Malaysia halal rules: New QR code launched to recognise foreign certification bodies in wake of meat scandal

By Pearly Neo

05-Apr-2021 - Last updated on 05-Apr-2021 at 22:23 GMT

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is improving the recognition of foreign halal certification bodies by adding on-pack QR codes and new training, moves that come in the wake of a high-profile meat scandal.

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