Halal certification is an independent confirmation that a product, facility or restaurant meets Sharia requirements. For consumers it is a sign of trust; for businesses it opens doors to retailers and export markets.
It is about more than ingredients
A product can contain only permitted ingredients and still fail certification if it is contaminated during production. Auditors therefore look at the whole chain, from raw materials to the finished product.
- Ingredients and additives, including hidden sources such as gelatine, enzymes, emulsifiers and flavourings
- Alcohol used as an ingredient, solvent or processing aid
- Supplier certificates for every raw material of animal origin
- Segregation from non-halal materials in production, storage and transport
- Cleaning procedures and cleaning agents on shared equipment
- For meat and poultry, slaughter carried out according to Sharia conditions
Which standards apply?
There is no single global Halal standard. We audit in accordance with Islamic Sharia, guided by OIC/SMIIC 1, the general requirements for Halal food published by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's standards institute, and by the standards of BPJPH, the Halal Product Assurance Agency of Indonesia.
Why businesses certify
- Muslim consumers and many retailers look for a verifiable certificate before buying or listing a product.
- Some export markets, such as Indonesia, require Halal certification for many product categories.
- A structured Halal assurance system also strengthens traceability and supplier control.
How customers can verify a certificate
Every certificate we issue has a unique number. Anyone can enter that number on our verification page to see whether it is valid, expired, suspended or revoked. If a violation is proven, the certificate is revoked immediately and its status is updated.