Airline catering companies seek halal certification to meet the needs of all their passengers in the global market. Apply for halal certification in just 5 minutes.
Your AHF certification is recognized by these government bodies and accreditation councils, with no duplicate audits and no separate fees.
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 ArabiaBelow is a detailed overview of the halal certification requirements for airline catering companies.
Facilities must be designed to prevent cross-contamination between halal and non-halal foods. This involves separate storage areas, preparation zones, and utensils dedicated exclusively to halal meal preparation. Equipment and utensils must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to halal standards before use.
Specific points in the catering process must be identified as critical to maintaining halal compliance. These include receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, and packaging stages.
Staff involved in the preparation and handling of halal meals must undergo training on halal principles and practices. This training is part of the facility audit, which also includes document verification and a facility walkthrough.
AHF halal standards require airline caterers to undergo regular audits and inspections to ensure continued compliance with halal standards. These audits assess all aspects of the catering process, from ingredient sourcing to final meal packaging.
Accurate records of all ingredients, suppliers, and processing steps must be maintained to provide traceability. This allows any issues of non-compliance to be traced back to the source and corrected swiftly.
Providing halal meals as part of the standard menu eliminates the need for pre-ordering special meals, making the process seamless for both the airline and passengers.
Airline catering companies seek halal certification to meet passenger needs in the global market. The Muslim travel market is estimated to be worth billions annually.
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.
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With a growing number of Muslim travelers worldwide, airlines need to cater to halal dietary needs. Providing halal meals as part of the standard menu offering eliminates the need for pre-ordering special meals.
Halal-certified meal offerings let airline caterers work with airlines to reach the Muslim travel market, estimated to be worth billions annually, including Muslim travelers who prioritize halal food options.
