management of all halal certification activities.
8 JULY , 2009 However the Cabinet meeting on July 8, 2009, has
resolved the Malaysian Halal certification management
within and outside the country returned to JAKIM until
now.