Over the past two years, plant-based food consumption has grown by 49% across the EU, reaching a total sales volume of €3.6 billion.
Study on Japan’s Halal Food Supply Chain from an Inbound Perspective (Part 2)
2025-05-15
3. JapanHALALCertification
1. Muslim-friendly
Japanese companies must obtainHALALCertification provides stakeholders including customersHALALHowever, even if they do not have access toHALALCertification, they can also provide according to HALAL regulations“Muslim-friendly”food and places.
2. Certification Body
HALALCertification
HALALThe concept of the certification system is“Farm to table”。“All stages of the food supply chain, including raw materials, processing and distribution, should beHALALAs shown in the picture1As shown,HALALThe flow of food is the same as in the general food supply chain.
forHALALCertification, at each stage of the food supply chain there are some based onHalal regulationsThe company meets the requirements ofHALALCertification bodyHALALFood regulations are certified.HALALTo be certified, companies must meet the following standards:
✓Avoid using animals with poisonous teeth such as pigs and dogsAll parts of the pig, including extracts and additives such as pig ingredients extracted therefrom.
✓Halal regulationsHandling of any animals.
✓Avoid eating nonHalal regulationsProcessed meat, as well as animal blood and animal carcasses.
✓Avoid alcohol, alcoholic ingredients and condiments containing alcohol. However, a small amount of alcohol is allowed depending on the school of Halal law.
✓Avoid using chemical seasonings when processing and cooking.
During the raw material preparation stage, livestock on the farm should be separated from pigs andHALALDuring the processing stage, animal fats and oils are notableFor processing and packagingMaterial. Processing materials should be different from non-porkHALALproductSeparationLeave.Spices and seasonings must beHALALof。During the distribution phase,HALALProducts should be kept separate from non-HALALProduct isolation.They should beHALALProducts are stored and displayed separately.HALALCertification systems are region-dependent. For example, in Malaysia, the productionHALALThe product's factory should face Mecca and be close to pig farms and sewage treatment facilities.5kilometers or more.
HALALCertification Body320
Currently, Japan has9HomeHALALCertification bodies, as shown in the table2As shown.6The Malaysian GovernmentHALALCertification Body(WHICH)mutual recognition.WHICHallow49countries67The two organizations recognize each other. Japan Muslim Association(JMA)Japanese-JapaneseHALALassociation(JHA)Previously passedWHICHCertification. Other4Institutions(SKIN、NEW、JHUA、JIT)from2017Year2They have passed the certification since January.3The institution did not receiveWHICHMutual recognition;Therefore, they only have localHALALCertification.
JapanHALALExample of a certification guide
1） Japan AsiaHALALassociation
SKINHas obtained MalaysiaWHICHand SingaporeMOUSEmutual recognition.HALALThe certification is conducted by Muslim experts who serve as auditors. They certify that it is unprocessed and contains no additives.(Cereals, eggs, milk, rice, etc.)vegetables, processed foods and beverages. The certification fee is10Ten Thousand Days(about885Dollar)or below, valid for2Year.
Japan also“Muslim-friendly”policy. They define it as“rightHALALSatisfactory facilities or environment for food preparation.”Audit items include:(1)raw materials,(2)Dishes, cooking utensils,(3)The role of employees,(4)Manager's responsibilities,(5)Restaurant conditions,(6)Hotel conditions,(7)Cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
2） Japan Islamic Cultural Center
JITHas obtained Malaysia(WHICH), the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Thailand. They proposed threeH(HALAL, hygiene, health)Philosophy. Certification is carried out through inspection and discussion of manufacturing and processing facilities. If there is any need for improvement in raw materials and manufacturing processes, they will provideHALALIn any case, they will consult with experts aboutHALALIf five products are produced in the same factory, the certification fee is30Ten Thousand Days(about2655Dollar)Each additional product requires2Ten Thousand Days(about117Dollar)Valid for one year.
3） KyotoHALALCommittee
They are localHALALThey are not accredited by Qatar and Thailand, but they have been mutually recognized by Qatar and Thailand. Their accreditation is divided into several stages.WHICHThere are different opinions.
(1) Dining room/Store certification. They can certify a restaurant or store asHALAL。(2)Menu certification. They recommend menu composition to cater to MuslimsHALALIf the menu meets the required conditions, it will be certified asHALALFor example, a restaurant or store that serves alcohol would not be certified asHALALHowever, if the menu offers food for Muslims, its menu is certified asHALALof.(3)Halal-stayThey can certify hotels or conference halls for Muslim tourists.HALALFor example, providing prayer mats,HALALFacilities, prayer rooms, etc. in hotels or conference halls will be certified.(4)Product certification. They can certify that a particular product isHALALof(For example, crafts made using historical Japanese techniques)。(5)Zabuhusupport.“Zabuhu”Refers to meat that has been properly processed according to Islamic law.HALALFood. A Zabukhu expert with appropriate knowledge and experience is required to carry out the certification.(6) "Qibra"arrange.