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About AHF

An innovative halal certification organization relentlessly dedicated to Inspiring Trust globally in our clients' products.

$1.2B+
In business growth through AHF
2B
Consumers who trust AHF
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Our Values

What Guides Everything We Do

1

Inspire Trust

Protect the trust that binds us by demonstrating integrity in all we do.

2

Truth

Pursue truth and abide by it.

3

Time

It is our most precious capital. Make the most of it.

4

Kaizen

Continuously improve by way of "good changes."

5

Ihsan

Strive for excellence in tasks big and small.

6

People

Seek those who share the values highlighted above. People are at the heart of our mission.

Who We Are

Driven by Purpose, Built on People

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

We are driven with a singular purpose, to become the most trusted symbol of halal integrity in the world. Our certification therefore serves as the connective element of trust between consumers, producers, and regulators.

Our People

Our People

We seek to attract exceptionally talented people driven to make a difference in the world. If you are interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Scale

Our Scale

As a global leader in halal certification, our service covers a vast expanse of regions, industries, and products.

Our Recognition

Our Recognition

AHF’s international accreditations and recognitions inspire trust for our clients globally, unlocking market access to major markets internationally through federal governments and regulatory authorities.

Our History

Four Decades of Halal Pioneering

AHF's roots trace back to 1983, when our President, Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini, conducted one of the first formal halal audits ever performed in the United States. At a time when "halal" was largely undefined in industrial food production, that single audit helped lay the groundwork for what would become a global certification industry.

The Groundwork

Mazhar Hussaini co-founded Islamic Food and Nutrition Council in the United States (the organization known today as IFANCA), beginning the formal infrastructure for halal awareness in North America.

1982

First U.S. Halal Audit

Mr. Hussaini conducts one of the first formal halal audits ever performed in the United States, helping shape the foundations of structured halal certification as it exists today.

1983

The Reference Work

Islamic Dietary Concepts & Practices is published - authored by Mr. Hussaini, a foundational reference work that continues to inform halal standards, training programs, and audit methodology globally.

1993

Halal Food Act

Mr. Hussaini authored and led initiatives to pass the Halal Food Act legislation in two U.S. states, contributing to the growth of halal consumer protection laws that later expanded to twelve states across the country. This early work helped create a stronger legal foundation for halal consumer protection, truthful labeling, and greater accountability in the American halal market.

2002

AHF Is Founded

Mr. Hussaini formally establishes the American Halal Foundation as a halal certification body, building standards designed for universal acceptance across global Muslim markets.

2004

WHFC Membership

In 2004, the American Halal Foundation became a member of the World Halal Food Council (WHFC), a global network of halal certification bodies working to strengthen consistency, credibility, and recognition across international halal markets.

2005

New Leadership

Mohammad Abdullah Hussaini has assumed the role of Executive Director at the American Halal Foundation, where he provides strategic leadership and oversees the organization's global certification, regulatory alignment, and operational initiatives.

2019

Global Accreditations

AHF receives formal accreditations and recognitions from major halal authorities worldwide: JAKIM (Malaysia), BPJPH (Indonesia), MUIS (Singapore), CICOT (Thailand), GIMDES (Turkey), IMANOR (Morocco), and GSO 2055-2 / UAE.S/GSO 2055-2 across the GCC.

2020s

Integrated Standards

Under the leadership of Mohammad Abdullah Hussaini AHF becomes the first halal certification body to formally integrate halal standards with existing quality and safety frameworks, including GMP (ISO 22716), NSF/ANSI 455-2, HACCP, IFS, Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO eliminating audit duplication for manufacturers.

2025
AHF Stats

The AHF Impact

Trust is the bedrock of halal certification and our organization. It touches everything we do.

70+
Countries with AHF certified companies
50K+
Ingredients reviewed
100Million +
Foodservice meals halal-certified
2Billion
The global halal-adhering population
$1.2Billion +
In business growth through AHF halal certification
$2Trillion +
The global Halal market size
Our Global Offices

One Team, Across Many Offices

We work as one team, under one purpose, across many offices to leverage geographical proximities, industry-specific expertise, and a diverse set of global perspectives.

Tampa

TampaHQ

Our international HQ, where our Technical and Administrative staff manage the backend operations for halal certification.

Seattle

Seattle

Our Pacific Northwest hub in Seattle handles new client development and partnerships.

Maryland

Maryland

Our religious and technical advisors work in the Maryland office to guide our certification standards.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Our Rhode Island office manages certification for clients in the Northeast and is where our pharmaceutical and nutraceutical expertise lies.

Houston

Houston

Our Houston office services clients in the south and is where our protein expertise lies.

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago is where AHF was initially headquartered. Our office in Chicago services Midwest clients and our marketing efforts.

Montreal

Montreal

Our Montreal office is responsible for all Canadian halal certification efforts.

Shanghai

Shanghai (China)

Our office in China manages halal certification for the over 200+ Chinese companies that work with AHF.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu (India)

India is a global agricultural commodities powerhouse. Our office manages certification for Indian companies entering the global halal market.

AHF Fact Sheet

Learn more about AHF’s “Compass for Global Impact.”

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