Halal Logo Misuse: Three Firms Charged in Penang
Three Penang companies face legal action for displaying unauthorised Halal logos and misleading claims without valid certification. These landmark cases highlight a critical standard. Branding alone cannot make a product or outlet Halal. Only official certification does. First Prosecution Under Halal Marking Rules in Penang These cases mark Penang’s first prosecutions brought under the Trade […]
Halal Cosmetics Are More Than a Beauty Trend
Cosmetics are an integral part of modern daily routines, ranging from skincare and makeup to personal hair care. For Muslim consumers, Halal considerations extend well beyond dietary choices to anything applied directly to the body. However, determining whether a cosmetic item is Halal can be challenging. The origin, chemical processing, and handling of cosmetic ingredients […]
A Muslim Name Doesn’t Make It Halal: Certification Does
Halal status is determined by compliance with recognised standards, not branding or ethnicity. Consumers today are increasingly mindful of the products they buy and the places they dine. However, one common misconception still persists across the market: a business is often assumed to be Halal simply because it uses a Malay or Islamic-sounding name, employs […]
A Small Brush, A Big Consequence: Why Animal Hair Brushes Are Prohibited in Halal-Certified Factories
“Halal integrity is only as strong as the weakest point in the production process.” Recent enforcement actions by state authorities serve as a crucial reminder for food manufacturers: Halal certification is not limited to raw ingredients alone. In a recent case, state Islamic religious authorities withdrew the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) of local coffee and […]
Border Bust: 26 Tonnes Of Chicken Confiscated With Fake Halal Papers
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, KEDAH — Malaysian authorities recently intercepted and seized over 26 tonnes of imported frozen chicken at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint. The massive bust took place at the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex after border enforcement agents detected severe irregularities in the paperwork. The importing agent attempted to gain […]
Halal is More than Just a Logo
A recent KPDN raid found a company suspected of using an unauthorised Halal logo on detergent products sold online. This case reminds us that Halal is not just a logo on a package. It is a system that helps ensure products meet Halal requirements and protects consumer trust. What Does Halal Really Mean? Many people […]