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We often hear the terms ‘Halal’, ‘Kosher’, & ‘Vegetarian’, and may have seen them printed on our food packaging. However, can Muslims consume Kosher food since “we share similar practices and prohibitions”, and vegetarian food because “no animals are involved”? 

Some consumers may tend to assume that Kosher is Halal, as they bear numerous similarities, from the presence of slaughtering rituals to the prohibition of the consumption of swine and blood. However, they are not equivalent.

This infographic shows the 7 types of Halal certification schemes offered by Muis to suit the various categories of the food and food-related industry. For more info, refer to https://www.muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Scheme-Types-Eligibility-Criteria-HCC.

Establishing a Halal Team is one of the requirements for the Singapore Muis Halal Certification. It forms Principle 1 of the Singapore Muis Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ), which has to be implemented by all Halal-certified companies in Singapore. 

The Halal Team should consist of at least 2 members, a Halal Team Leader & a Muslim Representative. They shall also undergo the mandatory Halal training programme by Warees Halal Limited.

This video provides a basic understanding of Halal and includes key takeaways such as:

1. Learning the differences between Halal, Haram and Syubhah
2. Understanding the basic concept of Halal food - the internal and external factors
3. General criteria of Halal food

The Product Scheme offered by Muis Halal Certification is for manufacturers seeking certification for selected products. On the other hand, the Whole Plant Scheme is for manufacturers seeking certification for the entire production facility.

What does the scope of certification cover?

• Transportation, receiving, storage and handling of raw materials and processing aids
• Production, packing, labelling, storage and transportation of finished products
• Washing and handling of equipment(s)

This video allows you to have a better understanding of how you can ensure traceability between the items received and their supporting documents. You will learn how to ensure the product description and/or product code on the product packaging/label tallies with the details on the Halal certificate.

Traceability is important as it provides the ability to ensure that all raw materials, additives and processing aids that are stored and used by the certified premises are truly Halal. It also indirectly ensure that the local manufacturers that are certified Halal, continue to consistently comply with the certification requirements.

A brief overview of the Muis Halal certification fees in Singapore.

This video provides an explanation of the accurate segregation method as per the Muis Halal certification conditions. You will learn how to ensure proper segregation and clear demarcation at your premises to avoid any cross mixing within the scope of certification. 

This video provides a basic guide to the development of the Singapore Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ) that is required to be complied by applicants of Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis) Halal Certification.

The Singapore Muis Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ) is a set of systems-based Halal requirements that is benchmarked against internationally known standards such as ISO and HACCP to enable companies to adopt a systems-based approach towards enhancing Halal compliance.

This video allows you to have a better understanding of how you can ensure traceability between the items received and their supporting documents. You will learn how to ensure the product description and/or product code on the product packaging/label tallies with the details on the Halal certificate.

Traceability is important as it provides the ability to ensure that all raw materials, additives and processing aids that are stored and used by the certified premises are truly Halal. It also indirectly ensure that the local manufacturers that are certified Halal, continue to consistently comply with the certification requirements.