GuideJAKIM halal certification
How long is a JAKIM halal certificate valid, and when do you renew it?
By MNS Modulaz Sdn. Bhd.Updated
The short answer
A Malaysian halal certificate (SPHM) is valid for one to three years, depending on the certification scheme: one year for slaughterhouses, two years for food products and food premises, and three years for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, logistics, contract manufacturing (OEM) and medical devices. JAKIM's procedure manual says to apply for renewal between six and three months before it expires.
From JAKIM's own documents; each rule below carries its clause.
A Malaysian halal certificate does not last for ever: its validity depends on the certification scheme, and renewal has a fixed window. This guide sets out both from JAKIM's procedure manual, the Manual Prosedur Pensijilan Halal Malaysia (Domestik) 2020 (MPPHM 2020), clause by clause. JAKIM reissued the manual with amendments as MPPHM 2020 (PINDAAN), in force 1 April 2026 under Pekeliling Pensijilan Halal Malaysia Bil. 1 Tahun 2026; the renewal and validity clauses quoted here, Procedures 22(1) to 22(5) and 35(1) to 35(4), read the same in the amended text. Confirm the terms of your own certificate with JAKIM.
Key takeaways
- A Malaysian halal certificate (SPHM) is valid for one, two or three years, depending on the scheme.
- Food and beverage products and food premises: two years. Slaughterhouses: one year.
- Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, logistics, OEM and medical devices: three years.
- Apply to renew between six and three months before expiry, online through MYeHALAL.
- A renewal sent after the certificate has expired is treated as a new application.
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How long is a Malaysian halal certificate valid?
A Malaysian halal certificate (SPHM, Sijil Pengesahan Halal Malaysia) is valid for one to three years, depending on the scheme it is issued under. MPPHM 2020, Procedure 35(1), says the competent authority decides the validity based on the Malaysian halal certification scheme, and Procedure 35(2) sets the periods.
| Certification scheme | Validity | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughterhouse | 1 year | 35(2)(a) |
| Food and beverage products; food premises | 2 years | 35(2)(b) |
| Cosmetics; pharmaceuticals; consumer goods; logistics; contract manufacturing (OEM); medical devices | 3 years | 35(2)(c) |
| Companies registered abroad that run a business or production in Malaysia | 2 years | 35(2)(d) |
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 35(2): "Satu (1) tahun bagi permohonan di bawah skim rumah sembelihan; Dua (2) tahun bagi permohonan di bawah skim produk makanan dan minuman dan skim premis makanan; Tiga (3) tahun bagi permohonan di bawah skim produk kosmetik, skim produk farmaseutikal, skim produk barang gunaan, skim perkhidmatan logistik, skim pengilangan kontrak/ OEM dan skim produk peranti perubatan"
When should you apply to renew?
You should apply to renew a Malaysian halal certificate between six and three months before it expires. Procedure 22(2) says a renewal application is submitted as early as six months and no later than three months before the certificate's expiry, and Procedure 22(1) says the application is made online through the MYeHALAL system at www.halal.gov.my.
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 22(2): "Permohonan pembaharuan SPHM hendaklah dikemukakan seawal enam (6) bulan dan selewat-lewatnya tiga (3) bulan sebelum tamat tempoh SPHM"
| Before expiry | What the manual says |
|---|---|
| 6 months | The earliest a renewal may be submitted |
| 3 months | The latest a renewal may be submitted |
| After expiry | The application is treated as a new one (22(3)) |
What happens if the certificate expires before you renew?
If the certificate has already expired, the renewal is no longer a renewal: Procedure 22(3) says an application to renew an expired certificate is categorised as a new application.
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 22(3): "Permohonan pembaharuan SPHM yang telah tamat tempoh hendaklah dikategorikan sebagai permohonan baharu"
What does a renewal application involve?
A renewal application follows the same form requirements as a new one (Procedure 21(5)), with a few rules of its own in Procedure 22:
- Submit the renewal form online through MYeHALAL (22(1)).
- Include a summary of raw materials or ingredients, so changes since the last application can be identified (22(5), Appendix F).
