From acquisition of Halal certification
to design and construction of Halal-certified factories

The Muslim market is gaining significant attention from Japanese companies in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.

With population growth, increasing interest in Japanese culture, and the development of local supply chains providing ingredients for a growing Muslim market, Halal certification of products and services for target categories has become essential.

Indonesia will implement mandatory Halal certification for food and beverage products starting in October 2024. Malaysia is also strengthening its Halal industry through the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030, which was put into effect in March 2023.

CM Plus has been providing engineering and consultation services for manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia. In light of the impact of changes in Halal certification on our customers, we have partnered with Halal certification consultants in Indonesia and Malaysia to provide support from acquiring Halal certification to the design and construction of actual Halal-certified factories. Our subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and our Muslim employees provide one-stop support from consultation to design and construction of Halal-compliant factories with professionals in production facility engineering.

Do you have any of these concerns?

• You would like to quickly implement Halal compliance in response to the trend toward mandatory Halal certification.
• You want to ensure that your factories and products are Halal-compliant, but are unsure what type of manufacturing facilities and management systems you need (for existing factories/new factories and existing products/new products).
• You are looking for a Halal-compliant manufacturing contractor.
• You seek a partner who can manage everything from acquiring Halal certification to implementing specific measures for your manufacturing facilities.

In CM Plus

• We offer comprehensive support for Halal certification. Our team is affiliated with overseas Halal specialists and is dedicated to providing you with the latest information to optimize the certification process. We encourage you to consult with us regarding your food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
• We will guide you on the specific requirements and restrictions based on your situation, whether your entire factory is Halal-compliant or only certain products are.
• We help identify manufacturing contractors that adhere to Halal compliance standards. Additionally, we offer comprehensive evaluation and auditing services to ensure alignment with these requirements.
• We offer one-stop support from acquiring Halal certification to assisting with manufacturing facilities.

Our Strengths

Strength (1)　Partnering with Halal Certification Consultants in Indonesia and Malaysia

We have established partnerships with Halal certification consultants in Indonesia and Malaysia to assist with the acquisition of Halal certification, as well as education and training. Utilizing the latest local information, we will optimize the process and timeline for obtaining certification and provide comprehensive support.

IHATEC (Indonesia): Provides Halal education and training services.

Levner Consulting (Indonesia): Specializes in acquiring Halal certification and manufacturing approval.

HIS Toyyiba Sdn Bhd (Malaysia): Focuses on acquiring Halal certification and manufacturing approval, in addition to providing Halal education and training services.

Strength (2)　Presence of Subsidiaries in Southeast Asia and Muslim Employees in Japan and Indonesia

Our workforce includes Muslim employees in both our head office in Japan and our subsidiary in Indonesia. This enables smooth operations without language, cultural, or customary barriers.

Strength (3)　Expertise in Production Facility Engineering Professionals

As specialists in production facility engineering, we offer support from the initial consultation regarding Halal-compliant factory requirements to the actual design and construction of the facilities.

Halal Certification Process and Inspection Points

Halal Certification Process

The general flow of the procedure for obtaining Halal certification is as follows STEP0 Preparation for application

STEP０	Preparation for application
STEP１	Preparation of application documents
STEP２	Submission of application documents
STEP３	Document review
STEP４	On-site physical inspection of factory and products
STEP５	Deliberation by the certification body
STEP６	Acquisition of Halal certification and issuance of certificate

Inspection Points

The points of inspection are as follows

Halal Certification Schedule

Inspection criteria differ by country and certification organization, typically taking six months to one year from the initial consultation.

Halal Certification Cost

Certification costs vary based on the application scheme and certification body, ranging from several hundred thousand yen for restaurants to several million yen for factories. These costs depend on factors such as the type of product or service being certified, the size of the company, the number of products and factories, and the regulations set by each certification organization.
Additionally, after obtaining certification, there are annual operating fees and logo usage fees that must also be paid.

Renewal of Halal Certification

Certification expiry depends on the certification body, but it is usually between one and four years. Some certification bodies only require renewal if there are changes in the production ingredient or process.

CM Plus Halal Consulting & Engineering

CM Plus offers one-stop support for Halal certification, including providing information, obtaining certification, and assisting manufacturing facilities with compliance.

Flow of Certification and Consulting

There are over 300 halal certification organizations worldwide; however, because there is no unified global standard, each organization has its own criteria and guidelines.
JAKIM in Malaysia and BPJPH in Indonesia are known to maintain the strictest certification standards in the world. Products certified by these two organizations are recognized for their high halal safety and reliability within the Islamic community. We have established partnerships with halal consulting firms in both Indonesia and Malaysia.

• JAKIM: The Halal certification body in Malaysia, which stands for Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia).
• BPJPH:The Halal certification body in Indonesia, which stands for Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal (Halal Product Assurance Implementation Agency).

	The general flow of Halal certification		CM Plus/Consulting Services
STEP０	Preparation for application		– Engineering and consulting services in accordance with HACCP, GMP, and other relevant standards – GAP analysis and program – Provision of GMP and Halal training
STEP１	Preparation of application documents		– Assistance with documentation – Identification of raw materials
STEP２	Submission of application documents		– Support for registration in the Halal certification system
STEP３	Document review
STEP４	On-site physical inspection of factory and products		– On-site support during audits – Follow-up assistance based on audit results
STEP５	Deliberation by the certification body
STEP６	Acquisition of Halal certification and issuance of certificate

Support for Manufacturing Facility

To obtain Halal certification, it is essential to have the appropriate factory facilities and an effective management system. As highlighted in the key points of the audit, the manufacturing process, storage conditions, and management systems are critical. Halal certification bodies conduct on-site audits of both factories and products.
CM Plus offers tailored advice based on each customer’s unique situation, whether for existing or new factories, and for full or partial product compliance. We also support specific planning and design for necessary improvements.