Halal certification

Jakim Halal certification details

Interested in getting your products certified halal, the director of the Malaysian Islamic Department (Jakim) said Malaysian manufacturers how and what to expect.

Halal is good for business. It is a form of social obligation to promote customer loyalty and trust products. offers unlimited possibilities to export and Halal certification is not mandatory, the halal certification have a competitive advantage over other operators.

Halal Certification Benefits to all consumers, because it covers not only the religious needs, but also requires the application of strict hygiene practices. Malaysian producers and manufacturers can apply online at http://baheis.islam.gov.my/web/e-halal.nfs or requests may be addressed to the Ministry of Islamic Department of Malaysia (Jakim) office in Putrajaya.

Here are the steps to be certified Halal Jakim:

1. Assessment document

The evaluation application forms and supporting documents include a detailed analysis of the profile and the record company, the permission of local authorities, said the ingredients, the name and address of manufacturers / suppliers of ingredients, the initial state of halal ingredients, packaging materials and method of preparation procedures, certification of halal certification of suppliers and the slaughter by the Islamic State Department.

2. Inspection

Full payment of registration fees must be made before the inspection. The inspection of the premises must comply with those stated in the application forms and supporting documents. The visit includes a meeting with senior executives and the challenges of the production staff responsible for room requirements. The study area includes field inspection of components that have been declared and storage of raw materials and finished products, cold storage, processing plant - flow processing and treatment aspects of production, packaging, general hygiene, quality control and reliability practices. The discussion with senior staff of the company and production staff responsible for meeting room is to confirm the results observed and the necessary recommendations have been accepted as correct by the parties.

3. Progress Report

technical inspectors conducting the inspection and analysis and prepare a comprehensive report on the results of the application.

4. Committee evaluation and recommendation

The report will be submitted and evaluated by a committee on the Halal certificate.

5. Issuing Halal

Jakim issue the halal certificate and give permission to use the logo on halal products offered.

6. Halal Certificate and logo

The validity period is two (2) years. Renewal applications must be submitted no later than three months before the expiry date.

7. Halal compliance

Halal Jakim lead compliance through continuous monitoring, or be a surprise visit and inspection or verbal contact with the companies concerned. Following the discovery during the period after certification, the amendments made by the manufacturer without prior approval of Jakim will result in the certificate suspended or revoked. These changes may be small, large or severe.

· Health and hygiene related MINOR (the use of pesticides for example);

· Home on the change of components, suppliers of machinery and factory relocation;

The failures above is the certificate should be suspended and subject to corrective action and corrective action implementation.

Serious about the use of ingredients Haram production (eg zabihah slaughtered animals, pork or its derivatives, etc.). A major failure will the certificate be revoked.

8. Time

The total time of issuing halal certification within three months. This includes the application process, inspection, drafting the report of the committee meeting, and the issuance of Halal certification. However, this depends on whether the payment by customers.

costs unique restaurant and hotel Certified

The same restaurant RM100

· Hotel (with kitchenette) RM100

Certification costs in the industry:

· Manufacturing Small RM100

• Wireless, medium industries RM400

; Manufacturing multinational RM700

Slaughter fees for certification of home:

Premise small · RM100

Premise · average RM400

; High Premise RM700

The commitment of all is the key to successful control of the production of halal food. Certification bodies must educate the industry on the halal requirements and should provide advice on food preparation, ingredients, techniques and cutting training programs, and actively promote the production of halal food.

I hope that the processing plants, industries, government and university committed to understand the halal certification programs, guidelines and all Halal procedures.