HALAL Consultancy
What is Halal Certification?
Halal certification ensures that products and processes comply with Islamic dietary laws, opening doors to trusted and accessible products for Muslim consumers worldwide. Achieving Halal certification demonstrates your commitment to meeting these standards, building customer trust, and enhancing brand credibility in the growing Halal market.
HALAL can be understood from 2 perspectives:
- Islamic Perspective – HALAL act and consumption is an obligation to every Muslim
- Industry Perspective – “Halalan Thoyyiban” concept provides good business opportunities for everyone, Muslims or non-Muslims alike
Malaysian Standard for HALAL
- Akta Perihal Dagangan 1972 (Perintah Perihal Dagangan (Penggunaan Perbahasaan HALAL) 1975)
- Akta Makanan 1983 (Kementerian Kesihatan) – Berhubung perlebalan, amalan kebersihan dan keselamatan makanan
- Animal Ordinance 1953 dan Animal Rules 1962 (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan) – Berhubung penternakan haiwan, kawalan penyakit dll
- Akta Kastam 1988 – Berhubung import/eksport daging HALAL
- Akta/Enakmen Jenayah Syariah – Penandaan HALAL
- Akta Kerajaan Tempatan 1976 (Akta 171) dan Undang-undang Kecil Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan
- Akta Cap Dagangan 1976
Benefits of HALAL Certification
- HALAL logo is an instant recognition that a product has undergone stringent processes before being certified as safe for consumption
- If HALAL products are exported to other countries, it will automatically be the first choice for Muslim consumers as they are obligated to consume only HALAL food
- Products that were HALAL certified means it is wholesome, healthy and safe to consume and gives confidence to consumers
- The Malaysia HALAL logo is recognized and well known around the world. It gives an assurance to consumers prior to making a decision on purchasing a product
The Halal Certification Process
SQC’s Step-by-Step Halal Certification Process:
- Initial Assessment – Review current practices and identify areas needing improvement for Halal compliance.
- Documentation Support – Assist with preparing and organizing the required documents.
- Facility Review – Conduct an on-site review to ensure facilities meet Halal standards.
- Certification Submission – Submit the application to a recognized Halal certification body.
- Ongoing Support – Provide guidance and training to maintain compliance post-certification.
Open New Markets with Halal Certification
Enhance your brand’s credibility and expand into the global Halal market with SQC’s expert Halal consultancy services. Our team will guide you through the certification process to ensure your products and practices meet the highest Halal standards.
Ready to start your certification journey? Contact us today to learn more!