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Halal Standards, Auditing & Certification A Singapore Experience Hj. Abdul Rahim Saleh Director, Assets Management & Community Affairs Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

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  • Halal Standards, Auditing & CertificationA Singapore Experience

    Hj. Abdul Rahim SalehDirector, Assets Management & Community AffairsMajlis Ugama Islam Singapura

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    Introduction

    • The Singapore Halal certification is administered & regulated by the MajlisUgama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as Islamic Religious Council of Singapore

    • Muis was established as a statutory board in 1968 during the enactment of the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA)

    • According to AMLA, Muis is responsible for advising the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam

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    Introduction

    Religious Demographics

    Others or no religion15.4%

    Hindu 4.0%

    Christian14.6%

    Muslim14.9%

    Buddhist or Taoist51.0%

    Buddhist or Taoist

    Muslim

    Christian

    Hindu

    Others or no religion

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    Introduction

    • Muis Halal certification services started in 1978

    • Our services include:– Halal certification– Halal inspection & ritual cleansing for

    social functions– Halal training – Public education– Complaint/feedback management

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    Section 88A(1):

    “The Majlis may issue Halal certificates in relation to any product, service or activity and regulate the holders of such certificates to ensure that the requirements of the Muslim law are complied with in the production, processing, marketing or display of that product, the provision of that service or the carrying out of that activity”

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    inistration of Muslim

    Law A

    ct (AM

    LA)

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    Section 88A(5):

    “Any person who, without the approval of the Majlis

    a) Issues a Halal certificate in relation to any product, service or activity; or

    b) uses any specified Halal certification mark or any colourable imitation thereof,

    shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both”

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    inistration of Muslim

    Law A

    ct (AM

    LA)

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    Relevant Acts For EnforcementPurpose

    Sale of Food Act

    Trade Marks Act

    Penal Code

    Misleading/false claims

    Misuse of Muis Halal mark

    Forgery

    Other A

    cts Relevant To

    HalalC

    ertification

    Examples of Offences

    Types of Acts

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    Singapore H

    alalCertification

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    Year

    No. of Singapore Halal Certified Premises from 2000 - 2005

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    Singapore H

    alalCertification

    • Contributing Factors to the Growth of Singapore Halal Food Industry

    1. Increased public awareness of the Halal industry economic potential

    2. To tap the market niche available of Muslim consumers

    3. Trade requirements for Singapore exporters to produce Halal certificate

    4. To provide assurance to Muslim consumers on Halal certified food and products

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    Singapore Singapore MuisMuis HalalHalal StandardsStandards

    General Guidelines General Guidelines for the Handling & for the Handling &

    ProcessingProcessingof of HalalHalal FoodFood

    ReligiousComponent

    General Principles General Principles for the Development, for the Development,

    Implementation &Implementation &ManagementManagement

    of a of a HalalHalal SystemSystem

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    ertification

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    • Muis implemented the Muis eHalal System (MeS) on 1st Aug 2006

    • MeS is a web-based product that is designed to automate the entireHalal certification process, from application submission to certification approval

    • Evolution of Halal certification process: manual → electronic

    Singapore H

    alalCertification

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    Problems Associated With Manual Halal

    Certification Process

    Tracking DifficultySurge in phone call

    enquiries on application status

    Increasing administrative/operational workload

    Singapore H

    alalCertification

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    MeS Process Flow

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    Singapore H

    alalCertification

    Amongst the features of the MeS include:

    1. Online application

    2. Email notification for application shortcomings, certificate collection, etc

    3. Automated acknowledgement slip for application and payment received

    4. Real-time information on the application status

    5. e-Payment services

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    Singapore H

    alalCertification

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    HALALCERTIFICATIONFRAMEWORK

    GOVERNMENT SECTOR• Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of S’pore (AVA)• National Environment Agency (NEA)• SPRING Singapore • Ministry of Trade & Industry (MTI)• Economic Development Board (EDB)• Singapore Police Force (SPF)• Attorney-General’s Chambers

    PRIVATE SECTOR• Halal certificate holders• Singapore Tourism Board (STB)• Analytical laboratory• Food consultants• Singapore Food Manufacturer’s

    Association (SFMA)• Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)

    LEGAL SECTOR• Private legal firms

    FOREIGN SECTOR• Foreign Halal certifying authorities/bodies• World Halal Food Council (WHFC)• ASEAN• MABIMS

    PUBLIC SECTOR• Muslim consumers• Mosques• Grassroots & Welfare organisations

    MEDIA SECTOR• Electronic media• Printed media

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    Conclusions

    • A good Halal certification system rests upon the following key factors:

    1. Effective administration & regulation

    – Acts/Policies/Standards– Enforcement – Certification processing– Complaint management– e-Services

    2. Extensive framework– Inter-agency collaboration

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    Conclusions

    Significance of the Halal Certification Mark

    1. An authoritative, legitimate & independent testimony to one’s claim as a manufacturer, distributor or retailer on the Halalness of their products

    2. For consumers, it is a symbol of assurance & confidence

    3. For Halal certificate holders, it boosts their products’ marketability

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    Conclusions

    • Benefits of the Halal Food Industry in Singapore:

    1. Foster racial harmony amongst races & religions - promote social cohesion

    2. Bring good economic returns

  • Halal Certification Strategic UnitMajlis Ugama Islam SingapuraNo 1 Lorong 6 Toa PayohSingapore 319376

    Tel : (65) 6359 1167Fax : (65) 6342 2119Email : [email protected] : www.muis.gov.sg

    FOR MORE INFORMATION


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