Halal Certification
Global Surveys provides Halal conformity assessment services for organizations seeking independent review of products, ingredients, production processes, handling, packaging, storage, labelling and related controls against applicable Halal requirements.
What Is Halal Certification?
Halal certification is a conformity assessment process used to confirm that defined products, processes or services meet applicable Halal requirements within a specific certificate scope.
The assessment may apply to food, beverages, ingredients, catering, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, packaging, logistics or related supply chain activities, depending on the applicable scheme and market requirements.
Benefits of Halal Compliance Assessment
Support Market Access
Help products and businesses meet Halal-related expectations for customers, retailers, importers, regulators and target markets.
Build Consumer Trust
Demonstrate that products, ingredients, processes and controls have been assessed against relevant Halal requirements.
Strengthen Buyer Confidence
Support buyer approval, supplier qualification, export readiness and commercial confidence in Halal-sensitive supply chains.
Improve Process Control
Clarify responsibilities, ingredient checks, production controls, cleaning, segregation, labelling and documentation.
Reduce Compliance Risk
Reduce risks related to non-permitted materials, cross-contact, weak supplier control, incorrect labelling and poor traceability.
Support Continual Control
Use records, audits, inspections, corrective actions and management review to maintain product and process integrity over time.
Who Needs Halal Certification?
This service is valuable for organizations that need to demonstrate conformity with applicable Halal requirements for products, processes, services or supply chain activities.
Typical Organizations and Sectors
- Food and beverage manufacturers, processors, packers and producers
- Restaurants, catering companies, hotels, central kitchens and food service providers
- Ingredient suppliers, food additives suppliers and animal feed manufacturers
- Cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals and related product manufacturers
- Packaging, storage, warehousing, logistics and distribution providers
- Exporters, importers, retailers and brands targeting Halal-sensitive markets
Our Halal Assessment Approach
Global Surveys supports organizations through a structured process focused on scope clarity, applicable requirements, objective evidence, product and process controls, traceability and certification decision controls.
Application and Scope Review
We review the organization, products, services, sites, production lines, ingredients, target markets and requested certificate scope.
Document and Ingredient Review
We review ingredient lists, supplier documents, product specifications, process flows, labels, cleaning records and control procedures.
On-Site Audit and Evidence Review
We assess production, segregation, storage, handling, packaging, labelling, traceability, records and implementation evidence.
Decision and Surveillance
Certification decision, certificate issuance where approved, surveillance or follow-up activities are managed according to applicable rules.
Product and Process Compliance Controls
Halal audits review whether the organization has adequate controls to maintain integrity across the defined scope. The exact requirements depend on the applicable standard, scheme, product category and target market.
- Permitted and non-permitted ingredients, raw materials and processing aids
- Supplier approval, ingredient documentation and certificates where applicable
- Production flow, dedicated or controlled equipment, segregation and cleaning controls
- Risk of cross-contact with non-permitted or doubtful materials
- Packaging, labelling, claims, storage, transportation and distribution controls
- Traceability, batch records, complaints, nonconformities and corrective actions
Typical Evidence Reviewed During Halal Audits
Certification audits rely on objective evidence. The exact evidence depends on the organization’s scope, products, processes, ingredients, suppliers, markets and applicable requirements.
Halal Compliance and Food Safety
Halal conformity and food safety certification are related but different. Halal conformity focuses on permitted materials, process requirements and supply chain integrity, while food safety systems such as HACCP and ISO 22000 focus on controlling food safety hazards.
- Halal conformity reviews ingredients, sources, processing and integrity controls.
- HACCP focuses on hazard analysis and critical control points.
- ISO 22000 provides a broader food safety management system framework.
- Organizations may need Halal, HACCP and ISO 22000 depending on customers, markets, products and legal requirements.
Useful External References
These references help clients understand Halal standards, conformity assessment and related food safety control frameworks.
Halal Certification FAQs
What is Halal certification?
Halal certification is a conformity assessment process used to confirm that defined products, processes or services meet applicable Halal requirements within a specific certificate scope.
What products can be covered?
Depending on the applicable scheme and market requirements, the certificate may cover food, beverages, ingredients, animal feed, catering, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, packaging, logistics or related supply chain activities.
Does the certificate cover every product or activity of a company?
No. It applies only to the defined products, processes, services, sites or activities included in the certificate scope and assessed against applicable requirements.
What is reviewed during the audit?
The audit may review ingredients, suppliers, certificates, production processes, cleaning, segregation, packaging, labelling, storage, logistics, traceability, training, records and corrective actions.
Is this the same as HACCP or ISO 22000?
No. Halal conformity focuses on product and process requirements, while HACCP and ISO 22000 focus on food safety hazard control and food safety management system requirements.
Can this certificate support export and market access?
Yes. It can support export readiness, buyer approval, retailer requirements and market access where verified Halal status is required or expected.
What information is needed to request the service?
The organization should provide product lists, ingredient lists, supplier information, production process details, labels, site information, target markets and any existing Halal or food safety documentation.
Start Your Halal Compliance Journey with Global Surveys
Global Surveys helps organizations demonstrate Halal conformity through professional assessment, evidence-based audit reporting, impartial review, and a clear focus on ingredients, process control, traceability, labelling and supply chain integrity.