PENGESAHAN SIJIL HALAL YANG DIIKTIRAF JAKIM.
Company Name:
The
Central Islamic Committee of Thailand (CICOT)
The National Islamic Affairs Administrative Center, Chalerm
Phrakiat
Address: 45 Moo 3 Klongkao Rd,
Klongsib Sub-DistrictNongchock District Bangkok 10530 ThailandWebsite: http://www.cicot.or.th
Contact Person: Mr. Aziz
Phitakkumpon
Telephone No: 66-2949-4114 / 66-2949-4146
Fax No: 66-2949-4341 /
66-2949-4250
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand
History
Overview of Muslims in Thailand
Historically,
politically and culturally Muslims have been an integral part of Thailand for
centuries. Islam is not only the second largest religion in the kingdom but
also enjoys the royal and official patronage. The Thai law provides for freedom
of religion, and the Royal Thai Government (RTG) generally respects this right
in practice. Thai Constitution promotes “equality of rights and liberties” of
the people, as seen in some following sections Section 5. The Thai people,
irrespective of their origins, sexes or religions, shall enjoy equal protection
under this Constitution.
Section 37. A person
shall enjoy full liberty to profess a religion, a religious sect or creed, and
observe religious principles or religious precepts or exercise a form of
worship in accordance with his or her belief; provided that it is not contrary
to his or her civic duties, public order or good morals.
According to the Act
on the Application of Islamic Law in the Territorial Jurisdictions of Pattani,
Narathiwat, Yala and Satun Provinces, B.E. 2489 (1946), the Islamic Law on
Family and Succession except the provisions on prescription in respect of
succession shall apply instead of the Civil and Commercial Code in giving a
judgment in civil cases concerning family and succession of Muslims.
At present there are
altogether around 3,900 mosques throughout the country and 180 of them are in
Bangkok Metropolis. Some 600 Muslim schools offer secular as well as religious
instruction. All in all, Thailand's Muslims enjoy full state support and are
free to teach and practice their religion according to their own tenets.
Estimates by
academics, and religious groups state that approximately 85 to 90 percent of
the population is Theravada Buddhist, and up to 9 or 10 percent of the
population is Muslim. In this atmosphere of openness, Thai society remains Thai
or “THAINESS” in its essence, one people living peacefully together with a
common objectives, no matter what religious beliefs they may hold.
Islamic Affairs in
Thailand
According to the Administration of Islamic Organization Act B.E. 2540 (A.D.
1997), His Majesty the King appoints a Sheikhul-Islam as the leader of the
Islamic affair in Thailand. Legally the Prime Minister submits the name of the
person who receive the approval from all provincial Islamic Committee
throughout the country to be Sheikhul-Islam to His Majesty the King for the
Royal Appointment as Sheikhul-Islam. The Sheikhul-Islam is the president of “
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)” with the committee which is
appointed by His Majesty the King from the 39 Provincial Islamic Council (PIC).
Other members of the CICOT are selected by the Sheikhul-Islam, of which the
member is one-third of the whole number of the representative of the provincial
council.
On behalf of
Regulation of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand of the management of
Halal Affairs B.E. 2558. By virtue of section 18(5 (9) of the administration of
Islamic organization Act B.E. 2540. The central Islamic Council of Thailand has
organized expenses which get from the fee of Halal certification and is partly
supported by the government. CICOT is non-profit organization no any
member related to Bank.
Timelines of Thailand’s Halal Affairs
1948 Thai government proposed the
strategy towards establishing Halal Food Hub in Southern region
1998 Ministry of Industry adopted Codex Halal
standard as Thailand’s Halal standard (Ref: General guidelines for use of the
term “Halal” of FAO 1997)
1999 ASEAN Nations set up a Halal food guidelines
for the member countries
2001 The Central Islamic Council of Thailand
(CICOT) set up regulations for Halal certification / accreditation as common
nation standard for the whole country
2003 Thai government provided the financial
support in initiating the development of Halal - HACCP system Thai
government sponsored the establishment of The Halal Standard Institute of
Thailand under CICOT and establishment of The Halal
Science Centre at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
2009 CICOT issued Regulation of Halal
Affair Management, and set measure and quality control of Halal
Products and the use of Halal Logo
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand
Established under the Administration of
Islamic Organization Act B.E. 2540 (A.D. 1997)
Include :
1. Sheikhul Islam of
Thailand, The Chairman of the board.
2. The boards which are appointed
from the provincial Islamic committee by the King. They are the delegations of
the provincial Islamic committee from 36 provinces by once a province and
the period is 6 years.
3. Other boards which are selected
by Sheikhul Islam of Thailand are one-thirds of the number of delegations of
the provincial Islamic committee and the period is 6 years.
The main activities and services are following
:
1. Giving an advice to government.
2. Issuing the certification of
Halal Products.
3. Documents translation of English
and Arabic.
4. Certification of documents.
5. Certification of
marriage/divorce
6. Certification of conversion to
Islam.
7. Answering the religions
problems.
8. Propagation and Promotion of
Islam thru journal, radio, television, website, etc.
9. Diagnosing, mediation/ judgement of the disputes between
organizations following by the law.
10. Public interest and social
responsibility.
