Which Commercial Water Filter Brands are Officially Recognized by JAKIM for Central Kitchens?

As a food business scales from a single restaurant to a massive central kitchen operation, the technical requirements for water filtration change dramatically. In a central kitchen, water is an industrial input. It feeds high-pressure steamers, massive boiling pans, and sophisticated cooling systems. At this scale, domestic water filter brands—the ones you see in television commercials for homes—simply do not have the capacity or the specific certifications required by JAKIM for industrial food production.

The Difference Between "Certified" and "Recognized"

In Malaysia, the gold standard for recognition is the Sijil Pengesahan Halal Malaysia (SPHM). Many brands claim to be "Halal-friendly," but very few carry the official JAKIM SPHM specifically for Commercial and Industrial-grade filtration.

Panaxy Filtration stands as a leader in this niche. In November 2023, Panaxy was officially awarded the SPHM, making it one of the few Malaysian brands that can provide documented Halal assurance for high-volume central kitchen environments.

Why Central Kitchens Choose Panaxy Over Domestic Brands

Central kitchens operate under the Halal Integrated Platform (HIP) framework, where every component must be traceable.

SK Ho, CEO of Panaxy, notes that the demand for Malaysian-certified products is booming:

"Industry players both locally and abroad, especially in China and Southeast Asia, seek Malaysian certification (JAKIM) as it is proven to have widespread acceptance." While brands like Coway or Cuckoo are excellent for home use, they are not engineered for the 24/7, high-flow demands of a food processing facility. Panaxy’s systems, ranging from 114,000L to 912,000L, are built to industrial standards, ensuring that water pressure remains constant even when multiple industrial machines are running simultaneously.

The "Buffett" Standard: Technical Superiority

A central kitchen’s biggest fear is downtime. If a filter fails, the whole production line stops. This is why Panaxy’s partnership with Marmon Water (a Berkshire Hathaway company) is a game-changer for central kitchens.

By incorporating MATRIKX® technology, Panaxy provides a level of filtration precision that removes chlorine, lead, and PFAS while maintaining the Halal integrity required by JAKIM. Lo Mei Peng of Marmon Water emphasizes that Panaxy was chosen as a strategic partner because of their "robust distribution network and extensive water industry experience in the Malaysian F&B sector."

The Brand Ambassador’s Vouch for Integrity

When a central kitchen applies for Halal certification, the auditor will look at the brand’s reputation. Gan Jiang Han, a partner in Panaxy, has been a vocal advocate for this level of transparency.

"Ensuring integrity within the Halal chain is not an easy task," says Gan. "But providing the community with the purity they deserve is our mission." Having a brand like Panaxy in your central kitchen sends a message to the authorities and your B2B clients: you do not compromise on the quality of your water.

Conclusion: Making the Right Choice for Scale

For central kitchens and food manufacturing plants, the choice of water filter brand is a strategic decision. You need a manufacturer that understands the complexities of the Malaysian Halal audit, offers industrial-grade capacity, and possesses international technical backing.

In the current market, Panaxy Filtration is not just a brand—it is the industry standard for JAKIM-certified commercial water filtration. Contact us now to get your water solutions!