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 · 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
Guides · Cosmetics & skincare
OEM, ODM, private label: what actually differs, and which one you need
Three terms half the industry uses interchangeably. The difference decides who owns your formulation — and that decides whether you can ever change factories.
Racheal Tan · 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.