Do I need Halal certification for my business?
Halal certification is voluntary in law but commercially decisive in food, beverage, cosmetics and consumer goods sold to Malaysian Muslim consumers, and JAKIM certification is what retailers and export markets recognise. It's a post-incorporation project with its own requirements covering ingredients, premises, processes and staffing.
Statutory figures: JAKIM certification requirements
Also asked as: halal cert requirement; jakim halal syarikat baru; halal certification malaysia process; perlu sijil halal ke.
Get the company and premises right first; certification follows an operating business, not a plan. We refer clients to halal consultants when the product is defined.
Key facts
- Voluntary legally; commercially decisive in F&B/consumer
- JAKIM is the recognised certifier
- Covers ingredients, premises, process, staffing