Company

American Halal Foundation

Education

Alimi Program (Islamic Theological Studies), Hifz-ul-Qur’an

Expertise

Strategy Development, Ethical Halal Policy Implementation, Halal Standard Development, Community Spiritual Counseling, Islamic Finance, Human Resource Development

Training/ Certifications

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

About

Mohammad Hussaini is the Executive Director at the American Halal Foundation with extensive expertise in food, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and ingredient manufacturing. At AHF, Mohammad has led initiatives to streamline the halal certification process, develop audit tools for integrated compliance (e.g., Halal + SQF, GMP, Gluten-Free, etc), and coordinate AHF’s expanding certification footprint across industries like cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and industrial chemicals. Beyond halal certification, Mohammad also explores intersections of Islamic finance and ethical business, bringing a holistic Shariah-based lens to organizational governance. He also holds executive roles across multiple industries, including clinical research, quality assurance, international food trading, education, and investment management.

Articles

Complete Guide to Gulfood 2026 for Companies

Complete Guide to Gulfood 2026 for Companies

Gulfood 2026 is set to be the biggest edition of the world’s leading food and beverage trade show. With 8,500+ exhibitors, 195 countries, 1.5M + products being exhibited across 12 sectors, Gulfood 2026 will be where global buyers, retailers, distributors, and...

How to Tackle the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (815 ILCS 505/1)

How to Tackle the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (815 ILCS 505/1)

Halal certification requirements have now become highly regulated amidst businesses entering international markets. Each nation is now following The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505/1) directly applies to you if you're a...

Halal Certification Requirements by Country

Halal Certification Requirements by Country

Halal certification requirements have now become highly regulated amidst businesses entering international markets. Each nation is now following its own standards, regulatory authorities, and labeling guidelines to ensure products meet Islamic dietary laws....

Halal Ingredients: Low, Medium & High Risk Matrix

Halal Ingredients: Low, Medium & High Risk Matrix

Ingredients and product categories can be ranked by their risk level in the Halal supply chain management, from low to critical. This framework serves as a reference point for assessing ingredient halal risk levels. It’s important to note that risk categories, such as...