American Halal Foundation (AHF) is an internationally accredited and recognized as well as USDA listed halal certification body operating in Utah. Over the past four decades, AHF has become the most recognized symbol of halal certification across food & beverage, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals all over the U.S.
Everything is halal except for ABCD, which is considered non-halal (haram):
Utah manufactures a large share of the country's dietary supplements. Those products face halal registration requirements in the exact markets where the category is growing fastest.
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Utah hosts one of the largest supplement manufacturing clusters in the country. Gelatin capsules, glycerin and magnesium stearate lead the review.
Wellness and personal care brands based here sell into Southeast Asia and the Gulf, where halal registration is often mandatory.
Snack, beverage and prepared food producers supply national retail.
Processors across the northern counties supply regional and export buyers.
Home to one of the largest dietary supplement manufacturing clusters - in the United States.
A national center - for direct selling and wellness brands.
Among the fastest growing state economies - in the country.
Salt Lake City serves - as a western logistics and distribution hub.
Supplement exports increasingly target markets - requiring halal registration.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food registers food and supplement manufacturers.
Utah law addresses deceptive acts in connection with consumer transactions.
Gulf and Southeast Asian regulators require halal certification before supplement products can be listed for sale.
Here's how obtaining halal certification is beneficial for companies in Utah:
Across Utah and the wider U.S., demand for halal products is accelerating, not only among Muslim consumers, but also among buyers who associate halal with quality, safety, and transparency. For many Utah-based manufacturers, halal certification has also become a practical gateway to export markets where halal compliance is mandatory or strongly preferred.
The American Halal Foundation (AHF) halal certification mark serves as a clear signal of verified halal compliance, product integrity, and hygienic manufacturing practices. Displaying this certification helps brands build immediate trust and differentiate themselves from non-certified competitors.
Halal-certified products are gaining priority across grocery retail, foodservice, and e-commerce platforms. AHF certification helps manufacturers stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape, supporting placement, buyer confidence, and broader domestic and international reach.
American Halal Foundation (AHF) is a leading globally accredited Halal certification provider - with over $1 Billion + in revenue growth achieved by businesses through its certifications.
The north star of AHF certification is Universal Consumer Acceptance. AHF uniquely certifies to the highest halal standards acceptable to all 2 billion halal consumers.
Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)
Indonesia
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)
Malaysia
World Halal Food Council (WHFC)
Global
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
Thailand
GCC Accreditation Center (GAC)
Saudi Arabia
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)
Singapore
Saudi Halal CenterSaudi Arabia
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH)IndonesiaThe Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)MalaysiaWorld Halal Food Council (WHFC)GlobalThe Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)ThailandGCC Accreditation Center (GAC)Saudi ArabiaMajlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)SingaporeSaudi Halal CenterSaudi ArabiaSaudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)Saudi ArabiaHalal certification delivers a scalable competitive advantage nationwide, well beyond Utah's borders. For early adopters, halal certification has already proven to be a strategic differentiator, opening doors to new retail, foodservice, and export opportunities. To learn more about the halal certification process and requirements in Utah, connect with AHF by calling +1 (630) 759-4981 or by completing the form below.
Tampa, September 11, 2026. The American Halal Foundation (AHF) has received accreditation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Saudi Halal Center, which operates under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). With this decision, halal certificates issued by AHF are accepted for products exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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