{"id":35252,"date":"2025-09-24T14:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/35252\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:25:09","slug":"new-halal-certificate-from-oct-1-with-qr-code-to-verify-validity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/35252\/","title":{"rendered":"New halal certificate from Oct 1, with QR code to verify validity"},"content":{"rendered":"

SINGAPORE – A new-look halal certificate with a QR code for verifying its validity will be displayed at food establishments from Oct 1. <\/p>\n

With the change, businesses no longer need to replace the certificate displayed in their shop each time they renew their certification.<\/p>\n

The QR code leads to a page with the establishment\u2019s certification details and validity status, as well as a link to submit a report if the consumer believes the certificate is being misused. <\/p>\n

Currently, consumers have to e-mail the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) if they have doubts about a shop\u2019s halal certification.<\/p>\n

All other halal certificate holders, such as poultry abattoirs and central kitchen facilities, will also be issued fully digital certificates from October.<\/p>\n

Food establishments displaying a physical certificate must switch to the new certificate by the second quarter of 2026. <\/p>\n

Muis announced the new halal certificate on Sept 24 at the Singapore Halal International Seminar, held at Hilton Singapore.<\/p>\n

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The new design of Singapore’s halal certificate that food establishments will use from Oct 1.<\/p>\n

PHOTO: ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF SINGAPORE<\/p>\n

It also announced a new online portal to make it easier for foreign halal certification bodies to be recognised in Singapore.<\/p>\n

The Foreign Halal Certification Bodies Recognition Scheme is a formal recognition framework developed by Muis in 2011 to ensure halal-certifying bodies that export halal products to Singapore meet Muis\u2019 standards.<\/p>\n

Currently, these foreign bodies have to e-mail their paperwork to Muis to check if their halal-certification standards align with Singapore\u2019s. This process would take a few months. <\/p>\n

The online portal, operational from Oct 1, will cut down the time taken for applications. It can be accessed at <\/p>\n

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https:\/\/fhcb.muis.gov.sg<\/p>\n

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To date, 101 foreign halal certification bodies are recognised by Muis. This list will be available on the portal for businesses in Singapore that want to import halal food from other countries.<\/p>\n

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said at the seminar: \u201cI am glad that Singapore\u2019s halal food certification standards have been a symbol of trust over decades, and hopefully in the wider region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey embody Singapore\u2019s unwavering commitment to meet strict quality standards to serve both our diverse local community and global food industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

Associate Professor Faishal also said the Muslim community here, which makes up about 15 per cent of the population, needs a steady supply of halal food imports as Singapore is a small nation with limited land and resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis reality makes halal certification critical to our food security,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The enhanced framework will give local consumers greater confidence in the integrity of Singapore\u2019s imported halal-certified products, he added.<\/p>\n

Consumers can also report any suspected fraudulent activity via e-mail at <\/p>\n

info@muis.gov.sg<\/p>\n

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