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The one AHF Certificate is accepted in 180+ markets

A single AHF certificate is accepted throughout the U.S. and across more than 180 export markets, so you do not need to recertify for each destination you ship to.

Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)IndonesiaIndonesia
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)MalaysiaMalaysia
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)World Halal Food Council (WHFC)GlobalGlobal
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)ThailandThailand
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)SingaporeSingapore
Saudi Halal CenterSaudi Halal CenterSaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)IndonesiaIndonesia
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)MalaysiaMalaysia
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)World Halal Food Council (WHFC)GlobalGlobal
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)ThailandThailand
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)SingaporeSingapore
Saudi Halal CenterSaudi Halal CenterSaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
What is Halal?

What Does Halal Really Mean for Manufacturers?

In practice, a useful heuristic for understanding halal is that everything is halal except A&A: alcohol and animal derivatives that are non-halal.

Alcohol - Specifically ethanol

Alcohol - Specifically ethanol

Alcohol (ethyl) and all types of intoxicants/drugs

Animal Derivatives (Non-Halal)

Animal Derivatives (Non-Halal)

Pork and all its by-products, carnivorous animals, and animals not slaughtered in accordance with the widely accepted halal standards.

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Halal Certification Process

The 3-Step AHF Halal Certification Process

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Step 1. Application

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Halal in Numbers

The Opportunity Behind Halal Certification

$550Billion +
Halal market size in the U.S
$2.7Trillion +
Size of the global Halal F&B market
30%
Halal consumers are projected to make up nearly 30% of the global population by 2050.

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Share your product details and a halal specialist will outline your scope, documentation requirements, and timeline. You will get a clear scope and timeline before you commit to anything.

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Industries Served

The Only Halal Certifier With Industry-Specific Certification Paths

Explore the industries for which AHF offers specialized halal certification pathways, each built around the standards, ingredients, and process controls specific to that sector.

Ingredients & Flavors

Ingredients & Flavors

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Nutraceuticals & Supplements

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Cosmetics & Personal Care

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Chemicals & Lubricants

Chemicals & Lubricants

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"Halal certification allows our customers to trust our product."

Hear directly from DSM on why they switched to AHF: global acceptance, a team that takes the time to understand their process, and answers whenever questions come up.

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Cascade Foods

Cascade Foods

15× business growth. New markets. One AHF certificate.

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Garuda International

Garuda International

1–5× ROI. Indonesia & Malaysia. One AHF certificate.

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Feed My Starving Children

Feed My Starving Children

4B+ meals. 100+ countries. One AHF certificate.

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Primera Technology

Primera Technology

30×+ expected ROI. The only halal cookie printer. One AHF certificate.

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FAQ

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.

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Halal certification is conducted by qualified and accredited halal certification bodies. AHF's trained auditors review your ingredients, processes, and facility, and issue certification that is recognized by government bodies and accreditation councils worldwide.
Not necessarily. Critical animal-derived ingredients require halal verification, while low-risk ingredients can often be qualified through documentation review. Your Certification Manager will map exactly which suppliers need what during the application stage.
Halal is an Arabic term meaning "permissible." In the context of food and consumer products, it refers to anything allowed under Islamic law - free from prohibited substances and processed under appropriate conditions.
A product qualifies as halal when it contains none of the six prohibited categories - alcohol/intoxicants, improperly slaughtered meat, blood, carnivorous animals, food immolated unto idols, and swine derivatives - and is produced on equipment free from cross-contamination.
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AHF News
American Halal Foundation Receives Accreditation from SASO and the Saudi Halal Center

American Halal Foundation Receives Accreditation from SASO and the Saudi Halal Center

Nov 2, 2026·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·2 min read

Tampa, September 11, 2026. The American Halal Foundation (AHF) has received accreditation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Saudi Halal Center, which operates under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). With this decision, halal certificates issued by AHF are accepted for products exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Indonesia Halal Certification Extension to October 2028

Indonesia Halal Certification Extension to October 2028

Oct 23, 2026·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·1 min read

Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.

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AHF Discusses Impact of U.S–Indonesia Trade Developments with BPJPH Leadership

AHF Discusses Impact of U.S–Indonesia Trade Developments with BPJPH Leadership

Apr 7, 2026·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·3 min read

On 19 February 2026, the USTR announced a new trade deal with Indonesia which it states will eliminate over 99% of trade barriers for U.S. products. Recent developments in the evolving U.S.–Indonesia trade relationship are expected to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries while reinforcing the importance of halal compliance for consumer products entering

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Government & Regulation
Exporting to Saudi Arabia from USA: An Expert Guide

Exporting to Saudi Arabia from USA: An Expert Guide

Nov 2, 2026·Halal Foundation Editorial Team·5 min read

Exporting to Saudi Arabia from the USA requires confirming product eligibility, completing registrations, preparing compliant labels, and organizing shipment documents. Food manufacturers may also need halal certification, depending on the product category and claims. Address these requirements before production and dispatch. A missing certificate, unsuitable ingredient, or incorrect label can delay clearance and increase costs.

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Food & Beverage
Is Whey Halal? AHF Explainer Guide

Is Whey Halal? AHF Explainer Guide

Nov 2, 2026·Azmi Anees·6 min read

Quick Answer Whey can be halal, but it depends on a few factors. Plain whey comes from milk, and milk from halal animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and camels is generally permissible. The halal concern usually begins during commercial processing, especially when whey comes from cheese production. Many cheese-making processes use rennet or other

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Nutraceuticals & Supplements
How to Start a Supplement Company? A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

How to Start a Supplement Company? A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

Nov 2, 2026·Azmi Anees·5 min read

Starting a supplement company can be a strong opportunity, but it requires more than choosing a formula and designing a label. Supplements sit at the intersection of health, manufacturing, labeling, claims, trust, and regulatory responsibility. If your brand wants to serve halal-conscious consumers, think about ingredient sources, capsules, flavors, processing aids, shared equipment, and certification

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Halal Checklist for Certification

Halal Checklist for Certification

Updated Mar 2026

Sector and market checklists to meet essential criteria for halal certification. Document gaps, assign owners, and track progress.

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Tool: Halal Certification ROI Calculator

Tool: Halal Certification ROI Calculator

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Estimate the market return of certifying your product line.

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E-Book: The Complete Guide to Launching a Halal Startup

E-Book: The Complete Guide to Launching a Halal Startup

E-Book

From formulation and sourcing to certification and market entry: the decisions that shape a halal product business, in one guide.

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