Regulation 1
Citation
These Rules may be cited as the Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules.
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Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules
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- Type
- Subsidiary Legislation
- Status
- In force
- Enacted
- 1966
- Sections
- 8
Quick answer
About this subsidiary legislation
Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation AMLA-R8 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
Regulation 2
Definitions
Amended byS 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021S 571/2012 wef 19/11/2012S 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021S 222/2016 wef 01/08/2016S 578/2009 wef 01/12/2009S 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021
In these Rules —“catering establishment” means a catering establishment as described in the First Schedule to the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 and includes a facility where food is prepared, packed and delivered to retail food establishments;“Government school” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Education Act 1957;“poultry” includes a chicken, a duck, a goose, a quail or a turkey;“product processing facility” means any place or premises or any part thereof (not being a catering establishment) used for the manufacturing, processing, preparation, storage or packing of products for the purpose of distribution to wholesalers and retailers or for export;“retail food establishment” means a retail food establishment as described in the First Schedule to the Environmental Public Health Act 1987.
Definition
“catering establishment” means a catering establishment as described in the First Schedule to the Environmental Public Health Act 1987 and includes a facility where food is prepared, packed and delivered to retail food establishments;
Amended byS 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021
Definition
“Government school” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Education Act 1957;
Amended byS 571/2012 wef 19/11/2012S 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021
Definition
“poultry” includes a chicken, a duck, a goose, a quail or a turkey;
Amended byS 222/2016 wef 01/08/2016
Definition
“product processing facility” means any place or premises or any part thereof (not being a catering establishment) used for the manufacturing, processing, preparation, storage or packing of products for the purpose of distribution to wholesalers and retailers or for export;
Amended byS 578/2009 wef 01/12/2009
Definition
“retail food establishment” means a retail food establishment as described in the First Schedule to the Environmental Public Health Act 1987.
Amended byS 649/2025 wef 31/12/2021
Regulation 3
Fees for application for halal certificate, etc.
Amended byS 649/2025 wef 01/10/2025
Subregulation 1
An application for a halal certificate under section 88A(2) of the Act shall be —
(a)
made to the Majlis in such form as the Majlis may determine; and
(b)
accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Schedule.
Subregulation 2
Amended byS 649/2025 wef 01/10/2025
The appropriate fee set out in the second column of the Schedule is payable to the Majlis under section 88A of the Act, upon —
(a)
the issue of a halal certificate in relation to any product, service or activity;
(b)
the grant of approval to use a specified halal certification mark; or
(c)
the endorsement of any product, service or activity in respect of which a halal certificate has been issued.
Regulation 3A
Fees for services performed by or under supervision of Majlis
Amended byS 686/2022 wef 17/08/2022
For the purposes of section 88A(3A) of the Act, the appropriate fee specified in the Schedule is payable by an applicant for a halal certificate under section 88A(2) of the Act to the Majlis for the provision of either or both of the following services by or under the supervision of the Majlis:
(a)
a service to verify that food provided or to be provided to Muslims complies with halal requirements or other requirements in relation to halal certification;
(b)
a service for the cleansing of food utensils and crockery in accordance with Islamic rituals.
Regulation 3B
Fees for training courses and assessments
Amended byS 125/2023 wef 15/03/2023
Subregulation 1
For the purposes of section 88A(3) of the Act, the Majlis may require such employee of any applicant or holder of a halal certificate as the Majlis may specify to undergo either or both of the following, which may be conducted by or under the supervision of the Majlis:
(a)
any training course that the Majlis may specify;
(b)
any assessment for competency that the Majlis may specify.
Subregulation 2
Amended byS 125/2023 wef 15/03/2023
The appropriate fee for the training course or assessment specified in the Schedule is payable to the Majlis by the applicant or holder of the halal certificate.
Regulation 4
Refund of fees
No refund shall be made in respect of any fee paid under these Rules.
Regulation 5
Restriction on transfer of halal certificate
No holder of a halal certificate shall transfer or assign the benefit of his certificate to any other person.
Regulation 6
Compoundable offence
Amended byS 47/2009 wef 01/03/2009
An offence under section 88A(5) of the Act may be compounded by the Majlis in accordance with section 88E of the Act.
Common questions
- What is Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules?
- Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation AMLA-R8 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
- Is Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules still in force?
- Yes — Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules is currently in force.
- When did Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules take effect?
- Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules was first recorded in 1966.
- How many regulations does Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules have?
- Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules contains 8 regulations.
- Where can I read the official version of Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules?
- The official text of Administration of Muslim Law (Halal Certificates) Rules is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.