What is a Halal Certificate?
alal certification is the process of certifying food and other products that are produced according to the rules and requirements of the Islamic faith. The certificate assures Muslim consumers that they are provided with products meeting certain standards so that the shopping experience is safe. Halal Certification pertains not only to foodstuffs but may also pertain to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and any other daily used products. Besides, in securing a halal certificate, there is an additional market advantage available to manufacturers by the ever-increasing population of Muslims demanding halal certification.
The Halal certificate contains the regulations that are to be adhered to in the production, processing, and distribution of foodstuffs. The regulations address minute details from the way meat is to be slaughtered to the materials to be used. For instance, for a food product to carry the halal certification, each ingredient used in it must carry the halal certification. The production facility should also be in hygienic conditions among other requirements like traceability. The halal certificate ensures.
Which Institutions Issue Halal Certificates?
Halal certification is crucial for Muslim communities and is issued by various accredited institutions. In Turkey, our organization is recognized with 18 international halal certification bodies. We conduct comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with halal standards. It’s essential to verify the accreditation and review the standards of the issuing institution to ensure international recognition and meet business expectations. Key factors include accreditation, global recognition, and relevant standards.
Halal Certificate Application Process
Obtaining a halal certificate is a process that involves specific steps for businesses wishing to apply. In the first stage, companies aiming to obtain the certificate must apply to our International Halal organization. It is sufficient to fill out the form for the initial application. This step is crucial as it allows us to clearly understand the business’s field of activity, products, and services. It is one of the most important steps in the process.
Once you fill out the application form, we will contact you and provide all information on the halal certification process, guiding you on the next steps. We shall request certain required documents from you, and after necessary reviews, if the standard appears to be met, we shall subject you to the required audit.
After the documents are finished and the audit process has passed, you will be entitled to receive the certificate, and we will provide you with the necessary certification.
Annual audits by issuing the Halal certificate are performed to ensure the certificate is valid and the products still comply with the Halal standards. These audits may boost your quality and assure the reliability of your Halal certification, therefore reassuring consumers. In fact, depending on the type of product or even the way the production takes place, the audit frequency may also differ. On the whole, we conduct our audits annually.
As a result, businesses seeking halal certification benefit from applying to our International Halal organization, enabling them to manage the process effectively and gain access to a broad customer base.
