Halal Food Products
Halal food can be defined as the food which permitted under the Islamic Law (Syariah Law). The term of Halal may be used for food which is considered lawful. Under the Islamic Law, the following sources of food as well as their derivatives are considered as unlawful :
1. Food of animal origin :
- Pigs (pork)- Animal forbidden to be killed in Islam
2. Food of plant origin :
- Alcoholic drinks
- All forms of intoxicating drinks
3. Animals which are not slaughtered according to the Syariah Law
4. The food which contain any ingredients that are considered najis (filthy) according to the Syariah Law
5. Preparation, production processed which using equipment that is contaminated with things that are considered najis according to Syariah Law
The process of Halal certification of a foreign establishment entails the site inspection of the plant by the competent authority from Malaysia along with the appointment of an Islamic Organization (JAKIM) that will have entrusted with the responsibility of supervising and monitoring the Halal status at the plant concerned.
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| Process of Issuing The Halal Certificate Source : Penang Halal Hub International |
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