The AHF halal logo is restricted to actively certified companies with written approval from AHF for its application is mandatory.
The official AHF halal mark
If you are an AHF certified client, please reach out to your account executive for label approval for the application of the halal logo. A complete set of logo files will be provided.
If you would like to obtain halal certification to apply the logo on your products, please contact us or apply now to obtain halal certification.
The current mark and its approved lockups. The files are available below. Applying the Logo on packaging still requires an active certificate and written label approval from AHF.
The eight-point star "H"
"Halal" underneath
American Halal Foundation's short name is AHF. The mark is hereafter referred to as the "Logo."
Displaying the Logo is a right, not an obligation - certified companies may choose whether to place it on labels, packaging or marketing.
A non-exhaustive list of guidelines that govern the use of the official AHF Halal Logo, covering product packaging, printed material, and electronic communication tools. The complete set of guidelines is available to clients in the certification agreement that grants the license to use the Logo.
The use of the AHF halal Logo is allowed only on the package(s) of the product(s) that are AHF Halal certified.
All applications of the AHF Logo must be preapproved in writing by AHF.
If marketing materials related to the Products also identify or promote non-Certified products, then the text and layout of such Promotional Materials must clearly associate the Logo only with the certified products.
The Logo must be used in its original form, with no alterations to design or lettering. AHF-certified companies can display the Logo on printed packaging, digital collateral, and outer bulk product packaging to signal their halal-certified status.
The Logo may be used in AHF brand colors (black or green) or the certified Company's respective brand colors given there is sufficient contrast with the background and consistent color usage between all elements of the Logo.
The Logo must not be stretched or compressed horizontally or vertically, or distorted in any way.
The Logo may not be translated or otherwise localized into any other language.
No Logo may be used in any way that mischaracterizes any relationship between the halal-certified company and the American Halal Foundation, nor in any manner that is false or misleading.
No Logo may be used or displayed as part of a name of a product or service of a company other than the American Halal Foundation.
The Company will not obtain any right, title, or interest in the Logo through its use of the Logo except for the rights expressly granted under the AHF Halal Agreement.
The Company may not assign or sub-assign the license to apply the logo without the express written consent of the American Halal Foundation.
No Logo may be used in any manner that discredits American Halal Foundation or tarnishes its reputation and goodwill; infringes, dilutes, depreciates the value, or impairs the rights of American Halal Foundation in the Logos; is connected with illegal, defamatory, libelous, obscene or objectionable materials; violates the trademark, copyright, or any other intellectual property rights of others; or violates any law, regulations, or other public policy.
The Logo shall be displayed only in the appropriate form and size, in its original form, with no alterations to design or lettering.
Original form, proportions & lettering
No horizontal or vertical scaling
No skewing or warping of the form
Sufficient contrast with the background
Use the Logo in AHF brand colors (black or green), or in your company's brand colors, provided there is sufficient contrast with the background and consistent color usage across all elements of the Logo.
Every approved version of the Logo, in print-ready and digital formats. Applying it on products still requires an active AHF certificate and written label approval.
The mark with the AHF Certified wordmark - for packaging and collateral.
The mark with "Halal" underneath - the clearest consumer-facing version.
The original AHF seal - only for labels approved before the rebrand.
Before printing: every application of the Logo must be pre-approved in writing by AHF. Send your label artwork to your account executive.
Four steps from active certification to a compliant logo on your packaging.
Your AHF halal certificate must be current and active.
Send your product label or artwork to your account executive for approval.
Receive written approval plus the complete set of official logo files.
Place the Logo following the form, size and color rules above.
The use of the halal logo is not allowed for companies with expired, suspended, or cancelled halal certificates.
A short form. No sales call unless you ask. We'll review your product and reply with a clear roadmap.
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