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Department of Halal Certification Europe (DHCE)
Department of Halal Certification Europe (DHCE) is the only accredited Irish international Halal certification body involved in the supervision, inspection, auditing and certification of Halal food products produced in Ireland, the UK and other European Countries.
Department of Halal Certification was initially established under the auspices of the Islamic Centre of Ireland in 2010 as a representative authority in Ireland to formalise the investigation & certification of food products for produced in Ireland. Currently DHCE operates in Ireland, UK and other European countries where it supervises, audits and certifies abattoirs, food processing companies and pharmaceutical companies.
DHCE is accredited by EIAC (Emirates International Accreditation Centre) of the United Arab Emirates. EIAC is member of the International Halal Accreditation Forum (IHAF).
Address: 8 Coolmine Ind. Estate, Dublin 15, Ireland
Phone: + 353 15156206 & +353 87 6764122
Email: info@halalcertification.ie
Website: https://halalcertification.ie
https://halalcertification.ie/certifications/halal-certifications-procedure/
Halal Certification Process
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Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI)
The Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI) was formed in 1959 by Muslim students. The society is registered as a Friendly Society and as a charitable organization. The Society established the first mosque in Ireland in 1976. As the only Irish Halal Certification Authority recognized by the World Halal Food Council, IFI is also recognized by Majles Ulama Indonesia MUI, the Department of Islamic Development JAKIM, Malaysia, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore MUIS and worldwide. IFI has been acting as the certifying body for Halal meat exported from Ireland to Muslim countries since 1981.
Address: 163 South Circular Road, Dublin
Phone: (00 353 1) 4533 242
Fax: (00 353 1) 4532 785
Website: https://islamicfoundation.ie
Application
- Filling in the Halal certification application form
- Filling in the form of raw materials, additives and processing aids.
- Statement of willingness to comply with certification regulations.
- Agreeing to set up a Halal Assurance System (HAS)
Supporting Documents
Submitting supporting documents for raw materials, additives and processing aids as follows:
i) Halal certificates from approved certifiers.
ii) Technical specification sheets that explain ingredients and source of materials.
iii) Flow processing chart that shows raw materials, additives and processing aids used in each production step.
Pre-audit Assessment: Upon receipt of the application form, the raw materials document and the supporting documents for raw materials, additives and processing aids, a pre-audit assessment of the documentation is carried out. An on-site audit cannot be scheduled if the application documents do not meet a minimum requirement.
On-site audit: An on-site audit of all the facilities related to the preparation, production, storage and offices that keep the HAS implementation documentation to ensure that all the ingredients, additives and processing aids, and the manufacturing/processing conform to the Islamic dietary regulations. At the end of the audit, a report is prepared by the auditors. If the audit report is approved, the company is informed of the decision. The audit will be done with complete confidence and no information will be passed to any third party.
Issuance of Halal certificate: If the Islamic Foundation of Ireland is satisfied that the company is capable of Halal production a Halal certificate is issued for the product which is normally valid for one year and renewable on a yearly basis.
References
Department of Halal Certification Europe (DHCE)
https://halalcertification.ie
DHCE Halal Certification Procedure
https://halalcertification.ie/certifications/halal-certifications-procedure/
Islamic Foundation of Ireland (IFI)
https://islamicfoundation.ie
IFI Halal Certification Procedure
https://islamicfoundation.ie/services/halal-food-certification/certification-of-halal-meat-and-food/
JAKIM Recognised Foreign HALAL Certification Bodies & Authorities
http://www.halal.gov.my/v4/ckfinder/userfiles/files/cb2/LATEST%20CB%20LIST%20-%20AS%20OF%20FEBRUARY%2013TH%202019.pdf
https://halalcertification.ie/certifications/halal-certifications-procedure/
