When will the ban on products from revoked halal bodies be lifted?

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The ban on products from revoked halal bodies will be lifted once the identified certification bodies implement required improvements and are reassessed by JAKIM.

Products certified by three foreign halal certification bodies whose recognition was revoked by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) are prohibited from entering Malaysia from the date of revocation. This ban will remain in effect until these bodies rectify their shortcomings and implement the necessary improvements as stipulated by JAKIM. JAKIM has indicated that these certification bodies have been granted time to undertake these corrections, after which JAKIM will reassess them before any decision on reinstating recognition is made.
Revoked Halal Certifications and Import Prohibition

The recognition of three foreign halal certification bodies has been revoked by JAKIM. These bodies are the China Islamic Association (CIA) from China, the Centre for Halal Quality Certification (CHQC) from Croatia, and the Ritual Association of Lyon’s Great Mosque (ARGML) from France. Consequently, all products certified by these three entities are now prohibited from entering Malaysia, effective from the date of the revocation.
JAKIM's Role in Halal Certification Standards

JAKIM plays a crucial role in overseeing and maintaining the integrity of halal certification, both domestically and internationally. As a federal agency, it is responsible for setting standards and processes for halal certification to ensure compliance with Islamic principles. The revocation of recognition for foreign bodies signifies a failure to meet JAKIM's established criteria, prompting the need for corrective actions.
Process for Reinstatement of Recognition

For the revoked certification bodies to regain recognition, they must address the identified shortcomings and implement improvements as required by JAKIM. Following these corrective measures, JAKIM will conduct a reassessment. Only after a satisfactory reassessment will a decision be made regarding the reinstatement of their recognition, thereby potentially lifting the ban on products they certify. Products that entered Malaysia prior to the revocation are not a cause for concern, although JAKIM reserves the right to collaborate with relevant ministries to withdraw them from the market if necessary.

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