Halal certification guides
Explanations grounded in what JAKIM publishes itself. Every article lists its sources at the foot so you can check the official document directly.
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Guides · Halal certification
The official Malaysian halal logo: features you can check
JAKIM sets out the visual elements of the official logo. Knowing them helps separate the real mark from imitations.
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Guides · Halal certification
MS 1500: the Malaysian halal food standard
The national standard underpinning halal certification — what it covers and who publishes it.
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Guides · Halal certification
Halal certification cost and validity: what JAKIM states
Fees are set by category, not a single rate. And the two-year validity carries planning implications that are easy to miss.
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Guides · Halal certification
How to check a factory's halal certificate
JAKIM's official directory is open to anyone. What matters is understanding what it actually tells you.
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Guides · Halal certification
What is halal? The legal definition under Malaysian law
Halal is not simply 'no pork'. Malaysian law sets out a four-part test covering source, impurity, equipment and storage.
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Guides · Halal certification
Who can apply for JAKIM halal certification? The five applicant categories
JAKIM divides applicants into five categories. Contract manufacturing (OEM) is one of them — and it carries its own implications.
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Guides · Halal certification
Documents required for a halal certificate application
JAKIM's procedure lists eleven document types. Preparing them early is the difference between a smooth application and a stalled one.
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Guides · Factory directory
What a halal OEM factory is, and how it differs from a brand owner
JAKIM's OEM category holds two very different kinds of factory. Telling them apart saves a lot of time.
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Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Halal or NPRA first? The right order for a cosmetic product
Most new brands assume halal certification is step one. It is not — and the wrong order can leave your product illegal to sell even while it holds a valid halal certificate.
Huyen Nguyen · 2 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Only a fraction of Malaysia's halal cosmetic companies can manufacture for you
A search for “halal cosmetic factory” returns hundreds of companies. Most of them cannot make a product for your brand — and JAKIM's records show exactly why.
Aisyah Rahman · 2 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Your factory is halal-certified. Your product may not be.
A factory's halal certificate and your product's halal certificate are two different documents. Confusing them is the fastest route to a product that cannot legally carry the logo.
Aisyah Rahman · 2 min read
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
Ten questions before you choose a halal cosmetic manufacturer
A checklist you can work through before signing anything — and three of them you can answer yourself, today, without asking anyone.
Aisyah Rahman · 2 min read
These guides are explanatory and are not formal compliance advice. JAKIM is the sole authority for Malaysian halal certification — consult the official portal before making business decisions.