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Halal Engagement Session 2023 (HES2023)

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) organised a Halal Engagement Session (HES2023) on 21 November 2023 at Singapore Islamic Hub. The main objectives of HES2023 were to present to stakeholders the revised clauses of the Muis Halal Certification Conditions (HCC) as well as to share on recent developments. Below is the slide deck presented for reference. Please note that no part of these slides shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from Muis.

Session Dates
Halal Engagement Session - 21 November 2023

Halal Engagement Session 2021 (HES2021)

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) organised a Halal Engagement Session (HES2021) on 30 November 2021 virtually. The main objectives of HES2021 were to introduce stakeholders to the new Muis Halal Development management team, present the proposed changes to Muis Halal Certification Conditions (HCCs) and provide status updates of the Foreign Halal Certification Body (FHCB) framework review.  Below is the slide deck presented for reference. Please note that no part of these slides shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from Muis.

 

Session Dates
Halal Engagement Session - 30 November 2021

 

Halal Engagement Series 2019 (HES2019)

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) organised the Halal Engagement Series (HES2019) between 22 and 26 Jul 2019 at Singapore Islamic Hub.The main objectives of HES 2019 were to provide Muis' stakeholders a better understanding of Muis Halal Certification process and to highlight key areas for a smoother Halal Certification journey. Below are the slides presented during HES 2019 for reference. Please note no part of these slides shall be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from Muis.

Session Dates
Sessions for all certification schemes (22 Jul to 25 Jul)
Session for Flavour Houses (26 Jul)

Forms

Title of Form
Appeal Form for the Waiver of Muis Halal Certification Conditions (HCC)
Special Request Form
Appeal Form for Application Fee Waiver & / or Refund of Application Fees
Muis Halal Questionnaire (Refer to the user guide attached for download in GoBusiness Licensing Portal)
Food Verification Ritual Cleansing (FVRC) Service Request Form

CIRCULARS

Title of Circulars Circulars and Attachments
Modes of Payment for Halal Certification Services (15 Jan 2020)  Circular 
Request for Action (RFA) (4 Feb 2020)  Circular
Annex A-Request for Action (RFA) Guide
Annex B-RFA Upload Format
Annex B-HalMQ P2 Format Guidelines
Annex C-RFA FAQ
 Collection of Poulty Labels during DORSCON Orange Situation (31 Mar 2020) Circular
 "Circuit Breaker" Measures (8 Apr 2020) Circular
 Invalid Cert of Smoked Duck (29 Jul 2020)

Circular
Appendix A

 Halal Certificate Extension (COVID-19 Relief Package) (11 Aug 2020)

Circular
Appendix A-Guide for downloading Letter of Certificate Extension
Appendix B-Halal Certificate Extension FAQ

Enhancements on GoBusiness Portal for Halal Certification (8 Oct 2020)

Circular
Annex A - User Guide for Forms Download
Annex B - User Guide for Halal Questionnaire Template Download
Annex C - User Guide for FHCB directory
Annex D - User Guide for Uploading of Ingredient Menu Product Lists (Amend Application)
Annex E - User Guide for Uploading of Ingredient Menu Product Lists (New Application)

Change in Muis Hotline Number (10 Sep 2021) Circular
Annex A - List of Officers' Extensions
Enhancements to the Halal Certification Application System (9 Mar 2022) Circular
Launch of New Muis Halal Certification Conditions (6 Jun 2022)
Eating Establishment Scheme Circular
Annex A - FAQ
Food Preparation Area Scheme Circular
Annex A - FAQ
Product / Whole Plant Scheme Circular
Annex A - FAQ
Storage Facility and Poultry Schemes Circular
Annex A - FAQ
 

 

Resumption of Food Verification Ritual Cleansing (FVRC) Services (19 Aug 2022)

Circular
FVRC Halal Certification Conditions (HCC) 
FVRC Service Request Form 

Reminder on New Muis Halal Certification Conditions (23 Aug 2022) Circular

Muis to Absorb 1% Increase for Halal Certification Related Services in 2023 (4 Jan 2023)

Circular
Introduction of Halal Competency Assessment (HCA) and Refresher Requirement (23 Mar 2023) Circular
Award of Two-year Certification For Companies That Meet Muis' Compliance Criteria (20 Apr 2023)

Circular
Annex A - FAQ

Revised Muis Halal Certification Conditions (HCC) for Eating Establishment Scheme (10 Nov 2023)
Circular
Revised Muis Halal Certification Conditions (HCC) for All Schemes (10 Nov 2023)
Circular
Extension of Stage 1 Transition Period for Halal Competency Assessment (22 Dec 2023) Circular
Update on GST Rate Change for Halal Certification Services (22 Jan 2024) Circular
Updates on Submission of Special Request Form (4 Apr 2024) Circular

List of SAC-SINGLAS Accredited Laboratories

As per clause 3.7 of Muis Halal Certification Conditions (Product / Whole Plant Scheme), A laboratory analysis report according to Muis’ requirements may be required by Muis to confirm that the products, raw materials, additives and/or processing aids are Halal, please refer to the link below and follow the following guidelines to see the list of accredited laboratories you can choose from:

1) Go to this link https://www.sac-accreditations.gov.sg/Pages/Homepage.aspx

2) Under the “Browse Accredited Organisation”, choose “Laboratories (SAC-SINGLAS)”

3) In the next field, select “Chemical & Biological”

4) In the next field, select the correct / relevant scope according to the testing requested by Muis Auditor / Inspector