Jakim Pledges To Assist Brunei Companies In Global Halal Certification
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) has pledged to assist any local institutions in Brunei Darussalam who need their help to obtain conformation to the international halal certification.

The assurance was made by the Director of JAKIM Che Hassan Pahmi Hj Che Mat to the entrepreneurs from the Sultanate who made a courtesy call to the office of JAKIM in Putrajaya on July 29.

The trade delegation of Sapco (B) Sdn Bhd from Brunei Darussalam was led by its chairman Pg Shahminan Pg Hj Ismail and Managing Director Hj Abd Kahar Hj Wahab.

Pg Shahminan said JAKIM, the issuer of Malaysian Standard 1500: 2004 Makanan Halal (MS1500), is currently working towards the international adoption of the MS 1500 as the halal standard of the world.

"It would enable food producers of member countries of Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) to manufacture halal products that conform to world standards and entry into world markets.

It would also facilitate and promote OIC trade. "With further consultations and deliberations, MS 1500 could well become the common halal standard for OIC member nations," he added.

The delegation as told by JAKIM said the halal standard MS 1500-2004, which was presented to OIC member countries a month ago, is the first world class halal standard to be established anywhere in the world.

"We are happy to collaborate and share our knowledge and experience in the halal field, particularly in the field of standards," Che Hassan told the Brunei visitors.

Che Hassan added that JAKIM has recognised 44 Islamic bodies in 22 countries throughout the world whose functions are verifying and issuing halal certification to abattoirs in their respective nations. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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