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Abstract: Halal certification system is vital for the customers who prefer to consume Halal products. Here the definition
of Halal is taken through the views of eminent Islamic scholars. Different interpretations of Halal items are being made,
whereas many bodies are certifying these as Halal products. The source of Halal Certification (HC) of products / services
seems important both for organisation, and for the consumers. In order to understand the practices adopted by multiple
bodies which are certifying Halal, we have tried to identify various criteria and sub criteria on which Halal certification
are being undertaken. The main contribution on certification of Halal food has been made by JAKIM. This has been
further extended to other countries. India being a major exporter of Buffen, its different companies tries to follow the
norms of the importer country. Thus we have observed the multiplicity of Halal Certifying Organisation (HCO) and this
has also provided major threats than opportunities for HC. However, when we tried to make comparison among different
Halal certification bodies in India, we observed that theses certifications are focused towards the slaughter of the animal
and have somewhat similar outlook. We observed that these HCO do not have proper norms for the processes and
upcoming technology being adopted in the food industry. They need to develop better norms for Halal cold chain and
dedicated logistics to maintain the Halalness of the food. The certification of the food ingredients & additives is major
opportunity. The codification of processes is also necessary. Thus extensive research is required in this area.
Keywords: Halal Certification (HC), Halal Certifying Organisation (HCO), Halal Integrity, Hygenic and Safeness of
Food
Halal certification system has a relatively short Defining the Halal Supply Chain
history, which started in Malaysia in the 1980‟s and Halal supply chain comprise the process of
expanded to other countries and also to other products administering Halal products from different points of
and services since. Today there are more than 400 suppliers to different points of end customers, which
known HCOs (Halal Focus, 2014). As a result, there are involved various parties, who are located at different
many different Halal standards: local standards (either places, who may at the same time, involved with
developed by a national standards development body or managing non-Halal products, with the purpose of
by the HCO itself), regional standards (e.g. the Arab satisfying the needs and requirements of both (Halal
Gulf Cooperation Council‟s Halal standard) and and non-Halal) customers. In Halal supply chain differ
international Halal standards (IHI Alliance and SMIIC). from conventional supply chain in the aspect that the
The HCO provides auditing and certification services main goal of the Halal supply chain is not only to
for which it charges either a fixed or a volume based ensure that satisfaction of the customer is achieved, but
fee. It is a product certification, addressing especially also to ensure that the Halal status of the product
India is the top most exporter of buffen and additives is major opportunity. The codification of
mutton. Different Indian companies try to get the HC as processes is also necessary. We have observed
per the requirement of the importing organization inadequacy of research articles and projects in this area.
country. In India we have observed that there are three there is an urgent need to undertake research and
major Halal certifying organisation (HCO) and this has development and train people for the purpose of halal
also provided major threats than opportunities for HC. certification to various categories of products and
However, when we tried to make comparison among services.
different Halal certification bodies in India, we
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Annexure-1
Table gives a brief description of all the Malaysian standards provided by JAKIM
Malaysian Standards
Brief Description
(MS)
MS 2594:2015, Halal This MS specifies requirements for Halal chemicals used in the treatment of potable water.
chemicals for use in Processed chemicals used in treating the raw water during the production of potable water,
potable water treatment - fulfill the necessary requirements that are in line with the Shariah law and the relevant
General guidelines regulations or law in force in Malaysia.
This MS specifies guidelines and requirements for managing tourism facilities, products and
services for Muslim travellers in accommodation premises, tour packages and tourist guides.
MS 2610:2015, Muslim
This standard are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations and
friendly hospitality
individuals managing Muslim friendly tourism products and services and not applicable for
services - Requirements
health and beauty facilities such as spa and massage or any balneoteraphy facilities, products
and services
MS 1500:2009, Halal
Food - Production,
This MS provides practical guidance for the food industry on the preparation and handling of
preparation, handling and
Halal food (including nutrient supplements) and to serve as a basic requirement for Halal
storage - General
food product and food trade or business in Malaysia.
guidelines (Second
revision)
MS 2200: Part 1: 2008, This MS prescribes practical guidelines for Halal cosmetic and personal care industry. It
Islamic Consumer Goods serves as a basic requirement for cosmetic and personal care industry and trade or business in
- Part 2: Cosmetic and Malaysia. This standard should be used together with the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic
personal care - General Products in Malaysia and Guidelines on Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice, by National
guidelines Pharmaceutical Control Bureau, Ministry of Health (MOH)
This MS specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization
MS 1900:2005, Quality
needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and
management systems -
applicable regulatory requirements, and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the
Requirements from
effective application of the system, including processes for continual improvement of the
Islamic perspectives
system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable regulatory requirements.
MS 2300:2009, Value-
based management
This MS consists of a guideline and a certifiable requirements standard which prescribes the
system – Requirements
framework for an organization to establish a management system based on Islamic values.
from an Islamic
perspective
This MS prescribes practical guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry on the preparation
MS 2424: 2012 Halal
and handling of Halal pharmaceutical products including health supplements and to serve as a
Pharmaceuticals –
basic requirement for pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical trade or business in
General Guidelines
Malaysia
MS 2400-1:2010, Halalan-Toyyiban Assurance Pipeline Management system requirements
for transportation of goods and/or cargo chain services
This MS prescribes management system requirements for assurance of the Halalan-toyyiban
integrity of goods and/or cargo being handled through various mode of transportation.
Source: http://www.hdcglobal.com/publisher/gw_Halal_standards