CTU695: Halal standard, food law and sanitation / Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies

This course is a combination of food science for the attainment of hygienic conditions and the halal standard according to Islam. It covers the principles related to halal standard, contamination, cleaning compounds, sanitizers, cleaning equipment and specific directions for applying these principles to attain hygienic conditions in food processing and preparation facilities. This module also discusses the most common pests found in the food industry and the current methods for prevention. The government bodies that deal with halal standard and also legislation pertaining food hygiene in Malaysia and international level are also discussed.