American Halal Foundation (AHF), with international accreditations and industry-leading standards, is Texas's most trusted halal certification body. AHF provides a streamlined, integrated halal certification process that helps your business meet international halal standards.
Everything is halal except for ABCD, which is considered non-halal (haram):
Texas leads the country in cattle and in total goods exports. Both facts point the same direction for halal, since red meat and processed food are the two categories most often blocked at foreign registration.
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Texas holds the largest cattle inventory in the country and a growing share of further processing. Slaughter method, stunning parameters and line segregation are the core audit points.
Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston host large bakery, snack and prepared food operations. Many already run kosher or allergen programs that map cleanly onto halal controls.
Texas also has a number of different supplements and nutraceutical manufacturers for whom halal has become a key qualifying criteria to access local and international marketplaces.
The Gulf Coast supplies solvents, emulsifiers and excipients used across food, pharma and cosmetics. Certification here follows the ingredient into every downstream customer file.
Second largest state economy - in the United States.
Leads the nation - in cattle inventory.
Has been the top goods-exporting state - for more than two decades.
Port Houston - is among the largest US ports by total tonnage.
Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston - hold two of the fastest growing Muslim populations in the country.
Texas health authorities license food manufacturers and enforce labeling requirements at the state level. Certification documentation sits comfortably inside those existing files.
The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act covers misrepresentation of product characteristics. Unverified halal claims fall within its scope.
Gulf and Southeast Asian buyers require halal certification from an approved body before beef shipments clear. Recognition status of the certifier decides whether the container moves.
Here are top 3 reasons why manufacturers in the Texas are seeking halal certification
Texas has one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the country, including a sizable and growing Muslim consumer base. Halal certification helps brands build trust and loyalty with this important segment.
AHF halal certification is accepted by global halal authorities, enabling smooth market entry into regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa without facing any regulatory challenges.
Distributors, national retailers, and foodservice operators increasingly expect halal certification for product acceptance. AHF halal certification gives your product the credibility and compliance needed to gain shelf space.
American Halal Foundation (AHF) is a leading globally accredited Halal certification provider in Texas - 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 is now a crucial growth tool for manufacturers. With more companies in Texas getting certified, the window to stand out is closing. To learn more about halal certification in Texas or simply get started, get in touch with AHF's lone star office via +1 (630) 759-4981 or fill out 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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Indonesia has extended mandatory halal certification for specified product and service categories to October 2028. See which categories are excluded and what AHF clients should do.
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