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    • Situation 1: Halal Certification in a Restaurant

      A restaurant in Kuala Lumpur wants to apply for Halal certification from JAKIM. The restaurant ensures all its ingredients are sourced from Halal-certified suppliers, and no pork or alcohol is used in food preparation. However, the kitchen equipment, such as chopping boards and knives, was previously used for non-Halal items. The restaurant also has non-Muslim chefs handling the food.
      Questions

      1. What steps must the restaurant take to ensure its kitchen equipment complies with Halal certification standards?
      2. Can the restaurant obtain Halal certification if its chefs are non-Muslims?


    • Situation 2: Halal Compliance in a Hotel Buffet

      A hotel offers an international buffet that includes Halal and non-Halal dishes. The Halal dishes are prepared in a separate kitchen with Halal-certified ingredients, but all dishes, including those containing alcohol and pork, are served in the same buffet area. Utensils for serving the dishes are also shared.

      Questions

      1. Why does sharing serving utensils between Halal and non-Halal dishes violate Halal compliance?
      2. What measures should the hotel implement to ensure its buffet meets Halal standards?