Singapore will launch a new halal certificate featuring a QR code from 1 October 2025.
This initiative is led by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and targets all halal-certified food establishments, including restaurants, caterers, central kitchens, and manufacturing outlets.
What Changes on 1 October 2025
All new halal certificates issued by MUIS will include an integrated QR code.
Scanning this code leads directly to a webpage displaying the establishment’s halal certification details, the current validity status, and information about the specific certification type.
No more emailing MUIS to confirm a shop’s halal status, as verification is now available instantly on site with a smartphone.
Physical halal certificates will still be valid until March 2026. After that, all certified businesses must display the upgraded certificate with the QR code.
How the QR Code Works
Anyone scanning the QR code with a mobile device will be able to view:
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The certified establishment’s name
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Certificate validity and expiry date
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The specific certification type and scheme under MUIS
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A reporting link for suspected misuse of certificates
The certificate is fully digital for establishments such as poultry abattoirs and central production kitchens as well, starting the same day.
Application and Regulation for Certifiers
Alongside this public-facing verification system, MUIS will start a new digital portal for recognising Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCB), which handle halal approvals for imported products.
The new online system will reduce turnaround time for applications and will take a few months.
As of 24 September 2025, 101 foreign halal bodies are recognised under MUIS’s framework.
Roll-Out Timeline and Audit Details
Establishments already certified by MUIS can continue displaying their existing certificates until 31 March 2026.
Between 1 October 2025 and this cut-off date, both old and new certificates are valid. Any business seeking to recertify after 1 October 2025 will only receive the QR code-enabled version.
Enhancing Food Safety and Trust
According to Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, the digital switch is intended to give Singaporeans more straightforward, up-to-date access to halal food options, at a time when the nation imports most of its food and the Muslim community comprises about 15 per cent of the population.
Halal certificate holders must now stay updated on their renewal cycles online, and consumers have a direct way to verify every certificate they see at a glance.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
If someone believes that a halal certificate is fake or being misused, the QR code landing page includes a reporting function.
Consumers can flag concerns directly from their mobile device, with the information recorded via MUIS’s digital system.
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