7 FAQs On Halal Certificate Renewals For Malaysian Restaurants

A typical Halal certificate for an F&B premise in Malaysia lasts between two to five years, after which the certificate must be renewed to continue using the logo.

To help first-time license holders, our guide summarises Procedure 22 of JAKIM’s 2020 Halal Certification Procedure which lays out the renewal process for F&B premises into an FAQ.

By the end, readers will have a clear understanding of: 

• how and when to submit a Halal certificate renewal application
• required supporting documents
• renewal fees based on type of F&B premise
• consequences of incomplete applications, and
• compliance checks during the field audit (yes, there will be one!)

Let’s begin.

1. How do I apply for Halal certificate renewal?

Renewal applications are submitted online via the MYeHALAL portal.

Applications must be submitted six to three months before the current certificate expires.

2. What if my certificate has expired?

If your certificate has expired, you’ll have to apply as a new application 😀

3. What if I have new products or menus?

No, during the actual renewal, no additions of new products, menus, or premises are allowed.

Updates to existing product names, brands, or menu information must be done via a separate application for additions under Procedure 23.

4. What supporting documents are required?

All of the supporting documents required during your initial application, namely valid:

• business registration certificate
• PBT license
• MOH F&B permit
• food handler training certificate for each food handler
• anti-typhoid vaccination for each food handler 

You will also need a summary of all raw materials and ingredients, indicating:

• existing and new ingredients
• any change or addition of producers

As with a new application, supporting documents must be submitted within five working days of submitting the online form.

5. What are the renewal fees?

Premise Type	Fee (RM)/Year
Restaurant/Café, Canteen, Bakery, Chain Premise, Mobile Premise, Cafeteria in Food Court, Kiosk	100
Hotel (4 stars and above)	500 per kitchen / restaurant
Hotel (3 stars and below)	200 per kitchen / restaurant

Payment must be made within 14 working days of receiving the fee charge letter and late payment requires a new application.

6. Will there be an audit?

Yes, a field audit will be conducted after fee payment. Ultimately, your premise must be found to implement a Halal Management System as set by the JAKIM manual, which includes: 

• management
• operations
• documentation
• raw materials
• processing
• premises
• sanitation, and 
• employees and employee welfare

If minor non-conformances are found, you will be given time to make changes. If MAJOR or SERIOUS non-conformances are found…fix them before applying for a renewal!

7. How long is the renewed certificate valid for?

As it’s your first time renewing, you will most likely get another two years. Eventually you may get a five year certificate if you go over five years with no violations.

Either way, it’s long enough for you to forget how to do it and come looking for our guide again 😀

That’s all from us, and we wish you a smooth renewal!

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