Halal Certification

  1. Halal Certification Europe (HCE) (formerly known as: The Muslim Food Board ( UK ))

    Halal Certification Europe (HCE) is an independent non-profit making organisation. It was established to formalise the investigation and Halal certification of food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

    Phone: +44 (0) 116 273 8228

    Email: info@halalce.com

    Website: www.HalalCE.com

    http://www.halalce.com/halal-certification/halal-certification-process

    Halal Certification Process

    1. Halal Certification Application

    • Apply online using ‘Online Halal Certification Form’
    • Application form submitted
    • Quotaton provided
    • Certification Agreement to be signed
    • All documents and applications to be sent

    2. Evaluation Activities

    • Detailed vetting of documents and additional information
    • On-site audit to ensure compliance with Halal standards
    • Laboratory testing of products when necessary

    3. Halal Certification

    • Halal certification status letter send after certification decision committee has evaluated application
    • Halal Certificate issued for approved products only
    • The overall certification period will last for three years
    • Maintenance of certificate issuing will be subject to satisfactory surveillance audit, after the initial period
    • Decisions for granting, maintaining, extending, reducing scope, suspending or withdrawal certification will be based on conformance to HCE Halal Standards

    4. Suspension or Withdrawal of Certification

    • HCE has the right to suspend or withdraw a Halal Certificate. Reasons for withdrawal include: improper use of reference to HCE or improper use of the halal logo; or failure to meet the requirements of halal standard; or failure to comply with the contractual agreement

    See: http://www.halalce.com/halal-certification/halal-certification-process

     


     

  2. Halal Food Authority (HFA)

    Halal Food Authority (HFA) is an independent, voluntary non-profit organization and the trading arm of the Halal Food Foundation charity. Food Authority (HFA) is involved in the supervision, inspection, audit, certification, and compliance of halal principles and practices in the UK food and beverages industry.

    Address: 3rd Floor, Balfour House,741 High Road, London N12 0BP, UK

    Phone: +44(0)2084467127

    Email: info@halalfoodauthority.com

    Website: halalfoodauthority.com / halalfoodauthority.net


     

Halal Certification Application
• Apply online using the ‘Online Halal Certification Application Form’.
• Application form submitted
• Quotation provided
• Certification Agreement to be signed
• All documents and applications to be sent

Evaluation Activities
• Detailed vetting of documents and additional information
• On-site audit to ensure compliance with Halal standards
• Laboratory testing of products when necessary

Halal Certification
• Halal certification status letter sent after certification decision committee has evaluated application.
• Halal Certificate issued for approved products only
• The overall certification period will last for three years.
• Maintenance of certificate issuing will be subject to satisfactory surveillance audit, after the initial certification period.
• Decisions for granting, maintaining, extending, reducing scope, suspending or withdrawal of certification will be based on conformance to HCE Halal Standards.

Suspension or Withdrawal of Certification
HCE has the right to suspend or withdraw a Halal Certificate. Reasons for suspension or withdrawal include:
• Improper use of reference to HCE or improper use of the Halal logo
• Failure to meet requirements of Halal standard
• Failure to comply with the contractual agreement

 

References

Halal Food Authority
https://halalfoodauthority.net/

HFA Certification Portal
https://hfa-portal.com

HFA User Guide
https://hfa-portal.com/Demou/Portalinstructionsguide.pdf

Halal Certification Europe
http://www.halalce.com/

HCE Certification Process
http://www.halalce.com/halal-certification/halal-certification-process

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