The Roles of the Halal Competent Authorities in Managing Issues and Challenges in Halal Certification for Cosmetic Products in Malaysia

Yuhanza Othman, Muhammad Nizam Awang and Hendun Abd Rahman Shah
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Yuhanza Othman: Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA,Cawangan Melaka,75300 Melaka, Malaysia
Muhammad Nizam Awang: Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia,71800 Bandar Baru Nilai, Nilai, Malaysia
Hendun Abd Rahman Shah: Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia,71800 Bandar Baru Nilai, Nilai, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 4604-4616

Abstract: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Department of Islamic Religion (JAIN), as halal competent authorities, administer and manage all halal affairs, mainly issuing halal certifications and regulating halal requirements for cosmetic products in Malaysia. JAKIM/JAIN guarantees that cosmetic product ingredients are processed and manufactured within halal requirements. However, several regulatory challenges facing entrepreneurs, including limited halal-certified raw materials, inadequate documentation, and auditing limitations, have impeded the effectiveness of halal certification, directly impacting the industry’s growth and sustainability. This study aims to analyse the role of competent authorities and strategies in managing and addressing challenges in halal certification for cosmetic products. This study used a qualitative approach. We collected data through desktop research and interviews with JAKIM and JAIN from Selangor, Pulau Pinang, and Johor, experts in the halal cosmetic industry. Findings revealed that JAKIM/JAIN’s robust certification framework, encompassing document reviews, on-site inspections, and surveillance audits, ensures compliance and halal integrity across the supply chain. However, the study underscores the need for streamlined processes, improved local sourcing, and better coordination to enhance efficiency. This research strengthens Malaysia’s halal certification ecosystem by providing actionable strategies and ensuring sustainable growth in the halal cosmetics industry.

Date: 2025
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