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
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
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
Only 29 Halal Factories in Malaysia Can Make Both Your Supplement and Your Skincare
Brands wanting one factory for a whole range have far narrower options than they expect.
Aekphusit Boonsiriyotthakul · 4 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
Analysis · Industry & export
Seven Numbers About Malaysia's Halal Industry That Are Routinely Quoted Wrong
Some of the most repeated figures about Malaysia's halal industry are out of date, misattributed, or forecasts presented as fact. Here is what the official sources actually say.
Aiman Zafran · 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
Analysis · Industry & export
The US$2.60 Trillion Muslim Consumer Market, Broken Down by Sector
Global Muslim consumer spending reached US$2.60 trillion in 2024. Halal cosmetics is the smallest sector — and that is good news for Malaysian factories.
Racheal Tan · 1 min read
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.
1 min read
Analysis · Pharmaceutical & supplements
There Is No Official Figure for Malaysia's Supplement Market — Here Is What Can Be Verified
Every supplement market size you see quoted originates with a commercial firm. Here is what can be said with an official source, and what cannot.
Racheal Tan · 3 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Bakery & Confectionery OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
128 halal contract plants produce bread, cakes, biscuits and confectionery. These are the top ten by brands certified.
Steven YC Tan · 8 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Dairy & Creamer OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
49 halal contract plants produce dairy, creamer and milk-based products. These are the top ten.
Steven YC Tan · 4 min read
Lists & rankings · Food & beverage
Top 10 Halal Noodle & Rice Product OEM Manufacturers in Malaysia — By Brands Certified (2026)
69 halal contract plants produce noodles, bihun, kuetiau and rice-based products. These are the top ten.
Steven YC Tan · 5 min read
Lists & rankings · Factory directory
Top 10 Halal OEM Factories in Perak — By Brands Certified (2026)
Among Perak's 148 contract manufacturing plants, these ten carry the most brands certified under their name.
Aiman Zafran · 3 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.