HOW TO APPLY?
Detailed Certification Flow:
1.Email us at mhcinfo@mhalalc.jp
2.An online meeting will be conducted between MPJA coordinator and client.
3.Contract Agreement
4.Payment Fee
5.Attend Halal Seminar (The company shall ensure all appointed Muslim Friendly Administrators have attended MPJA Muslim Friendly Seminar.)
6.Documentation Audit:
| Applicants must prepare the following documents for submission and review: | |
| 1. | Company Profile |
| 2. | Premise Layout |
| 3. | Dedicated Halal Menu |
| 4. | Application Matrix Form (Ingredient List, Menu List, And Chemical List) |
| 5. | Halal Certificate for Ingredients |
| 6. | Photo of Halal-dedicated Storage, cooking, and preparation area with Halal labelling |
| 7. | Photo of Halal-dedicated equipment, cooking utensils, tableware, and cutlery with Halal labelling |
| 8. | Photo of Halal Menu |
| 9. | Other supporting documents for chemicals, filters, and sanitizers |
| 10. | On-Site Audit |
7. Onsite Audit:
| Applicants must prepare the following documents for review during the on-site audit: | |
| 1. | Premise Business License |
| 2. | Purchasing Records |
| 3. | Receiving Records |
| 4. | Inspection Records |
| 5. | List of all workers (Halal Handlers) |
| 6. | Internal Halal Training/Briefing Records |
| 7. | Muslim Friendly Supervisor Records |
| 8. | Cleaning and Sanitation Records |
| 9. | Pest Control Records |
8. Certification will be issued by MPJA
| Info: the certification process is only within 3 months and the payment fee depends on how much ingredients that needs to be checked. |
Who are the people encouraged to take the Halal Muslim Friendly Certificate by MPJA?
- Restaurants Operators
- Hotel Operators
- Suppliers who supply raw materials.
Halal Muslim Friendly Conditions:
- Attend halal seminars and training sessions to enhance their understanding and adherence to halal practices.
- Restaurants will have to provide a halal menu
- Establish a halal controlling system to ensure the halal-ness at all processes from ingredients, preparation, cooking, cutlery, serving, and washing.
Terms and Conditions for MPJA Muslim Friendly (Food Premise) Certification Application
- Must be registered with the Companies Commission of Japan and have a valid business license or government acknowledgment.
- Premises must be fully operational before applying for the MPJA Muslim Friendly certification.
- Applicant must provide a halal menu separated from non-halal items, following MPJA Muslim Friendly standards.
- Halal menu ingredients must be from halal-certified sources or suppliers.
- Imported meat or meat-based products must come from suppliers with MPJA-recognized halal certificates.
Acquisition Process for MPJA Muslim-Friendly Certification
There are two ways to obtain the MPJA Muslim-Friendly Certification, both of which require an on-site inspection and attendance at a mandatory seminar.
- In-House Development of a Halal Menu
If your company prepares its Halal menu in-house, all ingredients, including seasonings, will undergo a detailed inspection.
- Inspection Method: Paper-based review of ingredient lists.
- Timeline: The process typically takes 2 to 3 months from the time of application to final certification, depending on the number and complexity of ingredients used.
- Use of Pre-Cooked Halal Menu Items
For companies using pre-cooked Halal menu items (such as Halal-certified retort foods like curry or hamburger steak), we first verify the certification of the main items.
- Additional Items: Ingredients in side dishes (e.g., salad, rice, soup) will also be inspected.
- Timeline: Certification is generally completed within 1 to 1.5 months from the date of application.
