Prakas No. 134 P.N.A.KBB.PRK on the Application for the Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard

1 Kingdom of Cambodia Nation Religion King 3 Ministry of Commerce No. 134 P.N.A.KBB.PRK Prakas On The Application for the Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard Minister of Commerce Having seen the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Having seen the Royal Decree No. NS/RKT/0918/925 dated 06 September 2018 on the Appointment of the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Having seen the Royal Decree No. NS/RKT/0320/421 dated 30 March 2020 on the Appointment and Adjustment to the Composition of the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia; Having seen the Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/0618/012 dated 28 June 2018 on the promulgating the Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Council of Ministers; Having seen the Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/0196/16 dated 24 January 1996 on the promulgating the Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Commerce; Having seen the Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/0600/001 dated 21 June 2000 on the promulgating the Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Services; Having seen the Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/1119/016 dated 02 November 2019 on the promulgating the Law on Consumer Protection; Having Seen the Sub-Decree No.05 ANKR.BK dated 03 February 1998 on the Establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee Coordinating the Inspection of Quality and Safety of Products and Services; Having seen the Sub-Decree No.28 ANKR.BK dated 09 March 2001 on the Revision and Supplementation of Sub-Decree No.5 ANKR.BK dated 03 February 1998 on the Establishment of Unofficial Translation 2 an Inter-Ministerial Committee Coordinating the Inspection of Quality and Safety of Products and Services; Having Seen the Sub-Decree No. 38 ANKR.BK dated 16 March 2020 on the Organization and Functioning of the Ministry of Commerce; Having Seen the Sub-Decree No. 160 ANKR.BK dated 29 July 2016 on the Organization and Functioning of the Cambodia Steering Committee; Having Seen the Sub-Decree No. 14 ANKR.BK dated 02 February 2021 on the Amendment of Articles 2, Article 3, Article 6, Article 7, Article 10, Article 11, Article 13, Article 16, Article 19, Article 24, and Article 26 of the Sub-Decree 160 ANKR.BK dated 29 July 2016 on the Organization and Functioning of the Cambodia Steering Committee; Having Seen the Decision No. 39 SSR dated 26 March 2021 on the Establishment of the Cambodia Halal Steering Committee; Having Seen the Prakas No. 132 P.N.A.KBB.PRK dated 09 July 2021 on the Establishment of the Secretariat of the Cambodia Halal Steering Committee; Having Seen the Prakas No. 133 P.N.A.KBB.PRK dated on 09 July 2021 on the Establishment of the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group; Referring to the necessity of the Ministry of Commerce; Hereby Decides Article 1− This Prakas is implemented to complete the Application for the usage of the Cambodian Halal Logo and/or Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard in order to promote technical standards, hygiene, safety and trust of Muslims and consumers towards Cambodian Halal Products supplying in Cambodia’s market and promoting exports to international market. Article 2− Natural person or legal person that intends to provide services, production and packaging of products marked or labeled “ហាទ្បាល” or “HALAL” or “حالل ” shall apply for the Application for the usage of the Cambodian Halal Logo and/or Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard at the Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General “CCF” of the Ministry of Commerce as the Secretariat of the Cambodia Halal Steering Committee (CHSC) by completing the application form and enclosing with the following documents: 3 Application for the usage of the Cambodian Halal Logo Copy of Certificate of Incorporation Copy of business license by sector Copy of previous years Patent Tax / Value Added Tax (VAT) for self-declared taxable business A copy of the identity of the applicant (Identity Card or Passport or Equivalent) Three 4x6 photos (business owner or applicant), white background Chart book or other relevant information on raw materials (ingredients) Other relevant documents confirming the standards of hygiene, safety, quality of the requested products, if necessary. Article 3− After receiving the application, the Secretariat of the CHSC shall send all applications and relevant documents to the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group within 3 (three) working days. The Secretariat of CHSC shall coordinate (date and time) of the inspection works and assess the requirements of compliance with halal technical standards, technical regulations and all legal documents in force for the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group (CHTWG) within 90 (ninety) days after receiving the application and relevant documents from the Secretariat of the CHSC. The Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group (CHTWG) shall report on the inspection and assessment of the requirements and attach the relevant documents (inspection records and checklists) to the Secretariat of the CHSC. In case the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group (CHTWG) assesses that it meets all requirements in compliance with the halal technical standards and should be allowed to provide Halal logo and /or the Certificate of Cambodia halal Product Technical Standard to the applicant, The Cambodia Halal Steering Committee will grant the right to use the logo and /or the certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard within 5 (five) working days. In case the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group (CHTWG) assesses that the applicant does not meet requirements and not comply with the Halal Technical Standards, the Secretariat of the CHSC shall communicate and facilitate the provision of this information to the applicant to adjust on the shortcomings. Article 4− The validity of the Cambodian Halal Logo and/or Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard lasts for 12 (twelve) months. Applicants shall apply for the renewal of the Cambodian Halal 4 Logo and/or Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard within 30 (thirty) days prior to the expiration date. Article 5− The written notification shall be provided to the Secretariat of the CHSC 30 (thirty) days prior to the suspension or cessation of activities or relocation of halal business. Article 6− Prakas No. 109 P.N KNP.BRK dated 05 April 2017 on the Application for the Certificate of Cambodia Halal Product Technical Standard and any provisions contrary to this Prakas shall be abrogated. Article 7− Director of the Cabinet, Director General of Directorate-General, Inspector General of General Department of Inspection, the Secretariat and the Cambodia Halal Technical Working Group of the Cambodia Halal Steering Committee, Director of the Department of Halal Affairs, Head of all relevant units and Director of the Capital-Provincial Department of Commerce shall be responsible for the implementation of this Prakas in accordance with their respective duties from the date of signature. Phnom Penh, 9th July 2021 Minister of Commerce And Chairman of the Cambodia Halal Steering Committee Seal and Signature PAN Sorasak Recipients: Council of Ministers Relevant Ministries and Institutions Cabinet of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Prime Minister Cabinet of Samdech, His Excellency and Her Excellency Deputy Prime Ministers Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Cambodia Municipal and Provincial Administrations As stated in Article 7 Documentation and Archive