Company

American Halal Foundation

Education

Master of Science (Food & Nutrition)

Expertise

Halal Slaughter, Islamic Dietary Laws, Islamic Jurisprudence, Halal Auditing

Training/ Certifications

JAKIM Training; MUI Training; SJPH Training, GSO/UAE.S Training

About

Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini is a pioneering figure in the global halal movement and the President of the American Halal Foundation (AHF), an internationally-recognized halal certifying body based in the USA. With a career spanning over four decades, Hussaini has been instrumental in shaping halal certification standards and practices worldwide. In 1983, Mazhar Hussaini conducted one of the first formal halal audits in the United States, laying the groundwork for structured halal certification processes. His efforts have been pivotal in ensuring that halal standards are maintained across various industries, including food production and pharmaceuticals.​ As an author, Mazhar Hussaini has contributed extensively to Islamic literature, focusing on dietary laws and ethical practices. His notable works include "Islamic Dietary Concepts & Practices", "The Institution of Fasting", and "My Little Book of Halal and Haram", among others . These publications serve as essential resources for understanding halal principles and their application in daily life.​ Under his leadership, the American Halal Foundation continues to uphold rigorous halal standards, providing certification services that are recognized globally. Hussaini's unwavering commitment to halal integrity has significantly influenced the industry's growth and consumer trust in halal-certified products.

Articles

Are Mono Diglycerides Halal?

Are Mono Diglycerides Halal?

Quick Answer Mono- and diglycerides (E471) can be halal when they come from 100% plant-based oils or are produced synthetically. If they originate from pork, non-zabiha beef, or share equipment with non-halal fats, they are not halal. Always confirm the source or look...

Halal Certification for Meat & Poultry

Halal Certification for Meat & Poultry

Animals must be slaughtered a certain way in order to be considered halal. When not slaughtered with this technique, the meat of the animals is considered forbidden, or haram. General Halal Certification Requirements for Meat & Poultry #Requirement AreaKey AHF...

What is Lab-Grown Meat? A Comprehensive Scientific Guide

What is Lab-Grown Meat? A Comprehensive Scientific Guide

Lab-grown meat (also known as cultivated meat or cultured meat) is genuine animal meat produced by growing animal cells outside of a living animal in a controlled environment​.In essence, instead of raising and slaughtering livestock, we can cultivate muscle and fat...

Webinar on Halal Certification for Cosmetics 

Webinar on Halal Certification for Cosmetics 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiFCsTuGQI The American Halal Foundation (AHF) was honored to be featured in the recent webinar hosted by the Personal Care Products Council, titled “Halal Beauty: Navigating Certification and Regulation Worldwide.” The session brought...

Halal Certification Requirements for Packaging Manufacturers

Halal Certification Requirements for Packaging Manufacturers

Halal packaging is critical for maintaining the integrity of halal products. Even if a food, medicine, nutraceutical, or a cosmetic is produced with all halal ingredients, its status can be compromised by the very packaging that contains it.  In fact, if a halal...