Penalties for misuse of halal logo already severe, says Armizan


SHAH ALAM: The fines under existing laws for any party guilty of misusing the halal logo are already high, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic).

He said the Trade Descriptions (Definition of Halal) Order 2011 stipulates that companies could face a fine of up to RM5mil, and individuals up to RM1mil or jail of up to three years, if found guilty.

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