About The Singapore Halal Eating Guide Application
The Singapore Halal Eating Guide application is an initiative by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore. Muis is the sole custodian of Halal certification in Singapore. This application provides a quick mobile reference for consumers who are in search for Halal-certified eateries in Singapore. A listing of Halal-certified catering companies together with a guideline on how to verify the authenticity of Muis Halal certificate and Halal status of food ingredients are also included.
Key features:
This free application allows you to search for Halal-certified establishments by:
-Establishment name
-Establishment type (e.g. Restaurant, cafe, hawker)
-Cuisine type
-Location
-Proximity (i.e. eateries within a specified radius)

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis)

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, is the highest Islamic authority in-charge of Muslim affairs in Singapore. Muis was established as a statutory board in 1968, when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore. Among other things, Muis provides Halal certification services.

Muis is vested with powers to act as the sole authority to administer and regulate Halal certification in Singapore. This is clearly stipulated in AMLA:

1. Section 88A (1):
The Majlis may issue Halal certificates in relation to any product, service or activity and regulate the holders of such certificates to ensure that the requirements of the Muslim law are complied with in the production, processing, marketing or display of the product, the provision of that service or the carrying out of that activity.

2. Section 88A (5):
Any person who, without the approval of the Majlis
a) issues a Halal certificate in relation to any product, service or activity; or
b) uses any specified Halal certification mark or any colourable imitation thereof,
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or both

The Muis' Halal certification services formally started in 1978. The move to set up its Halal certification programme was driven by the increasing demand for Halal-certified products and eating establishments, as well as the need to regulate the Singapore Halal industry.