What is Halal Certification?
Halal certification confirms that food and other products are prepared and processed in accordance with Islamic law. It is overseen by a recognised Halal certification authority.
It allows Muslim consumers to buy with confidence and is essential for businesses selling into the Middle East, South-East Asia and other Halal markets.
Who needs Halal Certification?
- Food, beverage and catering businesses
- Restaurants
- Industrial manufacturers (food, cosmetics, pharma)
- Abattoirs
- Warehouses and storage
- Product endorsement for exporters and brand owners
Halal Certification requirements
- Ingredients only from permissible sources
- Processing that prevents contamination with prohibited substances
- Clean apparatus and facilities free from najis (impurities)
- Segregated transport and storage of Halal and non-Halal products
- Internal Halal committee and documented procedures
- Correct Halal labelling
Benefits of Halal Certification certification
- Market your products to over 2 billion consumers worldwide
- Use of the Halal logo
- Better marketability in export countries
- Improved hygiene and product quality
How HL Associates gets you certified
- 1Ingredient and supplier verification
- 2Process segregation review
- 3Halal assurance system implementation
- 4Documentation and training
- 5Audit by Halal certification body
Halal Certification — frequently asked questions
Which businesses can get Halal certified?
Food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers, abattoirs, warehouses and non-food manufacturers such as cosmetics and pharma.
Does Halal certification help exports?
Yes. Halal certification is often mandatory for importing food into Gulf and many South-East Asian countries.