Public Consultation for Review on Strengthening Foreign Halal Certification Bodies Recognition Framework

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim asked the Minister for Social and Family Development and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs following the announcement that MUIS is conducting a comprehensive review to further strengthen the foreign halal certification bodies (FHCBs) recognition framework by end-2021, whether MUIS will open a public consultation where members of the public and stakeholders can provide their feedback and suggestions.

The review of Foreign Halal Certification Body (FHCB) recognition framework aims to strengthen governance and transparency, as well as more closely align the framework to our domestic halal food consumption needs.

As part of the review, MUIS will engage industry players, FHCBs and relevant stakeholders to gather feedback. More details will be announced later in the year.