Singapo r e Ha lal Dir ect o r y 2010

About Muis Halal Certification

T
he sole custodian of Halal
certification in Singapore, Muis
started offering Halal certification
services since 1978. It implemented the first
and second Muis three-year plan (M3YP) in
2004 and 2007, respectively, aimed at
making it one of the best Halal-certifying
authorities in the world.

During the second M3YP (2007 – 2009), the

Halal Certification Strategic Unit in Muis has:

• Implemented the Muis eHalal System

• Developed the Singapore Muis Halal
Standards
• Published the Singapore Halal Directory
(hardcopy & online versions)
• Introduced the Singapore Muis Halal
Quality Management System (HalMQ)
• Conducted Halal training programme
(Levels 1 & 2)
• Introduced the composition of Halal-
related offences (e.g. misuse of Muis
Halal certification mark)
• Forged formal recognition of Muis Halal
certification through the GCC-Singapore
Free Trade Agreement
• Corporatised Muis Halal inspections to
Warees Halal
as the whole production process – from raw
materials or ingredients right up to the sale
of the end product - is closely scrutinised to
ensure they subscribe to the substance and
spirit of the Islamic Law. By being stringent,
it has given Muslim consumers added
confidence in consuming and using Muis
certified products and services.
No. of Halal Certified Premises 2000-2009
2549
2691

• Launched the new Muis Halal certificates

1894 2012
with enhanced security features
1512 1440
• Implemented the ‘Whole Plant’ 1257
1102 1150
Halal Certification scheme for local
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manufacturers

Muis offers 7 types of certification

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
schemes for food and non-food companies
within Singapore. Assessment is thorough,

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Muis certified companies can affix the
Muis Halal logo on its products or display the
certificate at its premises. In 2009, Muis issued
9,264 Halal certificates to 2,691 premises in
Singapore.
Halal Services
Muis provides the following Halal services:
• Certification
• Ritual cleansing and Halal food
verification for social functions
• Public education
• Training
• Complaint/feedback management
Benefits of Having a Muis Halal
Certificate
The Muis certificate is an authoritative, reliable
and independent testimony to support a
company’s Halal product claims. It’s a mark of
assurance which will enhance their products
marketability among Muslim customers, both
locally and abroad.
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Types of Halal Certificates
Muis issues seven types of Halal certification
schemes:
• Product – for locally-manufactured/
processed products;
• Eating Establishment – for eateries
including restaurants, fast food chains,
cafeteria, snack shops, kiosks and
temporary food stalls;
• Food Preparation Area – for central
kitchens operated by food caterers,
hospitals and airports;
• Poultry Abattoir – for freshly
slaughtered poultry;
• Endorsement – for manufacturers,
importers and/or exporters who intend
to import, export or re-export products
which have been Halal certified
by Muis or foreign Halal-certifying
authorities and/or agencies;
• Storage Facility – for mobile and
stationary storage areas such as cold
rooms and warehouses;
• Whole Plant – for manufacturing facilities
and all products manufactured therein.
Complying with Muis Halal
Certification
Before making any formal application,
companies must first ensure that they can
meet the conditions set by Muis for the
manufacture or preparation of Halal products
or food. Here are some of the conditions they
must fulfil for certification:
• Inspection will only commence after the
company begins operation.
• If the establishment is a fast-food
chain or operates under a franchise
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scheme, the company must ensure that
all outlets are Halal-compliant.
• There must be at least two Muslim
employees involved in the production
or preparation of Halal food. Their
presence is vital in helping to verify that
all food prepared meets the Islamic
requirements and conditions set by
Muis. They must also be involved in
receiving Halal food or meat supplies.
• Only Halal food and drinks are
to be served. Pork, lard and other by-
products and alcohol are not to be
served. They cannot be used in any food
or drinks.
• All meat or poultry used must be
slaughtered by qualified Muslims.
• All foreign Halal certificates for
imported meat or poultry must be
issued by Islamic authorities recognised
by Muis.
• Animal-based ingredients, such as
gelatine and shortening, must be derived
from a Halal source.
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• All crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils
and equipment, chillers, freezers and cold
rooms must be ritually cleansed
by Muis-appointed personnel if they
have been used previously for
preparing food with pork.
• Halal food must be prepared and
stored separately from non-Halal food
and items, with proper signs to
distinguish them.
• Mixing of crockery, cutlery, cooking
utensils and equipment for Halal and
non-Halal food that may occur during
collection, washing or storing must
be avoided. Separate washing and
drying equipment for such items
must be provided.
• All staff must not bring non-Halal
food or beverages into the premises.
Inspection of Operations
Muis Halal Officers will conduct an inspection
at the applicant’s premises to ascertain that
the manufacture or preparation of product/

food meets Halal requirements. They will
also check that there is proper supervision
by Muslim employees in ensuring that the
Halal status of the operations is maintained
consistently. A repeat inspection may be
carried out before an application is approved.
Award of Certificate
Once the Halal requirements set by Muis
are met, the applicant will be issued a Halal
certificate. Periodic inspections will be made
thereafter. The certificate is valid for one or
two years and is renewable on expiry.
Contact Us
Halal Certification Strategic Unit
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore
Singapore Islamic Hub
273 Braddell Road
Singapore 579702
Tel : 65-6256 8188
Fax : 65-6253 7572
Email : info@muis.gov.sg
URL : www.muis.gov.sg
www.halal.sg
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Halal Certification Process
ENQUIRY
• Enquiries on Muis Halal certification can be made via
the following channels:
1. Email (feedback@muis.gov.sg)
2. Phonecall (65-6256 8188)
3. Walk-in facilitation @ Muis
(Singapore Islamic Hub, 273 Braddell Road)
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
• Application made via the Muis eHalal System (MeS) at http://
eHalal.muis.gov.sg
• Payment of application fees (new applications only)
PROCESSING
• Application is processed & verified to ensure that Muis
Halal Terms & Conditions are being complied with
• Surprised inspection at premises will be conducted
• Shortcoming notifications will be issued if necessary
CERTIFICATION
• Halal certificate will be issued once application has been
approved
• Payment of certification fees
POST-CERTIFICATION
• Unannounced periodic inspections will be conducted to
ensure compliance
• Halal certificate holders are required to update the MeS
for any change of details (e.g. Muslim staff, products/
ingredients, etc)
RENEWAL
• Halal certificate holder submits renewal application at least
3 months before the expiry of their certificate
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