SEREMBAN: The proposal to mandate halal certification for restaurants and food companies that do not serve pork or alcohol aims to increase business value.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the proposal simplifies the management of halal certificates for the relevant parties.
"The proposal offers significant benefits and added value for food shop operators with a halal certificate, as it can attract more customers.
"It’s important to know that anyone can obtain a halal certificate which benefits the shop owners themselves,” he said after officiating at the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (Abim) 53rd Muktamar Sanawi here on Saturday (Sept).
However, he said the key issue is creating a supportive environment to make it easier for everyone to obtain a halal certificate.
Earlier, it was reported that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is considering making halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food establishments that do not serve pork or alcohol.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar noted that halal certification is currently optional for food business operators. – Bernama
