Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah
Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah is a halal certification body in Brunei that holds recognition from JAKIM, Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development and the most influential authority in the global halal industry.
Source: JAKIM's official recognition list, gazetted under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
| Country | Brunei |
|---|---|
| Address | Tkt 2 Jalan Elizabeth II Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama (Lama) Bandar Seri Begawan BS 3510 Negara Brunei Darussalam |
| Contact person | Tn. Ustaz Ahmad Haziq bin Haji Abd Hamid (Ketua Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal) |
| Telephone | (673) 224 2565 |
| Fax | (673) 222 3106 |
| bkmh@mora.gov.bn | |
| Recognition | JAKIM (gazetted, as at 30 January 2026) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Certifies | food products, beverages, imported meat, food premises, consumer goods, warehousing, retail and transport services |
| Standards | PBD 24:2007 (Brunei Darussalam Standard for Halal Food) |
| Website | kheu.gov.bn |
About Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah
The halal gatekeeper of Brunei Darussalam is a government office, not a private certifier. The Halal Import Permit Issuing Board (Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal) sits within the Halal Food Control Division (Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal) of the Syariah Affairs Department, part of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The department dates to 1986, when the earlier religious affairs office was upgraded, and the division’s stated mission is to ensure that food and consumer goods on the Brunei market are halal and clean, pursued through halal management, halal development and halal enforcement.
Brunei runs its regime on written law. The Halal Meat Act (Chapter 183) and the Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order 2005, amended in 2017, require businesses producing, supplying or serving food and drink to hold either a halal certificate for premises and services or a halal permit for products. Both are issued under the authority of the Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei (MUIB), whose halal logo marks approved goods. The national standard PBD 24:2007 sets the general guidelines for producing, preparing, handling, distributing and storing halal food.
Imported meat is controlled at the source. Slaughterhouses abroad must first be recognised by MUIB, and inspection committees are sent overseas to verify that facilities meet syariah requirements before import permits are granted. As a state authority, the division deals with JAKIM as an official counterpart, with both governments cooperating on halal matters in the MABIMS framework alongside Indonesia and Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah recognised by JAKIM?
Yes. Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah appears on JAKIM's official recognition list of international halal certification bodies, gazetted under Malaysia's Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011, as at 30 January 2026.
What does JAKIM recognition mean for Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah?
JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) is widely regarded as the industry's most influential halal authority. Its recognition means halal certificates issued by Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah are accepted for products entering Malaysia, and it serves as a strong third-party credibility signal in the global halal trade.
Where is Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah based?
Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah is based in Brunei at Tkt 2 Jalan Elizabeth II Kementerian Hal Ehwal Ugama (Lama) Bandar Seri Begawan BS 3510 Negara Brunei Darussalam.
What is the difference between a Brunei halal certificate and a halal permit?
The halal certificate covers businesses that prepare or handle food, such as restaurants, cafes and food courts, along with services like warehousing, retailing and transportation. The halal permit applies to products manufactured locally or abroad that carry the halal label of the Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei (MUIB).
Which laws govern halal certification in Brunei?
Brunei operates under the Halal Meat Act (Chapter 183) and the Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order 2005. A 2017 amendment to the Order made halal certification compulsory for all businesses producing, supplying or serving food and beverages in the country.
How does Brunei control imported halal meat?
Slaughterhouses abroad must be recognised by the Majlis Ugama Islam Brunei before their meat can enter the country. An inspection committee travels to the exporting facility to confirm it meets syariah requirements and Brunei's standards, after which the board can issue a halal import permit.
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- Australian Halal Authority & Advisers (AHAA) Pty. Ltd. · Australia
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Sectors Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah certifies
Lembaga Mengeluarkan Permit Import Halal Bahagian Kawalan Makanan Halal Jabatan Hal Ehwal Syar'iah's recognised scope covers these sectors. Compare every JAKIM-recognised body certifying the same category: