Miti to simplify process
for halal certification
KUALA LUMPUR: Financial constraint and manpower shortage are among the
reasons why it took time for imported products to be endorsed with Malaysian
Islamic Development Department (Jakim) halal certification.
Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said it takes between six months and a year for the imported products to be certified halal by Jakim. "We are looking at ways to simplify this," he said here yesterday.
Currently, Jakim recognises halal certification from 57 bodies coming from 33 countries. However, due to the lack of a single global halal standard, the process and procedures from each country sometimes are different from the ones practised by Jakim.
The ministry organised a briefing session on Malaysia Halal System for the representatives from foreign embassies. The briefing was held yesterday for the first time to clarify issues pertaining to the halal market in Malaysia and explain potentials of this booming industry. Twenty-four foreign delegates attended the briefing, including the ambassadors from Uruguay and Argentina, trade commissioners and officials from various industries.
Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said it takes between six months and a year for the imported products to be certified halal by Jakim. "We are looking at ways to simplify this," he said here yesterday.
Currently, Jakim recognises halal certification from 57 bodies coming from 33 countries. However, due to the lack of a single global halal standard, the process and procedures from each country sometimes are different from the ones practised by Jakim.
The ministry organised a briefing session on Malaysia Halal System for the representatives from foreign embassies. The briefing was held yesterday for the first time to clarify issues pertaining to the halal market in Malaysia and explain potentials of this booming industry. Twenty-four foreign delegates attended the briefing, including the ambassadors from Uruguay and Argentina, trade commissioners and officials from various industries.
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Malaysia's exports of halal products jumped
53.24 per cent to RM35.4 billion last year from RM23.1 billion recorded in 2010.
Halal ingredients led exports with RM12.3 billion, followed by food and beverages at RM11.9 billion, palm oil derivatives at RM7 billion, industrial chemicals RM2 billion, cosmetics and personal care RM1.8 billion and pharmaceuticals RM290 million. The top five export markets for Malaysia's halal products were China, the US, Singapore, the Netherlands and Japan.
Halal ingredients led exports with RM12.3 billion, followed by food and beverages at RM11.9 billion, palm oil derivatives at RM7 billion, industrial chemicals RM2 billion, cosmetics and personal care RM1.8 billion and pharmaceuticals RM290 million. The top five export markets for Malaysia's halal products were China, the US, Singapore, the Netherlands and Japan.
Source : Business
Times
Date : 22 March 2012
afternoon highlight (22/03/12/053/528)
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