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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Lists & rankings · Industry & export
189 Foreign Companies Hold Malaysian Halal Certification — 136 of Them Are Singaporean
JAKIM halal certification is not only for Malaysian companies. 189 firms based outside the country hold a record in the directory — and almost three-quarters come from one place.
Nguyen Hung Thanh · 1 min read
Analysis · Factory directory
221 Halal Factories in Malaysia That Hold No Product Certificates of Their Own
Every brand owner asks the same question: will my factory copy my product? JAKIM's records identify 221 plants with no products of their own at all.
Aiman Zafran · 11 min read
Analysis · Halal certification
94 Foreign Halal Certification Bodies Are Recognised by JAKIM, Across 47 Countries — And the Old Figure People Still Quote
If you import ingredients, this list decides which certificates count. It was updated in January 2026 — and the commonly quoted figure is out of date.
Huyen Nguyen · 2 min read
Analysis · Halal certification
Critical ingredients: what needs verifying before you apply
JAKIM's procedure separates ordinary ingredients from critical ones. That distinction decides which documents you need.
1 min read
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.
1 min read
Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Halal Consumer Goods OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 52 With JAKIM Records (2026)
JAKIM's consumer goods category covers household and non-food products. Only 52 contract plants hold it.
Racheal Tan · 4 min read
Lists & rankings · Cosmetics & skincare
Halal Cosmetic & Personal Care OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 76 With JAKIM Records (2026)
Every contract manufacturing plant holding JAKIM's cosmetics and personal care category — the complete list, not a selection.
Aisyah Rahman · 6 min read
Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Halal OEM Factories in Johor: All 298 With Active JAKIM Records (2026)
The complete list of contract manufacturing plants in Johor carrying a record in JAKIM's Halal Directory — name, town and certificate category.
Aiman Zafran · 16 min read
Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Halal OEM Factories in Perak: All 148 With Active JAKIM Records (2026)
The complete list of contract manufacturing plants in Perak carrying a record in JAKIM's Halal Directory.
Aiman Zafran · 8 min read
Lists & rankings · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Halal Pharmaceutical OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia: All 80 With JAKIM Records (2026)
Every contract manufacturing plant holding JAKIM's pharmaceutical category — a far smaller pool than most buyers assume.
Huyen Nguyen · 6 min read
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.
1 min read
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
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.