DMH40042

FOOD LEGISLATION AND HALAL STANDARDS

CASE STUDY 1

HANIS ADILA BINTI HASAN

02DMH20F2002
DMH4A

PREPARED FOR
TENGKU NORHIDAYATI BINTI TENGKU ZAINAL ABIDIN

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 LIST OF CONTENT

Title Page Number

Introduction 2
Issue 1 3
Issue 2 4
Issue 3 5
Issue 4 6
Solution 7
References 7

INTRODUCTION OF FISH BALL

Round meatballs called "fish balls" are created with fish paste and are then boiled or deep-fried.
Fishcake-like fish balls are frequently produced with fish mince or surimi, salt, and a food binder
such tapioca flour, cornstarch, or potato starch. Fish is typically shredded, coarsely minced, or
pounded before being thoroughly mixed with additional salt and crushed ice to get a smooth
texture. To give the ball a "soft, springy texture," additional components are added, such as
sugar, monosodium glutamate, transglutaminase, or starches. By using a procedure akin to that
used to make surimi, previously wrapped and tangled protein strands in the fish are stretched
and unwound, giving the food it makes a solid, bouncy quality. In industrial production, an
extruding machine shapes the balls, which are then placed in water between 30 and 45 degrees
Celsius before boiling, cooling, and packaging.

ISSUE 1: DIRTY FISH BALL FACTORY, DISGUSTED TO BE RAIDED

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KEPALA BATAS - Following the discovery of centipedes, cockroaches, flies, and rat droppings
on the property, a fish ball processing plant was given a 14-day closure order for cleaning.The
Environmental Health Officer of the Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM) of the Penang
Health Department, Mohd Wazir Khalid, who oversees Ops Tegar, reported finding centipedes
in the bins used to store raw materials and mouse droppings inside the store in addition to
cockroaches and flies that landed on food and there is storage for things.

BKKM are accountable for safeguarding the rights and welfare of the non-Muslim community to
purchase healthy food, even though the products produced are not halal.BKKM discovered the
production process (product) during the raid lying on the floor, covered in cockroaches and flies.
He informed reporters following the Monday raid that they were concerned about food
contamination.

Based on the offense that has been committed, which is the workers for failing to comply with
the standards, including failing to wear shoes, aprons, and the bulk of them not having received
typhoid vaccinations. The owner of the factory will be punished according to three compound
notices under Regulation 32 of the Food Act 1983.

ISSUE 2 : UNLABELLED FISH BALL ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED LABELLING

STANDARDS

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BKKM found packages of fish balls mixed with pork-based products that were not labeled in
Malay, in violation of Regulation 10 of the Food Act 1983. The factory, which has been in
operation for 50 years, was verbally warned for similar hygiene violations and was subject to
two raids last year.The factory, which has been operating for over 50 years, was found to be in
violation of the set norms and standards.

JKNPP Food Safety and Quality Division Environmental Health Officer Mohd Wazir Khalid found
that the factory involved produced both fish and pork balls there.According to Mohd Wazir, he is
also concerned that some of the ball items produced do not have labels, which may confuse
customers, especially Muslims.

BKKM found that the balls were made using a combination of fish and pork ingredients, and the
uncertainty was caused by some unlabeled packets. Because food items like this are usually
sold in wet markets around Penang, products with labels printed in Chinese are illegal because
every product created has to contain Malay writing.

ISSUE 3: FISHBALL FACTORY USING A FAKE HALAL LOGO

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SUNGAI PETANI 9 Jan. - After receiving information from the public yesterday, a team of
officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK)
Sungai Petani branch succeeded in unraveling the cunning plan of the 68-year-old factory
owner. According to Mazlan Safar, Head of KPDNKK Sungai Petani Branch Office.

The inspection also revealed that, despite operating for more than ten years, the owner of the
property never asked for a halal certificate. In the raid, 13,000 plastic packages containing the
halal symbol in Jawi script and worth RM1,300 were seized and confiscated. .He claimed that
the plastic package containing the unclear halal symbol was also found after a thorough
inspection, planted in a certain room.

Based on the offense that has been committed, which is the fraud of a fake halal logo and
certificate that is not recognized by JAKIM and the cunning actions of the owner where plastic
packages containing an unclear halal symbol have been hidden in a certain room. The owner of
the factory will be punished according to Section 29-8 of the Trade Description (Halal
Certification and Marking) Act 2011.

Issue 4: FISH BALL USING A NAME THAT CAN CONFUSE A MUSLIM CUSTOMER

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On February 5, 2017, KPDNHEP Kedah seized 204 containers of fish balls for failing to adhere
to a factory's packaging labelling requirements in Jalan Gangsa, Mergong, Alor Setar. The
factory is punished under Section 28-4 of the Trade Description (Definition of Halal) Act
2011 for providing or offering to provide any food through any representations or activities that
are likely to mislead or deceive any person into believing that the food is halal or suitable for
consumption by Muslims.

This Kak Su brand ball product lacks any halal certification, halal certification insignia, or any
other indicator that could suggest that this product is halal. When the company in question
utilised two name labels for one fish ball product, which may have confused Muslim customers,
the product in question went viral on social media. The product has a Malay name on the label
that is said to be used for marketing in Muslim-owned supermarkets or stores, but the corporate
name is written on another label and both use the same address.

SOLUTION

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In order to avoid problems regarding food, all parties directly or indirectly involved in the
purchase or manufacturing of goods must fulfil their respective obligations.In cases where
prompt action is required, the authorities must implement the legislation as firmly as possible to
prevent widespread halal certificate fraud and violations of established rules relating food, halal,
and hygiene.

To avoid confounding Muslim buyers and to pique their interest and give them the confidence to
purchase, it is crucial that anything used in the creation of a product, such as a factory or other
building, is not dangerous, unclear, or otherwise prohibited. It is also the responsibility of the
product manufacturing side, including factories and others, to make sure that the process is
carried out in accordance with the standards and the act that have been established regarding
food, halal, and the cleanliness of a product from raw materials to the end product. Consumers
must avoid buying products whose halal status and product source are unknown.

Consumers must exercise good judgement when picking products. Users must verify that the
generated item is without a doubt halal and bears a JAKIM-recognized mark. Users can also
check the status of a product or service on the Halal Malaysia Official Portal in the Halal
Malaysia Directory section.Additionally, customers should endeavour to steer clear of unlabeled
products and social media trends that encourage them to consume food whose halal status is
uncertain.

REFERENCES

Issue1 https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/122970/edisi/kilang-bebola-ikan-kotor-jijik-
diserbu

Issue 2https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/122970/edisi/kilang-bebola-ikan-kotor-jijik-
diserbu

Issue 3 https://www.yadim.com.my/v2/kilang-bebola-ikan-guna-logo-halal-palsu-jakim-diserbu/

Issue 4 https://azzainmart.com/kilang-bebola-ikan-diarah-tutup-akibat-kotor/

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https://www.halal.gov.my/v4/index.php?
data=ZGlyZWN0b3J5L2luZGV4X2RpcmVjdG9yeTs7Ozs=&negeri=&category=&cari=FISHBALL