Meaning of Being Halal Certified

Malaysia

Halal Certification is a recognition that the products are permissible under Islamic law.  These products are thus edible, drinkable or usable by Muslims.

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The Department of the Advancement of Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) has the authority to inspect and verify that a company meets the criteria in producing halal products.  A Halal Certificate will only be issued by the Department if the production of the business’s products meets these criteria.
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Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America.​

​What is  Haram food ?

All kinds of food are considered halal except the following, which are haram:
• Swine/pork and its by-products .
• Animals improperly slaughtered or dead before slaughtering .
• Animals not slaughtered in the name of Allah .
• Alcohol and all forms of intoxicating and hazardous drinks .
• Carnivorous animals, birds of prey, and land animals without external ears .

• Pests such as rats, centipedes, scorpions and other similar animals .
• Animals forbidden to be killed in Islam e.g. ants, bees, spider and woodpecker birds .
• Animals which are considered repulsive generally like lice, flies, maggots and other similar animals .
• Animals that live both on land and in water such as frogs, crocodiles and other similar animals .
• Blood and by-products of blood .
• Foods and drinks which contain any of the above haram ingredients or contaminated through contact with any of the above products .

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What is Halal Certification ?

Halal Certification is a recognition that the products are premissible under Islamic law. These products are thus edible, drinkable or usable by Muslims.

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