PROMOTING food items – including buffets, iftar, and Ramadan sets – as halal for Muslim consumption without the Malaysian Halal Certification is a violation of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, said Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Hakimah Mohd Yusoff.

She said those intending to provide catering services for Ramadan are advised to obtain the certificate.

“Caterers planning to offer buffet services without the certificate are urged to promptly apply for it. They can do so through either Jakim or the respective state Islamic religious councils,” she said in a statement today.

Jakim is ready to assist entrepreneurs in acquiring the certification, she said.

For further inquiries, contact Jakim halal management division at 03-8892 5000 or email [email protected]. – Bernama, January 5, 2024.