Team8 Partners Signs Strategic Partnership with Malaysia’s Leading Halal Certification Company, Global Haltech

Team8 Partners has entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Global Haltech Sdn. Bhd., one of Malaysia’s most established halal certification and advisory bodies. This partnership marks a significant step towards developing a comprehensive halal certification and education ecosystem to support Korean companies entering the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) markets.

The MOU was signed in July 2025 at Global Haltech’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. It outlines a shared commitment to facilitate cross-border cooperation between Malaysia and South Korea in the field of halal compliance, with an emphasis on knowledge exchange, capacity building, and long-term market integration.

About Global Haltech

Global Haltech is a leading Malaysian institution specialising in end-to-end halal services aligned with the standards of JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia). Its integrated offerings include halal certification consulting, internal audits, structured education programmes, ingredient testing, and laboratory verification.

Through its ISO 17025-certified laboratory, Global Haltech conducts in-depth testing on critical ingredients—such as porcine DNA, alcohol content, and product safety—providing brands with scientific assurance prior to formal certification. Its Halvec Verified Sticker (HVS) programme offers an added layer of consumer trust, particularly for companies preparing for or not yet eligible for full halal certification.

Global Haltech is actively engaged in international collaborations and has supported halal compliance processes in countries including China, Indonesia, and Singapore. The organisation is widely recognised for its practical expertise, strong regulatory understanding, and commitment to upholding both Shariah and Toyyib (safe and wholesome) standards.

Scope of Collaboration

Under this strategic partnership, Team8 Partners and Global Haltech will cooperate in the following key areas:

• Advisory and readiness support for Korean companies applying for JAKIM halal certification

• Development and delivery of halal education programmes within Korea

• Pre-assessment audits, documentation, and system implementation aligned with Malaysian halal standards

• Co-participation in halal industry exhibitions, forums, and business matching events

• Joint proposals to public institutions and industry associations for halal-related initiatives

Team8 Partners aims to use this partnership as a launchpad for building an integrated platform that connects Korean enterprises with the halal consumer base across Malaysia and the wider OIC region. The collaboration will not only provide certification guidance but also extend into areas such as branding, distribution strategy, and market adaptation—delivering a holistic pathway to sustainable global expansion.

This initiative signals a meaningful step towards a long-term bilateral collaboration based on trust, cultural understanding, and shared standards of quality and compliance.