The Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM) has raised alarms over counterfeit health products being sold online with fraudulent halal certificates. Nadzim Johan, Chief Activist of PPIM, urged authorities to take swift action against the companies involved, warning that these illegal practices could jeopardise public health and undermine the confidence of Muslims in Malaysia regarding syariah compliance.
PPIM, in collaboration with Holista Colltech, has reported the sale of counterfeit PRISTIN Omega-3 fish oil products on popular e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee. Holista, a leading Omega-3 supplement provider in Malaysia, discovered that the counterfeit products contained low-grade palm oil instead of fish-derived Omega-3. The company has filed a police report with the Royal Malaysia Police following independent laboratory tests.
Nadzim emphasised that genuine Holista products are available only through licensed pharmacies and official online stores. He expressed concern over the rapid growth of e-commerce in Malaysia, fearing that other counterfeit cases might go undetected. He highlighted three critical issues: the misuse of halal certification undermines trust, counterfeit products evade regulatory oversight, and violations could severely impact syariah-compliant businesses.
PPIM has called on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia to investigate the e-commerce platforms and identify those responsible. Nadzim also urged industry players, including pharmacy chains and the Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association, to address consumer concerns, particularly among Muslims.
