FAQ-Business
Is organically/Vegetarian/Kosher certified food acceptable as Halal?
Yes, it may be acceptable as Halal if the organically or vegetarian or Kosher certified products and ingredients and the manufacturing premises meet the Halal requirements.
The fact is some other certificates requirements such as organic or religiously certified kosher products may also include certifying products such as wine or non-halal meat products. Therefore Halal consumers are advised to be cautious about the source of the other certified products.
Which industries are eligible for certification?
We can certify a variety of industries including those that produce:
- Basic food, ingredients, beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and toiletries, healthcare or chemicals
- Food services facilities (restaurants, hotels, catering) only when the premises are completely Halal. Alternatives to this may be arranged under specific Halal guidelines for those seeking a temporary licence or for occasional catering purposes. Please contact us for further details.
- Poultry plant/butchery/cold room where completely Halal premises or under specific Halal guidelines for batch production. All production must be carried out in the presence of an authorised Halal Inspector for those seeking a temporary license.
How does the Halal certification and certifications process work?
Halal USA endeavours to make the Halal certification process as simple and efficient as possible. The following is a general guideline of what may be required. However, this should not to be regarded as a conclusive list as requirements could vary depending on the clients specific needs.
1. Registration through completing the application form (available under the “Apply Here” tab)
2. Applicant supplies labelling information with a list of all raw materials, ingredients and additives, process flow chart plus floor diagram for each product to be certified Halal.
3. Application is acknowledged.
4. Review of application based on Halal USA criteria and communication with applicant.
5. Site inspection visit and assessment report (fees apply regardless of outcome).
6. Applicant may be required to submit a Halal program. Halal Australia assists the applicant to develop a program, if requested.
7. Signing a mutual agreement including business, intellectual property and product confidentiality.
8. Award of Annual Halal Certification or Compliance Certification and Halal USA’s ongoing support to approved clients.
What costs are involved in applying for certification?
How confidential will our company and product details remain?
Halal USA is completely sensitive to the confidential nature of any information your company provides for the purpose of Halal certification. Halal USA will treat all information with the utmost confidentiality and will never take advantage of its position of trust amongst its clients or in the community for its own commercial gain. Please contact us directly if you would like to further discuss this or any specific needs your company may have.
