Malaysia has imposed an immediate import ban on halal-certified products from three foreign certification bodies following the revocation of their recognition by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). The affected organizations—China Islamic Association, Croatia’s Centre for Halal Quality Certification, and France’s Ritual Association of Lyon’s Great Mosque—must address compliance issues before reconsideration.
JAKIM director-general Datuk Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee clarified that products already in Malaysia before the revocation remain permissible but may be subject to market withdrawal if necessary. Authorities will coordinate with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living to enforce these measures. The decision aims to uphold halal standards and consumer confidence.
The certification bodies have been granted a remediation period to implement corrective actions before JAKIM reevaluates their status. This follows recent updates to Malaysia’s list of recognized foreign halal certifiers, which also included logo revisions for Sri Lankan and Saudi Arabian authorities.
Strict enforcement reflects Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining halal integrity across global supply chains. The move underscores the nation’s role as a leader in Islamic compliance standards, ensuring only verified products reach consumers.