Malaysian business licence·Federal

Malaysia Halal Certification (MHC)

Issued by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)Food Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985

Overview

The Malaysia Halal Certification (MHC) is a license that allows businesses to obtain the Malaysia Halal Certification and use the Malaysian halal logo on their products. It is required for manufacturers, distributors, and food premises to ensure their products meet halal standards.

Key details

Governing Act

Food Act 1983; Food Regulations 1985

Agency fees

RM 20 processing + RM 200 for foreign applicants

Validity

1 year (renewable annually)

Issuing authority

Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)

Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.

Eligible applicants

Manufacturers, distributors, food premises, registered companies

Application requirements

- All requirements for halal certification applications can be found on the website www.halal.gov.my under the Menu CERTIFICATION AND PROCEDURE.

Agency fee breakdown

APPLICATION FOR NEW AND RENEWAL: 1. PROCESSING (1) Each application under Malaysia Halal Certification (Domestic) is subject to a fee of RM20.00; and (2) Each application involving companies and/or applicants registered abroad manufacturing products in the country is subject to a fee of RM200.00. 2. PRODUCT AND SERVICE CERTIFICATION (1) Each new application and renewal for the Malaysia Halal Certification (Domestic) shall incur fees as per Schedule 1 below: APPLICATION CATEGORY FEE (RM)/ YEAR Micro Annual turnover less than RM300,000.00 100 Small Annual turnover from RM300,000.00 to RM14,999,999.99 400 Medium Annual turnover from RM15 million to RM50 million 700 Large Annual turnover exceeding RM50 million 1,000

These are amounts payable to Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM). Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.