Imported halal food still subject to halal certification

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the abolition of the approved permit (AP) or import quota for some food items as recently announced by the government, any entry of halal food is still subject to halal certification by a foreign body recognised by Jakim.

The Islamic Development Department’s (Jakim) Malaysia Halal Council Secretariat said all imported food and goods marketed in Malaysia could not be described as halal unless they comply with the requirements under Paragraphs 4 and 5 (1) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011.