Overview of the halal food control system in Malaysia

Ahmad, Anis Najiha and Ungku Zainal Abidin, Ungku Fatimah and Othman, Mohhidin and Abdul Rahman, Russly (2018) Overview of the halal food control system in Malaysia. Food Control, 90. pp. 352-363. ISSN 0956-7135

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Abstract

Awareness of the complexity in the global food chain, combined with several major halal food issues and scandals, are an impetus for major changes in the halal food control system in Malaysia. Malaysia holds a special position in the global halal market as the only country that assigns a government agency to regulate its halal matters and certification. This article describes and discusses the system for halal food control in Malaysia as framed by five important components for an effective national food control system: halal food legislation; halal food management control; inspection; laboratory; and education, communication, and training. Significant improvement has been made on the system; however, a few issues and challenges persist.

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Additional Information:	8891/71265
Uncontrolled Keywords:	halal, food control, Malaysia
Subjects:	T Technology > TX Home economics > TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Anis Najiha Ahmad
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2019 11:58
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2019 11:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/71265

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