How to Check if a Restaurant Is Halal-Certified in Singapore
Published 5 July 2026
MUIS halal certification: A certificate issued by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, confirming that a specific premises meets MUIS halal requirements. Certification is issued per premises, carries a unique certificate number, and must be renewed. It covers the certified premises only, not the brand as a whole.
The short answer: search the outlet on the official MUIS Halal e-Service or on this directory, then match three things - the name, the exact address, and the certificate number. If all three line up with a current register entry, the outlet is halal-certified.
The three checks that matter
1. Search the register, not Google. Blog posts and old listicles go stale. The MUIS register is the source of truth, and it changes as certificates are issued, renewed and withdrawn. This directory is rebuilt from that register and shows the certificate number on every profile, so you can search an outlet here and confirm it on the official e-Service.
2. Match the premises, not the brand. MUIS certifies each premises individually. One branch of a chain can be certified while another branch of the same chain is not. Always check the specific address you are eating at.
3. Match the certificate number. Every certified premises holds a unique certificate number (for example, numbers starting with EEHK for hawker premises under the Eating Establishment scheme). If an outlet displays a certificate, the number on it should match the register entry for that address.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a mall listing covers a stall. A “Halal Section” at a supermarket, or one certified stall in a food court, does not extend to the rest of the building.
- Trusting an old sticker. Certificates are time-limited and renewable. A decal from a previous year proves nothing about today.
- Treating absence as a verdict. If you cannot find an outlet, it may have been renamed in the register, listed under its holding company, or its certification may have lapsed. See what it means when an outlet is not listed.
Where the categories come from
The register groups premises under schemes and sub-schemes such as Restaurant, Hawker, Snack Bar and Bakery, Catering Company and Central Kitchen. These labels come from MUIS, not from us. If you want to understand what each one means, read MUIS halal certification schemes explained, or browse the certified outlets in each category on the categories page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trust a halal logo on the shopfront?
Only if it matches a current MUIS certificate. Display materials can stay up after a certificate lapses, so match the outlet against the live MUIS register rather than relying on the sticker alone.
Is Muslim-owned the same as halal-certified?
No. Muslim-owned describes the business owner, not an audit of ingredients and processes. Many Muslim-owned stalls choose not to apply for certification, and buying from them is a personal judgement. Halal-certified means the premises passed MUIS requirements and holds a live certificate.
Does a food court certificate cover every stall inside?
No. Certification is premises-based. A coffeeshop or food court can hold a certificate for a specific stall or section while neighbouring stalls are uncertified. Check the stall's own listing, not the building's.