Malaysia’s JAKIM opens public consultation on recognition of foreign halal certification bodies

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is seeking public comments on its draft Standard Operating Procedures for the recognition of foreign halal certification bodies.

The exercise follows a scandal involving a so-called “cartel” of meat importers that have allegedly been bribing government officials to ensure their shipments from non-halal-certified sources were allowed to enter Malaysia. The scandal was brought to light by a local newspaper story on Dec 21.

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