Services Provided
Halal Certification
- Provide Halal certification for food, cosmetics, health products, etc.
Factory Audit
- Provide audit services for product manufacturing factories
Complete Guide to Malaysia HALAL (Halal) Certification
Essential for market access in Malaysia for food/beverages/cosmetics/medicine/food contact materials
1. Understanding Malaysia HALAL Certification
Malaysia HALAL certification is provided byJAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia)Unified management is a mandatory certification for the Muslim market. All products sold in Malaysia and promoted as 'halal' must pass JAKIM certification. Products without certification are prohibited from using the halal label and are not allowed to enter mainstream sales channels in Malaysia (supermarkets, e-commerce platforms, catering establishments). The certification follows the 'Malaysia Halal Product Certification Act,' has high global recognition, and is an important pass for entering the Southeast Asian Muslim market.
1.1 Which products require HALAL certification?
| Category | Specific product |
|---|---|
| Food category | Processed foods, snacks, seasonings, dairy products, frozen foods, meat products (halal slaughtered) |
| Beverages | Fruit juice, tea beverages, functional drinks, bottled water (non-alcoholic, free of pork-derived ingredients) |
| Cosmetics/Personal Care Products | Skincare products, makeup, shampoo, body wash, perfume, toothpaste (without prohibited animal-derived ingredients) |
| Medicine / Health Supplements | Oral medications, nutritional supplements, traditional herbal medicine, vitamins (no alcohol, no pork-derived ingredients) |
| Food contact materials | Plastic tableware, packaging materials, kitchenware, food processing equipment |
| Catering services | Restaurants, food stalls, and catering delivery services (both venue and product certification required) |
- Pure plant-based unprocessed agricultural products (such as fresh fruits and vegetables, unprocessed grains) do not require certification, but must be labeled as 'unprocessed natural products'
- Niche imported products for non-Muslims (annual sales < 500,000 MYR) can apply for temporary registration (valid for 6 months, renewable only once)
1.2 Types of Malaysian HALAL Certification
| Authentication Type | Applicable Products/Scenarios | Validity period |
|---|---|---|
| JAKIM HALAL (Mandatory Certification) | Food, beverages, cosmetics, medicines (mainstream sales channels) | 3 years |
| Import HALAL (Special Import) | Prepackaged imported food, cosmetics, food contact materials | 3 Years |
| Local HALAL (Locally Produced) | Halal products and catering services produced locally in Malaysia | 3 Years |
| Temporary Approval (Temporary Registration) | Niche trial products, short-term catering services | 6 months (renewable once) |
| Halal Logistics (Halal Logistics Certification) | Food/medicine warehousing and transportation services (requires separate certification) | 2 Years |
II. Certification Process & Core Basic Information
Preparation of Materials and Pre-Evaluation
Preparation PhaseConfirm that the product meets JAKIM Halal standards (no prohibited ingredients such as pork or alcohol), choose a JAKIM-recognized local agent, and organize product technical documents and qualification materials.
Factory/Facility Audit
10-20 working daysJAKIM authorized auditors conduct on-site inspections of the production workshop/facility, confirming raw material storage separation, equipment cleaning procedures, and that the Halal production control system meets requirements.
Sample Testing and Ingredient Verification
15-25 working daysSend product samples to a JAKIM-recognized laboratory to test for prohibited ingredients (such as pork DNA or alcohol content) and issue a compliance test report.
Document Submission and Review
7-15 working daysSubmit documents such as the test report, ingredient list, and factory audit report through the JAKIM official system, and pay certification fees (charged by product category).
Certificate Issuance and Registration
5-10 working daysAfter approval, obtain the JAKIM HALAL certificate, product information is entered into the Malaysian Halal product database, and verification can be done globally through the JAKIM official website.
Core Basic Information for Certification
Applicant Information
- Local Malaysian agent company's SSM registration certificate (business license)
- Agent company's tax registration certificate (LHDN)
- Officially recognized Letter of Authorization (LOA, notarized required)
- Import Permit (AP, required for food/drug categories)
Basic product information
- Full product ingredient list (including excipients and additives, in descending order of content)
- Halal certificate from raw material supplier (approved by JAKIM or equivalent body)
- Product packaging design draft (including label samples)
- Bilingual product brochure in English and Malay
- Product batch test report (factory inspection)
Factory/ premises qualification documents
- Factory production license and GMP certification
- Floor plan of production workshop/premises (with Halal zones indicated)
- Halal production management system documents (SOP)
- Equipment cleaning procedures and validation reports
- Employee Halal training records (key positions)
Special product registration materials (categorized by product type)
Food product registration materials
- Raw material traceability certificate (Halal slaughter certificate required for meat)
- Additive compliance certificate (meeting Malaysian food additive standards)
- Microbiological test report (total bacterial count, pathogens)
- Shelf-life stability test report (at least 6 months)
- Alcohol-free/Pork-free ingredient declaration (signed by responsible person)
- Food contact material compliance certificate (e.g., packaging materials)
- Production batch records and traceability system description
Cosmetics/Personal care product registration materials
- Ingredient safety assessment report (MSDS)
- Animal-derived ingredient substitution proof (no beeswax, gelatin, collagen)
- Microbiological test report (total bacterial count, heavy metals)
- Product stability test report (12 months)
- Fragrance compliance certificate (alcohol-free base)
- Production equipment cleaning validation report (no cross-contamination)
- Packaging Material Non-Prohibited Substance Test Report
Drug/Health Product Registration Documentation
- Full Ingredient List of Formula (including excipients, colorants, fragrances)
- Halal Certificate of Raw Materials (issued by supplier for each batch)
- Declaration of No Alcohol/Pork/Blood-Derived Ingredients
- Clinical Test Report (no prohibited animal-derived ingredients)
- Drug GMP Certification (issued by JAKIM-recognized institutions)
- Malay Language Leaflet (without exaggerated efficacy claims)
- Shelf Life and Storage Conditions Verification Report
III. HALAL Certification Label Requirements
General Requirements
- Must include:Malay and EnglishBilingual instructions
- Clearly display the JAKIM HALAL official logo (proportion cannot be altered)
- Indicate JAKIM certification number (format: JAKIM/HALAL/XXX-XXXX)
- Manufacturer name, address, and local Malaysian agent contact information
- Production date and expiration date (format: DD/MM/YYYY)
Special Restrictions
- Food: Forbidden to label 'contains alcohol' or 'pork ingredients'; must indicate origin of ingredients and halal slaughter mark (for meat products)
- Cosmetics: Must indicate 'no prohibited animal-derived ingredients' (if applicable); prohibited from using misleading descriptions such as 'halal efficacy'
- Drugs: HALAL logo must be separated from efficacy label, cannot imply 'halal products are safer'
- Imported Products: Must affix a Malay-language halal instruction sticker, without covering the original label
Format and Violation Instructions
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Format Standards
Minimum size of JAKIM HALAL logo ≥1.5cm (circular), must be printed in a prominent position on product packaging (cannot be folded or covered); label must be waterproof and abrasion-resistant, and food-contact materials must indicate 'HALAL Certified for Food Contact'; unauthorized modification of logo color, proportion, or addition of extra patterns is prohibited
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Violation Penalties
Label missing/incorrect: maximum fine of 500,000 MYR (approx. 780,000 CNY), product to be forcibly removed and destroyed; misuse of JAKIM HALAL logo will face imprisonment of up to 3 years and permanent inclusion on Malaysia's halal certification blacklist, prohibiting all products from entering the Malaysian market; false advertisement of 'halal' for non-certified products incurs an additional 200,000 MYR fine
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