Grow with the most recognized halal certification globally.
1 in 4 consumers globally (1.9 billion) adhere to halal! Grow your business by accessing this global market through AHF halal certification.
- Universal Consumer Acceptance
- Internationally Accredited
- Time and Cost Efficient
Inspiring Trust For
An Efficient 3-Step Certification Process
The American Halal Foundation (AHF) will process your application with no cost.
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Application |
| The American Halal Foundation (AHF) will process your application. Your designated account executive will guide you through the application process to determine the halal status of the facility and its products. | |
 5-7 Business Days |
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Audit |
| Your Account Executive will schedule a halal audit on a mutually convenient day. The audit typically lasts 4 hours and includes a training session for the employees who will be responsible for overseeing the halal production. | |
| 1 Day |
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Certification |
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🎉 Congratulations Upon the successful completion of the halal audit, your products and facility are now officially certified as halal and recognized as such internationally. Your products will bear the most recognized symbol of integrity, authenticity, and wholesomeness in the world. You may add products or facilities at any time by simply contacting your Account Executive. |
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| 48 hours from the successful completion of the audit process. |
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In Numbers
Trillion +
Global Halal F&B Market
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Halal is more than fifty-seven times larger than kosher
%
of the global population adheres to halal
Halal compliance is the number one influence on a Muslim consumer's purchasing decision
The AHF Difference
Universal Consumer Acceptance
The north star of AHF certification is Universal Consumer Acceptance. AHF uniquely certifies to the highest halal standards acceptable to all 2 billion halal consumers.
Internationally Accredited
AHF is internationally accredited and globally accepted. Learn more here.
Client Service
You will receive dedicated account executives dedicated to your success in achieving halal certification and beyond.
Wide Scope
AHF covers every applicable industry, from yogurt to pharmaceuticals, with our halal certification services. You can learn more here.
Efficient and Dynamic Processes
From the application to adding new products to your program, AHF has designed its processes to save you as much time as possible.
Integrative Approach
You have existing quality systems that may meet some halal program objectives. AHF removes the redundancy and seeks to integrate with your systems where possible.
Industries Served
AHF Insight
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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?
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?
How long does the halal certification process take?
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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