In its Nov 28 offer document, Leong Guan had flagged as one of its risk factors the possibility of having its halal certifications revoked and the operations of its third-party halal-certified manufacturers disrupted. The company’s subsidiaries, LG Bean Manufacturer (LG Bean) and Leong Guan Food Manufacturer (LGFM) had sold products bearing the halal logo when its certifications had expired and renewal applications were still pending.
Leong Guan Holdings says in a bourse filing on Dec 23 that Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) will not be taking enforcement action against them for the halal labelling lapses in its products.
MUIS, also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, administers the halal certification which ensures that food is compliant according to Islamic law. Leong Guan made its trading debut on the Catalist board on Dec 11.
