Are you confident with Jakim's certification and halal status logo?

The developments on the issue of pig DNA found in two of the chocolates produced by Cadbury Confectionery Malaysia Sdn Bhd is creating a stir among consumers.

The Ministry of Health on May 24 had confirmed the existence of pig DNA ( porcine) in two of Cadbury Dairy Milk product.

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) on May 26 said that the official announcement on the Cadbury chocolate halal status will be announced as soon as analysis report is received from the Chemistry Department within seven days.

Meanwhile, the National Fatwa Council on May 29 confirmed that the original decision on the Cadbury product which was confirmed as 'halal' before it was claimed to contain the pig DNA has been maintained and the product can be consumed by Muslims.

The chairman of the Committee of the National Fatwa Council, Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Abdul Shukor Husin said that it was included in the 'Umum al-Balwa' category, a rampant problem which was difficult to avoid.

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