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 22(1) and 22(5)
The documents a manufacturer abroad prepares are in the documents an overseas manufacturer needs, and how the audit runs is in how JAKIM audits a factory outside Malaysia.
Can you add new products when you renew?
No: a renewal cannot add new products. Procedure 22(4)(a) says no new products, food premises or new menus may be added in a renewal application, and 22(4)(b) says any update to a product name, brand or menu needs a formal notice to the competent authority.
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 22(4)(a) and (b)
Can a certificate be valid for five years?
Yes, a certificate can be valid for five years if the company meets the conditions in Procedure 35(3) and the competent authority grants it. The authority may set a five-year validity for a company that:
- has held a Malaysian halal certificate for at least five years;
- is committed to complying with the Malaysian halal certification procedures and rules;
- has had no non-compliance found, hygiene included, during audits and monitoring;
- has never faced action related to halal control; and
- runs its halal management system (MHMS) effectively.
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 35(3)(a)-(e) and 35(4)
Under Procedure 35(4), the company has the right to decline the five-year offer.
Is a foreign halal body's three-year recognition the same thing?
No. JAKIM's list of recognised foreign halal certification bodies, effective 21 August 2026, says "the validity of the appointment is for three years": that is how long a foreign body's recognition by JAKIM lasts, not how long a product's certificate is valid. Each recognised body submits an annual report to JAKIM, and JAKIM carries out a review audit when the appointment period ends.
JAKIM, Recognized Foreign Halal Certification Bodies & Authorities, effective 21 August 2026, Appendix: "VALIDITY OF THE RECOGNITION" a-d
Where does MNS Modulaz fit?
JAKIM deals with the applicant directly, for a renewal as for a new application. MNS Modulaz Sdn. Bhd., entry 18 on JAKIM's Strategic Partner list, prepares companies for JAKIM's process: gap analysis against JAKIM's requirements, documents, SOPs, internal halal control and training. Every route for a company outside Malaysia is on JAKIM halal certification for overseas companies.
JAKIM Rakan Strategik (RS MIHA) list, 18 June 2026, entry 18
Frequently asked questions
How long is a JAKIM halal certificate valid?
It depends on the scheme. Under MPPHM 2020, Procedure 35(2), a Malaysian halal certificate (SPHM) is issued for one year under the slaughterhouse scheme, two years for food and beverage products and food premises, and three years for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, logistics, OEM and medical devices.
When should I apply to renew a JAKIM halal certificate?
MPPHM 2020, Procedure 22(2), says a renewal application is submitted as early as six months and no later than three months before the certificate expires. The application is made online through the MYeHALAL system at www.halal.gov.my (Procedure 22(1)).
What happens if my halal certificate has already expired?
Under Procedure 22(3), a renewal application for a certificate that has already expired is treated as a new application.
Can I add new products when I renew?
No. Procedure 22(4)(a) says no new products, food premises or menus may be added in a renewal application. Changes to a product name, brand or menu are notified formally to the authority (22(4)(b)).
Can a halal certificate be valid for five years?
Yes, at the authority's discretion. Procedure 35(3) allows five years for a company that has held a certificate for at least five years, complies with the procedures, has had no non-compliance found in audits and monitoring, has had no halal enforcement action and runs its halal management system effectively. The company may decline the offer (35(4)).
Is the three-year validity on JAKIM's foreign body list the same thing?
No. JAKIM's list of recognised foreign halal certification bodies says the validity of a body's appointment is three years. That is the foreign body's recognition by JAKIM, not the validity of a product's halal certificate.
Sources
- JAKIM, Manual Prosedur Pensijilan Halal Malaysia (Domestik) 2020: Procedures 22 (renewal) and 35 (validity).
- JAKIM, Pekeliling Pensijilan Halal Malaysia Bil. 1 Tahun 2026, in force 1 April 2026: the amended manual, MPPHM 2020 (PINDAAN).
- JAKIM, The Recognized Foreign Halal Certification Bodies & Authorities, effective 21 August 2026: Appendix, validity of the recognition.
- JAKIM, Rakan Strategik MIHA list, 18 June 2026.