The six stages
Each stage has a clear owner. Here is what happens, what you do and what we do.
Application
You tell us about your business, the products or sites to be certified and any existing certification.
What you do
- Complete the online application form
- Attach any documents you already have
What we do
- Confirm receipt
- Ask any clarifying questions
Quotation & agreement
Based on the scope, we prepare a written quotation, an estimated timeline and the certification agreement.
What you do
- Review and accept the quotation
- Sign the certification agreement
What we do
- Send costs, timeline and agreement
- Assign an auditor to your file
Document review
We check ingredients, raw materials, suppliers and processes on paper before any visit, so issues are found early.
What you do
- Provide the documents listed below
- Answer questions on ingredients and suppliers
What we do
- Review every ingredient and supplier certificate
- Tell you about any gaps to correct before the audit
Site audit
An auditor visits your site to inspect production, storage, cleaning and segregation, and to check that practice matches the documents.
What you do
- Give access to production and storage areas
- Make relevant staff available
What we do
- Carry out the audit and record findings
- Agree corrective actions with you, if any
Sharia board approval
The audit report goes to our independent Sharia board, which reviews the file and makes the certification decision.
What you do
- Close any corrective actions
- Send evidence of the corrections
What we do
- Present the complete file to the board
- Inform you of the decision in writing
Certificate & monitoring
The certificate is issued with a unique number, published for online verification and monitored throughout its validity.
What you do
- Keep practices as approved
- Tell us before changing ingredients, suppliers or processes
What we do
- Issue and publish the certificate
- Carry out follow-up and unannounced inspections where applicable
Documents you will need
Having these ready is the single biggest factor in keeping to the typical timeline.
For every application
- Certificate of incorporation or commercial registration
- List of products to be certified
- Ingredients and raw materials for each product
- Supplier details and Halal certificates for raw materials
- Facility layout and production lines
- Quality and food safety certificates, if any
Product certificate
- Product specifications and labels
- Manufacturing process flow for each product
Facility certificate
- Cleaning and sanitation procedures, including cleaning agents used
- Storage, segregation and traceability procedures
Restaurant certificate
- Menu and list of suppliers for meat, poultry and ingredients
- Kitchen layout and food handling procedures
Slaughter certificate
- Slaughter process description, including any stunning method
- Details of the Muslim slaughtermen and supervision arrangements
After certification
A certificate is a continuing commitment. These are the main obligations during its validity.
Notify changes
Tell us before changing ingredients, suppliers, recipes or production processes, so the change can be approved.
Inspections
Facility, restaurant and slaughter certificates include follow-up visits, which may be unannounced.
Use of the certificate
Use the certificate and its number only for the products and sites within the approved scope.
Renewal
Certificates are valid for one year and are renewed after a renewal audit. Start renewal before the expiry date.
Revocation
A certificate is revoked immediately if a violation is proven, and its status is updated on our verification page.
Ready to start your Halal certification?
Send your application online in a few minutes. We will reply with a written quotation and timeline.