Food and beverage businesses in Kelantan will be required to have halal certification as a pre-requisite for renewing their business licence, according to a report.

The report by Sinar Harian quoted Kelantan Islamic Development, Proselytisation, Information, and Public Relations executive councillor Mohd Asri Mat Daud saying this requirement is already being enforced by the Kota Bharu City Council and will be expanded to other local authorities in the state.