Halal Certification Application (Malaysia)

A Halal Certification Application in Malaysia records the information required to apply for the registration or permit involved.

JAKIM's authority over Halal certification in Malaysia is established under the Islamic Religious Council and Muftis (Federal Territories) Act 1997 and the JAKIM Act. JAKIM operates a Halal certification framework governed by Malaysian Standards published by the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM), including MS 1500:2019 (Halal Food — Production, Preparation, Handling and Storage — General Guidelines), MS 2400:2019 (Halalan-Toyyiban Assurance Pipeline — Management System Requirements for Transportation of Goods and/or Cargo Chain Services), and MS 2565:2014 for cosmetics. These Malaysian Standards are issued under the Standards of Malaysia Act 1996.

Malaysia holds a globally recognised position in Halal certification, with the JAKIM Halal logo accepted in over 80 countries as a mark of compliance with international Halal standards. The Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), established under the Halal Industry Development Corporation Act 2006, supports the growth of Malaysia's Halal industry and supports access to global Halal markets estimated at USD 7.7 trillion by 2025 according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report.

Halal certification in Malaysia applies to food manufacturers, food service operators, slaughterhouses, pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers, logistics and cold chain operators, and other consumer goods industries. The scope extends to the entire supply chain — from raw material sourcing and processing to packaging, labelling, storage, and distribution — under the Halal Industry Development Corporation's Halalan Toyyiban Supply Chain framework.

The legal framework governing the Halal Certification Application (Malaysia) in Malaysia draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under Malaysian law, the Contracts Act 1950 (Act 136) governs contractual obligations. The Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) regulates corporate entities through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). The Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) and the Department of Labour govern employment matters. The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) and the Personal Data Protection Department protect personal data. The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) administers tax obligations. The Industrial Court adjudicates employment disputes under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177). Parties executing a Halal Certification Application (Malaysia) in Malaysia should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) sets the foundational requirements.

A Halal Certification Application is required in Malaysia whenever a business wishes to obtain official certification to use the JAKIM Halal logo on its products or premises, and whenever a business targets the Muslim consumer market in Malaysia or exports to Muslim-majority markets globally.

A Halal certification application is needed when a food manufacturer, food processing company, or food service operator in Malaysia wishes to sell products to Muslim consumers who require Halal assurance under Islamic dietary law (Shariah). The JAKIM Halal logo is the most trusted Halal mark recognised by Malaysian Muslim consumers and required by major Malaysian retailers including Aeon, Mydin, and Giant.

A Halal certification application is required when a Malaysian manufacturer wishes to export food products, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait, or markets with large Muslim populations such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Turkey, where the JAKIM Halal certificate is widely accepted as a credible third-party Halal assurance.

A Halal certification application is needed when a restaurant, café, or food service business in Malaysia wishes to attract Muslim customers who verify Halal status before patronising an outlet. The Malaysian government's Tourism Malaysia promotion of Halal food tourism also benefits certified operators through inclusion in Halal dining guides.

A Halal certification application is required when a pharmaceutical company or cosmetic manufacturer in Malaysia wishes to certify its products as Halal under the MS 2200:2017 (Islamic Consumer Goods — Part 1: Cosmetic and Personal Care — General Guidelines) or relevant pharmaceutical Halal standards, addressing the growing demand for Halal-certified medicines, nutraceuticals, and skincare products among Muslim consumers in Malaysia and globally.

A Halal certification application is needed when a cold chain logistics operator, warehouse, or distributor in Malaysia handles Halal food products and needs to demonstrate that the supply chain maintains Halal integrity throughout transport and storage under the MS 2400:2019 Halalan-Toyyiban Assurance Pipeline standard.

A complete JAKIM Halal Certification Application must include the following essential elements.

Applicant Company Details: Full legal name of the company registered with SSM under the Companies Act 2016 or the Registration of Businesses Act 1956, SSM registration number, nature of business, and contact details of the Halal Executive or Halal Committee Chairman. Companies must appoint a Halal Internal Control Officer (HICO) from among Muslim employees under the JAKIM Halal Malaysia Procedure Document (MPPHM 2020).

Product or Service Information: A thorough list of all products or services for which Halal certification is sought, including product names, product codes, and a description of the production process. Each product must be identified by its specific formulation or recipe, and all ingredients must be listed with their sources and suppliers.

Ingredient Sourcing Declarations: For food products, a complete list of all raw materials, additives, flavourings, and processing aids used in production, with documentary evidence of the Halal status of each ingredient. Ingredients derived from animal sources — gelatine, enzymes, emulsifiers, animal fats — require particular attention and must be sourced from JAKIM-certified or internationally recognised Halal-certified suppliers.

Halal Internal Control System (HICS): Documentation of the company's Halal Internal Control System, including the establishment of a Halal Committee, appointment of a Muslim Halal Internal Control Officer (HICO), written Halal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Halal training records for production staff, and internal audit records. The HICS is assessed against the requirements of MS 1500:2019 and the JAKIM MPPHM 2020.

Premises and Facility Inspection: Details of the production facility, including floor plan, equipment list, cleaning and sanitation procedures, and pest control records. JAKIM conducts physical inspections of all applicant premises to verify that manufacturing processes, storage facilities, and production environments meet Halal requirements, including the physical separation of Halal and non-Halal production lines.

Declaration by Muslim Company Officer: A signed declaration by a Muslim director, manager, or Halal Committee Chairman of the company confirming that all information provided is accurate, that the company's products and processes comply with Islamic Shariah requirements, and that the company commits to maintaining Halal standards throughout the certification period.

Additional compliance elements for a Halal Certification Application (Malaysia) used in Malaysia include: Under Malaysian law, the Contracts Act 1950 (Act 136) governs contractual obligations. The Companies Act 2016 (Act 777) regulates corporate entities through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). The Employment Act 1955 (Act 265) and the Department of Labour govern employment matters. The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) and the Personal Data Protection Department protect personal data. The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) administers tax obligations. The Industrial Court adjudicates employment disputes under the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Act 177). Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Malaysia-compliant documentation.