05 Oct Process

The Halal certification process is very similar to food and quality management certification and includes the sequent steps:

1. Initial request: the applicant completes the application form
2. Request review: the application form is being assessed
3. Halal certification offer: if the initial request is acceptable then the applicant receives an official financial offer
4. Contractual arrangement: the applicant receives a contractual agreement for signing
5. Audit planning: the company receives an official audit plan
6. Audit (Stage 1): the audit team assesses the company’s safety management system
7. Audit (Stage 2): the audit team evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the company’s Halal management system
8. Audit reporting: the audit team submits an official audit report including possible audit findings
9. Audit review: audit documentation is reviewed by the decision making committee and an outcome (granting, renewing, refusing, expanding, reducing, suspending or withdrawing) is made
10. Certificate issunance: the company receives a Halal certificate