As Halal requirements differ across the globe, so do Halal standards or Halal schemes. Knowing which Halal standard or scheme to follow may be crucial for success.

HAS Plug In^® : Implementing various Halal schemes

European Halal Certifier Schemes

In Europe, in absence of official Halal Authorities, Halal Certifier Bodies develop their own Halal Standards, reflecting their own beliefs and those of their targeted Muslim consumers.

Our HAS Plug In^® methodology allows seemless integration of various Halal Certifier Halal schemes into the existing documentation system. We also help companies determine which certifier to use, see also our Halal Certifier Selection Service.

International trade - closed lists -

When exporting outside of Europe, not all European Halal Certifiers as accepted as such by the importing country. Some countries established (closed) lists of approved Halal Certification Bodies - only Halal certificates of these Halal Certifiers are accepted by the importing country.

Also in this case, we help companies to to determine which certifier to work with and which country specific Halal requirements will have to be met and how to setup the Halal Assurance System. See also our Halal Certifier Selection Service.

Halal Compass : Halal Trade and Export Assistance

Sometimes countries have very specific regulations, resulting in a more complex Halal certification process, either by local Halal Certification Bodies or by direct Halal certification of the importing country. Leveraging our knowledge on Halal requirements and Halal Assurance System implementation, we also offer more extensive help in getting products 'fit for (Halal) export'.

LPPOM MUI, BPJPH - Indonesia

LPPOM MUI (previous Halal authority)

Until 17.10.2019 LPPOM MUI was the sole Indonesian Halal certification body.

BPJPH (new Halal authority)

With the Indonesian Halal law 33/2014 (Halal Product Assurance), entering into force in 17.10.2019, products imported, distributed and sold as Halal in Indonesia must be mandatory certified Halal, or they will have to be labelled as Haram. This law is not limited to food products but covers cosmetic and pharmaceutical products as well.

offers complete BPJPH Halal certification support:

• Setting up and managing a BPJPH compliant Halal Assurance System (SJPH) and Supervision;
• Manage the complete BPJPH Halal Certification Registration (SI Halal; obtain a BPJPH STTD);
• Manage the Halal audit, using a BPJPH accredited (Indonesian) LPH (Halal audit company);
• Manage BPJPH Halal Certification (obtain the BPJPH Halal Certificate; obtain the BPJPH Halal Logo when made available);
• or, management of registration of foreign Halal Certificates by BPJPH;

ESMA - UAE / GSO / SMICC / Saudi Halal Center

Entering in force in 2017, the new UAE Halal scheme changed the way Halal Certification Bodies were accredited and how companies are audited. New in these standards is the two-stage audit, comprising both Halal and Food Safety.

Based on the ISO 17021-17065 series, more attention has been given to Certifier impartiality (only auditing) and overall documented competency.

We are EIAC-trained and SMICC certified for this scheme and hence support and assist companies in getting certified according to this new scheme.

As GSO (Standardisation Authority of the Gulf States) and SMICC (Standardisation Authority of the OIC countries) follow similar standards, we also support these schemes.

Next to supporting the Halal schemes, we can also assist in complying with Saudi Halal requirements (facility registration, product registration, shipment Halal certificates).

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Jakim - Malaysia

Malaysia always has been on the front of the development of Halal standards and has a formalised Halal Certification Procedure and an official Halal Authority (JAKIM).

has a long lasting experience of preparing companies for either direct or indirect certification.

For slaughterhouses or meat producers, direct certification by JAKIM (and the veterinary department DVS) is a requirement for export to Malaysia.

For most other products, certification by a local Jakim approved Halal Certifier is sufficient (indirect certification), but also 'direct' certification by JAKIM, allowing producers to carry the Jakim logo, is an option.

We support all schemes (direct and indirect; meat and non-meat), including application follow up. We're also a Jakim Halal Board Professional certified Halal Executive.