Malaysia is expected to launch detailed halal certification for medical devices in January, an innovative regulatory move that could make the country a world leader in the segment.
The new Malaysian system will be available for certification of a wide range of medical devices helping diagnose, treat and improve patients’ lives, such as pacemakers, patient monitors, dialysis systems or gloves.
The Malaysian state published a halal medical device standard in September 2019, known as MS2636, but the halal division of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) agency has been enhancing their online system and staff since the new scheme for halal medical devices must comply with other requirements, Johari Ab Latiff, senior assistant director at JAKIM’s Malaysia Halal Council Secretariat, told Salaam Gateway.
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Andreia Nogueira