Is A&W Halal in Singapore?
Clear, source-backed guidance to help you make an informed choice.
A&W — MUIS halal-certified
Yes — A&W Singapore has been MUIS halal-certified since November 2020, and it was Singapore's first halal-certified fast-food chain back in 1992. Certification is per-outlet and renewable, so confirm the specific outlet on the MUIS HalalSG register.
- A&W Singapore has been MUIS halal-certified since November 2020, starting with Jewel Changi Airport and AMK Hub and extending to subsequent outlets.
- Historically, A&W was Singapore's first halal-certified fast-food chain back in 1992, before its 2003 exit from the market.
- Status
- MUIS halal-certified
- Category
- Fast food
- Certified since
- 2020
- Last checked
- July 2026
- Source
- MUIS HalalSG register + publicly available information
What to check before you order
- Root beer is non-alcoholic and covered by the certification — the name refers to the sassafras-style soda, not beer.
- Check that the outlet displays a current MUIS halal certificate — certification is per-premises, not automatic for new outlets.
- Pop-ups, kiosks and event booths may not be covered by the main certificate; when in doubt, ask to see it.
- Certificates expire and are renewed periodically — the MUIS HalalSG register always shows the live status.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A&W MUIS halal-certified in Singapore?
Yes — A&W Singapore has been MUIS halal-certified since November 2020, and it was Singapore's first halal-certified fast-food chain back in 1992. Certification is per-outlet and renewable, so confirm the specific outlet on the MUIS HalalSG register.
Is A&W root beer halal?
Yes. Root beer is a non-alcoholic soft drink, and A&W Singapore's menu — root beer floats included — is covered by its MUIS certification.
Does every A&W outlet in Singapore hold the certificate?
MUIS certification is issued per premises. A&W's Singapore outlets are covered under its certification, but a brand-new outlet is only covered once its own certificate is issued — confirm the specific outlet on the MUIS HalalSG register if it just opened.
Can a halal certificate lapse?
Yes. Certificates are time-limited and renewed periodically, and MUIS can suspend a certificate if conditions are breached. The MUIS HalalSG register always reflects the current status, which is why every answer here links to it.
How can I check if A&W is halal?
Search for A&W on the official MUIS HalalSG register at halal.muis.gov.sg, or look for a valid MUIS halal certificate displayed at the outlet. A “no pork, no lard” sign is self-declared and is not the same as MUIS halal certification.
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What 'MUIS halal-certified' means
MUIS halal certification means the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore has audited the premises, ingredients and supply chain, and issued a halal certificate for the outlet or plant. Certified outlets display the certificate and appear on the official MUIS HalalSG register.
Certification is per-premises and time-limited: it must be renewed, and a new outlet is only covered once its own certificate is issued. That is why we always link you to the register — the certificate on the wall and the HalalSG listing are the ground truth on the day you visit.