The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) serves as the premier, authoritative federal agency governing Halal certification in Malaysia. JAKIM's services are the gold standard for verifying that products, premises, and supply chains rigorously comply with Shariah laws and the Malaysia Halal Standard.
JAKIM’s primary Halal certification services are designed to protect Muslim consumers by assuring them that the products they consume or utilize are permissible (Halal) and free from prohibited (Haram) substances. These prohibited elements include, but are not limited to, pork and its derivatives, blood, alcohol, intoxicants, carnivorous animals, and animals not slaughtered according to Islamic law.
Beyond consumer protection, JAKIM’s services are integral to Malaysia's economic strategy, positioning the country as a global Halal hub. A JAKIM-issued Halal certificate is widely recognized and respected worldwide. It opens doors for local manufacturers to export their pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, consumer goods, medical devices and food products to other Muslim-majority nations and lucrative global markets.
In Malaysia, the Halal certification system is jointly administered by JAKIM at the federal level and the State Islamic Religious Councils (MAIN) at the state level. While state councils process and issue certificates for localized businesses within their jurisdiction, they operate under the overarching policies, guidelines, and standards established by JAKIM.
To streamline the process, applications are submitted through a centralized digital system, ensuring consistency and adherence to the same stringent Halal criteria nationwide.
This certification verifies that Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs, prescription medications, health supplements and natural products comply with core requirements which are raw material must be free from non-halal materials and adhere towards regulation by NPRA, Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
