JAKIM publishes its certification fee structure by category. The actual rates are subject to change, so check the official portal for current figures — this article explains the structure.
The categories that set the fee
JAKIM's portal lists these categories:
- Industry / factory / product — small industry, small and medium industry, multinational;
- Food premise — restaurant, hotel;
- Abattoir — small, medium, large.
Which rate applies depends on which category you fall into.
Laboratory costs sit with the applicant
One item to budget for: the portal states that all costs for research or laboratory tests on ingredient status are borne fully by the applicant. Tests must be run at government laboratories or approved private laboratories.
This cost cannot be estimated in advance because it depends on how many ingredients require verification.
Two-year validity
The portal states the fee imposed for halal certification is valid for two (2) years, and that a fee applies on every renewal application.
It also warns that delay in payment will affect the halal inspection visit process. Administrative delay can therefore hold up the audit itself, not merely leave a balance outstanding.
Adding products after the certificate is issued
A fee also applies to applications for additional products after the Halal Confirmation Certificate has been issued. For plants launching products frequently, this is a recurring cost to plan for, not a one-off.
Payment
The portal states payment must be by postal order, money order or bank draft only, made payable to JAKIM or the relevant State Islamic Council or Department, and that all payments are non-refundable.