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The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) has announced a ban on products certified halal by three foreign halal certification bodies whose recognition has been revoked.

Details of the Revocation

• Affected Bodies

The bodies impacted by this decision include:

• • China Islamic Association (CIA) from China
  • Centre for Halal Quality Certification (CHQC) from Croatia
  • Ritual Association of Lyon’s Great Mosque (ARGML) from France

JAKIM director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, stated that the ban will remain until these bodies address their shortcomings and implement the necessary improvements as required by JAKIM.

Future Steps

• Market Withdrawal

Products that entered Malaysia prior to the revocation are not a concern for now; however, JAKIM may collaborate with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to withdraw them from the market if necessary.

• Reassessment

The certification bodies have been given time to make corrections, and JAKIM will reassess their status before making any decisions regarding recognition reinstatement.

This action follows JAKIM’s update of the list of recognized foreign halal certification bodies and highlights the ongoing commitment to maintaining halal standards in Malaysia.

Original Article:

Malay Mail. (2025, March 1). Jakim: After revocation, imports of products certified by three halal bodies from China, Croatia, and France banned. Malay Mail. https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/malaysia/2025/03/01/jakim-after-revocation-imports-of-products-certified-by-three-halal-bodies-from-china-croatia-and-france-banned/168335