Halal Certification for Logistics

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Halal Certification Requirements for the Logistics Scope

Here are the detailed halal certification requirements for the logistics scope:
Category Details / Criteria Checklist
1. Halal Assurance System (HAS) Documented commitment to halal handling and segregation
Procedures covering halal storage, transport, segregation, cleaning
Appointed and trained staff member overseeing halal integrity
Scheduled reviews with records of corrective actions
2. Handling Practices Halal products must be physically or temporally separated from non-halal/najis
Clear halal identification on transport units and packages
Use of tamper-evident seals and sealed containers
No co-loading with haram/najis unless area is sanitized and certified
3. Vehicles & Containers Records must confirm no prior najis/haram cargo, or complete cleansing
Documented sanitation using halal-approved materials (no alcohol)
Halal-dedicated vehicles preferred; otherwise, proven cleaning and verification required
For chilled/frozen halal goods, validated cold chain documentation
4. Warehousing Halal products stored separately from non-halal items
Halal-compliant cleaning SOPs; no use of najis substances
Non-alcoholic, halal-approved sanitizers and disinfectants only
Halal-compliant pest management protocols (no najis baits/sprays)
5. Employee Management Annual training on halal handling, cross-contamination, SOPs (upon recertification or surveillance audit)
Maintained for all staff handling halal goods
Process to report and investigate halal breaches
6. Subcontractors & Partners Verified compliance of subcontractors through audits or halal declarations
Agreements must include halal handling and contamination prevention
List of approved vendors/subcontractors handling halal
7. Traceability & Documentation All logistics documents to indicate halal status (invoices, B/L, etc.)
Full traceability from shipper to receiver with batch/cargo ID
Available system to log, investigate, and resolve complaints
8. Risk & Crisis Management Actions in case of contamination or halal breach
Procedures to notify clients and authorities if breach occurs
Immediate and documented halal recall process
9. Use of Halal Claims Used only on certified services and vehicles
Certification renewal reminders and document control
No misleading halal claims on non-certified parts of service

3- Step Halal Certification Process at AHF

The American Halal Foundation (AHF) will process your application with no cost.

1

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.
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2

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.
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3

Certification

🎉  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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Testimonials

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AHF has a solid understanding of the chemical industry when it comes to Halal certification. AHF and their leadership made our transition seamless and have been very cost-effective. They visited our facility for an onsite process audit and we've had zero issues when it comes to having new products evaluated for certification.

Emily Rowlette

Plant Manager
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Halal certification allows our customers to trust our product. We switched to AHF because they were globally accepted and nice to work with. They take the time to understand our process and are very responsive when we have questions.

Renee Al jassani

Quality Assurance Supervisor
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AHF has allowed us to build trust with the world's top Halal Airline Carriers by allowing us to present program details beyond what they have seen from other certification bodies.

Rishi Hinduja

DNATA
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The efficiency with which AHF works has saved us a substantial amount of time and money. The custom solution that was created for quality controls for halal were logical and made sense in our operational structure and has not created any extreme changes to our process

Stu Blohm

Executive Vice-President
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…American Halal Foundation provided a tailored program around SOPAKCO's very complex military assembly program. Through this effort SOPAKCO was able to prepare a meal configuration that met the US Government's strict standards within the price point required for our contract…

Lonnie Thompson

President

FAQ

What products require halal certification for export to Mexico?

Halal certification is primarily required for food and beverage products, pharmaceuticals, supplements, and cosmetics.

How long does the halal certification process take?

The duration of the halal certification process can vary depending on the complexity of your supply chain and the certification body you choose. On average, it can take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks to complete, including document submission, audit, and approval stages.

What are the key steps involved in obtaining halal certification for exports to Mexico?

The key steps include filling the halal application, submitting the necessary documentation (including product ingredients and manufacturing processes), undergoing an audit of your facilities and processes, and finally, receiving the certification if all standards are met.

What documents are required for halal certification?

The required documents generally include product specifications, ingredient lists, supplier certifications, manufacturing process details, and quality control procedures.

What happens if my product doesn’t meet the halal standards?

If your product doesn’t meet halal standards during the initial audit, AHF will typically provide a report detailing non-compliance issues. You will then need to address these issues and undergo a follow-up audit before certification can be granted.

Get Halal Certified Now

The opportunity to utilize halal certification for the logistics scope to gain a competitive advantage over competitors is dwindling as more businesses now realize its significance.

Get in touch with an AHF expert through +1 (630) 759-4981 or info@halalfoundation.org.