Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Halal Logo


Certification - Malaysia Halal Logo


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The Halal Certificate issued by HDC is valid for three (3) years. It can be revoked at anytime when the owner is found to contravene with the HDC Halal Certification Procedures. Renewal shall be made 6 months prior to expiry date.


Owners of HDC Halal certificate who failed to renew their certification will not be allowed to use the Malaysia halal logo at the premise or on the label of their manufactured products.




Terms & Condition To Use HDC Halal Certificate and Malaysia Halal Logo


1. The HDC Halal certificate cannot be traded, leased, exchanged, forged, abused or amended in whatever way.


2. The use of halal logo is subjected to existing laws and regulations of the country.


3. Any changes on the name and address of the company, factory/premise, brand name, ingredient, manufacturers and other related matters should be reported to HDC in writing for further action.


4. The Halal certificate owner is responsible on the loss or damage of the certificate whereby a police report should be made and the Head of Halal Integrity of HDC should be informed in writing as soon as possible.


5. The Halal certificate can be withdrawn or terminated at anytime before its expiry date and the use of halal logo is not allowed when the company is found to contravene with HDC Halal Certification Procedures, or if there is any matter or way of handling which is doubtful according to Shariah Law.


HDC can blacklist and publish any company which had failed to comply with the terms and condition of HDC Halal Certification Procedure.


What is Halal

http://www.hdcglobal.com/revamp/images/arrow1b.gif What Is Halal?

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Halal has become the buzz word with regards to food, although its relevancy in fact extends to non-food areas such as personal care & cosmetics products, pharmaceuticals, other consumer goods, finance and services. Halalan Toyibban simply means permissible and wholesome, and this concept is founded on Syariah laws. Toyibban denotes food that is safe, clean, nutritious and of good quality. The general principle concerning food according to Islamic teachings is that everything is halal except impurities, and that which is harmful and intoxicating. That which is classified as non-halal or ‘haram’ is forbidden and prohibited for Muslims. Any food or drink which lies within the grey area between halal and haram is classified as ‘Syubhah’, and Muslims should avoid consuming Syubhah food or drinks until the status of the food or drink becomes clear.

In Malaysia, the definition of halal food and its guidelines are provided by the Malaysian Standard “MS1500:2004: Halal Food – Production, Preparation, Handling & Storage – General Guideline (First Revision)”. To be certified halal under the Malaysian standard, the food must fulfill the following requirements:

1.     Does not contain any parts or products of animals that are non-halal to Muslims or products of animals which are not slaughtered according to Shari’ah law

2.     Does not contain any ingredients that are Najs (filth or unclean) according to Shari’ah law

3.     Is safe and not harmful

4.     Is not prepared processed or manufactured using equipment that is contaminated with things that are Najs according to Shari’ah law

5.     The food or its ingredients do not contain any human parts or its derivates that are not permitted by Shari’ah law

6.     And during its preparation, processing, packaging, storage or transportation, the food is physically separated from any other food that does not meet the requirements stated in a, b, c, d, or e or any other things that have been decreed as Najs by Shari’ah law

Read more in the Knowledge Centre (www.knowledge.hdcglobal.com).

 

Saturday, May 2, 2009