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Well-known cake chain's halal certification withdrawn
2025-05-15
KUALA LUMPUR: JAKIM has withdrawn the halal certification of the famous cake chain Secret Recipe, citing the use of non-compliant ingredients as the reason.
According to a statement issued by JAKIM this morning, the authority withdrew the halal certification on May 7, but stressed that it was withdrawn because it was found to have violated hygiene and good manufacturing practices (GMP), and stressed that it had nothing to do with the cake chain using non-compliant ingredients.
However, JAKIM also stated that although the halal certification was withdrawn, this would not prevent the cake chain from reapplying after making improvements, and the authority would also conduct inspections and re-evaluate whether to issue the halal certification again.
The authority also called on consumers not to make speculations and spread false information.
In addition, JAKIM also reminds all operators holding halal certification to ensure compliance with the regulations, otherwise the authority will not compromise with any operator who violates the regulations.