Halal certification ensures the features and quality of the products according to the rules established by the Islamic Council that allow the use of the mark Halal. It is mainly applied to meat products and other food products such as milk, canned food and additives.
Halal certification is a voluntary process by which a credible Halal certification body, certifies that a company's products or services can be lawfully consumed by Muslims. Products and services meeting the requirements for Halal certification are delivered Halal certificates. They may use a Halal logo on their products and advertising.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE HALAL CERTIFICATION SCHEMES?
- Assessments against the GSO standards and country specific Halal regulations and Halal Standards for the region. Certification enables food processors and suppliers to:
- Access the growing market for Halal Food products.
- Accept food consignments into Saudi Arabia through Halal Certificate & Halal Shipment Certificate.
- Demonstrate the authenticity and safety of products.
- Place the UAE National Halal Mark for Halal Products on qualifying products to be sold within UAE
- Ensure that consumers are protected from accidentally purchasing or using non-conforming and non-Halal products, processes and services.
