Halal Certification in Mexico

Halal Certification Requirements in Mexico

The certification process is overseen by recognized halal certification bodies, such as the American Halal Foundation (AHF). These are the key requirements for halal certification in Mexico:

• Compliance with halal standards: Your products must meet established halal standards, such as those of the World Halal Food Council. This includes making sure all ingredients, processing methods, and handling procedures meet halal requirements.
• Proper slaughter practices (for meat products): For meat and poultry products, halal certification requires animals to be slaughtered according to Islamic rites, including specific rules for the slaughter method and hygiene. Only staff trained and certified in halal slaughter methods may do this, and the whole process must be supervised and documented.
• Segregation of halal and non-halal products: There must be a clear separation between halal and non-halal products across the supply chain. This applies to storage, transport, production lines, and even the staff who handle the different types of products.
• Sanitation and hygiene standards: Manufacturing facilities must meet strict hygiene and sanitation standards. This includes using approved cleaning products, making sure equipment is thoroughly cleaned with no non-halal residue, and keeping the production environment clean.
• Halal Assurance System: Companies must implement a Halal Assurance System (HAS), which sets out the procedures and controls that keep halal integrity through the whole production process. This system includes internal audits, staff training on halal requirements, and ongoing monitoring to stay in compliance.