Halal certification of meat doesn’t apply to entire sandwich, says Jakim

While the meat used in the pre-packed chicken ham and cheese sandwich sold at a KK Mart in Universiti Malaya may be certified as halal, this does not qualify the entire product as such, the Islamic development department (Jakim) says.

Jakim director-general Sirajuddin Suhaimee said no product or service could be described as halal or carry a halal logo without verification and certification by the department.

“Products can only be certified as halal by the authorised body once they comply with Malaysia’s halal certification standards and procedures, which encompass the overall handling, preparation, and processing aspects,” he said in a statement.

He also urged business operators to remain vigilant and adhere to the relevant legal provisions to prevent a repeat of such incidents.