Grow with the most recognized Halal Certification in the USA
1 in every 4 consumers globally adheres to halal! With the AHF halal certification, manufacturers and brands can target the growing U.S. halal consumer base and also export into global halal markets through a single certification. Here is what sets AHF apart:
- International Recognitions & Accreditations
- 40+ Years Leading Halal Certification in the USA
- Time & Cost Efficiency in Issuing Halal Certification
- Ability to Combine the Halal Audit with Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, SQF and GMP
Inspiring Trust For
AHF’s Global Accreditations
American Halal Foundation is ISO-17065 aligned and accredited by all major halal authorities, making the AHF halal certificate internationally recognized and accepted globally across food & beverage, cosmetics, supplements, pharmaceuticals, and packaging industries.
What is Halal?
A useful heuristic to understand halal is that “everything is halal except ABCD & IS haram”.
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AHF will process your halal certification application free-of-cost
Halal Certification Explainer Video
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Application
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| The American Halal Foundation (AHF) will process your application. Your designated Certification Manager will guide you through the application process to determine the halal status of the facility and its products. | |
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Audit
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| Your Certification Manager will schedule a halal audit on a mutually convenient day. The audit typically lasts 4 hours and includes a training session for employees who will be responsible for overseeing the halal production. | |
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Halal Certification
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🎉 Congratulations Upon the successful completion of the halal audit, your products and facility are now officially halal certified and recognized as such internationally. You may add products or facilities at any time by simply contacting your Account Executive. |
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Pioneer of the First Halal Audit in the USA in 1983
AHF’s founder, Dr. Mazhar Hussaini carried out one of the first halal audits to ever formally take place in 1983. Today, the AHF halal symbol is the most trusted mark of halal assurance for over 2 billion halal consumers worldwide.
Halal in numbers
Trillion +
Global Halal F&B Market
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Halal is more than fifty-seven times larger than kosher
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of the global population adheres to halal
Halal is the #1 influence on halal consumers' purchasing decisions.
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FAQ
What is halal certification?
Halal certification is an independent assessment and determination of a product’s compliance with the international halal standards adhered to by 2 billion consumers globally. To obtain halal certification: get in touch.
Who conducts halal certification?
Do all suppliers need to be halal certified to obtain halal certification?
Not all suppliers must be halal certified, but any ingredient of animal origin or with a high risk of contamination will need to come from a halal-certified source. For low-risk or plant-based materials, a declaration and detailed documentation may be sufficient. You can qualify your supply chain for halal here.
What is halal?
What is a broad guideline for assessing the qualification of a product as “halal”?
The halal philosophy can be understood in simple terms with the following acronym; “Everything is halal except ABCD IS haram.”
A- Alcohol (ethyl) and all types of intoxicants/drugs
B- Blood – flowing or congealed
C- Carnivorous animals
D- Dead meat – meat that is not slaughtered according to Islamic slaughtering rites
I- Food immolate unto idols
S- Swine and all swine derivatives
Does AHF have any application fees for the qualification of halal products?
What types of products can be halal certified?
Products eligible for the AHF halal certification include:
- Food and beverages
- Meat and poultry
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and supplements
- Packaging and logistics
- Cleaning & sanitization products
How long does the halal certification process take?
Can I use one AHF halal certificate to export to multiple countries?
Yes, since AHF has a wide array of international accreditations, its halal certificate is widely accepted and sufficient for exporting to multiple countries.
Can companies transition their halal certification from another halal certification body to AHF?
Yes, the AHF transition program enables companies to transition their existing halal certificate to the American Halal Foundation (AHF). However, the existing halal certificate must come from a recognized halal certification body to qualify for the AHF transition program.
Does AHF offer integrated audits with other certifications?
Yes, AHF through its parent company offers integrated audits that combine halal certification with other programs such as HACCP, SQF, GMP, Vegan, and more. This streamlined approach reduces audit duplication and lowers costs—saving companies up to 30% in costs.
Are kosher-certified products also halal by default?
How do I obtain halal certification of my product that is manufactured under a private label with a third-party manufacturer?
How much does halal certification cost?
2. The Number of products
3. The complexity of products (from a halal standpoint)
4. Applicant classification (meat processor, private label brand, ingredient manufacturer, etc.)
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