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IHAB strengthens Malaysia's position as a leader in halal certification
2025-05-15
Kuala Lumpur: International Council of Halal Food Authorities (IHAB) was established to confirm Malaysia’s position as a global leader in halal food by recognizing foreign authorities and halal certification bodies.
Deputy Minister of Education Affairs of the Prime Minister's OfficeFuziah SallehSaid the agency isWhat kindThe initiative aims to safeguard the interests of halal consumers through halal certification of halal food and services.
“IHABOrigin45It is composed of national government organizations and halal certification bodies that can be used in most countries in the world/The implementation of halal certification in the region is moving towards unity and harmony.
She said: “As of2019Year12moon3day,What kindHas recognized from relevant countries78It is a halal certification body whose accreditation is based on the adherence to and implementation of halal standards that are in line with the Malaysian characteristics and model.”
She is answeringMr. Hashim（PAS-Pendang), she asked how the Government planned to improveWhat kindRole in Halal Certification,
Fuziah said the recognition has indirectly become a coordination mechanism at the international level, with these halal certification bodies having to accept Malaysia's halal standards.
She also announced that4moon1DailyIHABAt the conference, Malaysia was appointedIHABChairman and Secretary General,2019-2021year term.
She talked aboutBMFShi said Malaysia, through its halal service agencies, has agreed to help promote halal products sought by halal businesses, including through media platforms.
“The focus is on halal certification, which covers all aspects including the purity of ingredients, preparation process, equipment, cleanliness of the premises and prioritizing Shariah-compliant processing, as well as the safety, quality and integrity assurance aspects of the product or service,” she said.
FuziahIn answerJalaluddin Alias（BN-Jelebu) Regarding the government's measures to monitor halal products in the market,Fuziahexpress,What kindRegular monitoring is always carried out to ensure that the Halal logo is not misused.
She said that through the portalwww.halal.gov.myOr the establishment of a halal directory through the “Smart Halal” and “Verify Halal” applications to allow users to check the halal status of products on the market. —Bernama