Grant for Development and Promotion of Halal Product
Introduction: The Scheme is introduced to encourage SMEs in the development and promotion of halal products (food and *non food). A total of RM10 million has been allocated to implement the Scheme. *Non-Food Products including: Pharmaceutical, Herbal Supplements, Gelatin Products, Leather, Aromatherapy, Perfumery and Toiletries. Objectives: The Scheme provides assistance to SMEs - Preparations of halal product - Development and improvement of halal product and processes - Acquiring related certifications and quality standards - Promotional activities of halal produc Qualifying Criteria: - Locally incorporated companies with at least 60% equity held by Malaysians - Must not be listed on any stock exchange - Possess valid premise license Sector Coverage: - Manufacturing and manufacturing related services** - Distributive trade (retail and wholesale) - Logistics Form of Assistance: Assistance is given in the form of a matching grant where 50% of the approved project cost is borne by the Government and the remainder by the applicant. The maximum grant allocated per company is RM150,000. Eligible Expenses: - Expenditure related in developing halal products such as product testing fee, raw materials, formulation, etc. - Expenditure related to compliance for halal certification requirements, excluding cost of machinery and equipment - Cost of marketing and promotional activities of products and services. ** Main activities under manufacturing related services are: - Research and Development ( R & D) such as product/ process development and software development - Product and Process Design - Distribution and Logistics such as warehousing, freight forwarding, bulk-breaking, international procurement centre, haulage - Marketing such as packaging and market research - Environmental Management - Other related services such as engineering support services, gas sterilization services, calibration and testing services Application: Application can be made using the Halal 1/2005 form which can be obtained free of charge from SMIDEC¡¯s offices or downloaded using URL below: www.smidec.gov.my/pdf/BorangHalal.pdf For further details, please contact:Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation 701D, Level 7, Tower D, Uptown 5, No.5, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel : 603-7628 7400 Fax : 603-7660 1919 Toll Free Line: 1-800-18-1801 Or: Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) Sarawak office Tingkat 3, Menara Grand Lot 42, Section 46 Jalan Ban Hock 93100 Kuching Sarawak Tel: 6082-252 955/ 238 955/ 256 955 Fax: 6082-253 955 Contact Person : En. Ismail Hashim (Regional Director) En. Mohd Faizul Ishak (Asst. Regional Director) Source: SMIDEC
Posted Date: 23 Nov 2005
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