Halal Training Program

The AHF Halal Training Program is a professional compliance program specifically designed for quality and regulatory teams. Developed and administered by the American Halal Foundation, a globally accredited halal certification body, this training offers quality managers and compliance professionals the same halal control framework used by real auditors.

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Program Structure

The AHF Halal Training Program is built as a practical compliance framework, not a lecture series. Every module is designed around how halal is actually audited in manufacturing plants, foodservice operations, and global supply chains.

Core Modules include:

What is Halal?
Halal Assurance System
Halal Critical Control Points (HCCPs) across procurement, production, and service
Ingredient, Supplier, and Risk Assessment
Cleaning, Sanitation, and Cross-Contamination Control
Halal Documentation, Records, and Traceability
Global Halal Standards & Regulatory
Audit Readiness, Non-Conformance Management, and Corrective Actions

Delivery format:

Live instructor-led training
Real facility and supply-chain case studies
Audit-style exercises based on AHF certification methodology
Practical tools that can be deployed immediately inside your operation

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Designed For

This halal training program is designed for professionals who are accountable for compliance, risk, and market access. Ideal participants include:

Quality & Food Safety Managers
Regulatory & Compliance Teams
Procurement & Supplier Management Teams
Manufacturing & Operations Leaders
Foodservice & Catering Operators
Exporters to halal-regulated markets

Industries served:

Food & beverage manufacturing
Ingredients & flavors
Nutraceuticals and supplements
Pharmaceuticals & cosmetics
Contract manufacturing
Foodservice, hospitality, and institutional dining

Meet Your Lead Instructor

Dr. Mazhar Hussaini

Company

American Halal Foundation

Education

Master of Science (Food & Nutrition)

Expertise

Halal Slaughter, Islamic Dietary Laws, Islamic Jurisprudence, Halal Auditing

Training/ Certifications

JAKIM Training; MUI Training; SJPH Training, GSO/UAE.S Training

About

In 1983, Mazhar Hussaini conducted one of the first formal halal audits in the United States, laying the groundwork for structured halal certification processes. Since then, Dr. Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini is a pioneering figure in the global halal movement and the President of the American Halal Foundation (AHF). With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Hussaini has been instrumental in shaping halal certification standards and practices worldwide. As an author, Mazhar Hussaini has contributed extensively to Islamic literature, focusing on dietary laws and ethical practices. His notable works include "Islamic Dietary Concepts & Practices", "The Institution of Fasting", and "My Little Book of Halal and Haram", among others. These publications serve as essential resources for understanding halal principles and their application in daily life. Under his leadership, the American Halal Foundation continues to uphold rigorous halal standards, providing certification services that are recognized globally. Dr. Hussaini's unwavering commitment to halal integrity has significantly influenced the industry's growth and consumer trust in halal-certified products. His efforts have been pivotal in ensuring that halal standards are maintained across various industries, including food production and pharmaceuticals.

The AHF Difference

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.

Universal Consumer Acceptance

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.

Internationally Accredited

AHF is internationally accredited and globally accepted. Learn more here.

Client Service

You will receive dedicated account executives dedicated to your success in achieving halal certification and beyond.

Wide Scope

AHF covers every applicable industry, from yogurt to pharmaceuticals, with our halal certification services. You can learn more here.

Efficient and Dynamic Processes

From the application to adding new products to your program, AHF has designed its processes to save you as much time as possible.

Integrative Approach

You have existing quality systems that may meet some halal program objectives. AHF removes the redundancy and seeks to integrate with your systems where possible.

Our Accreditations

World Halal Food Council (WHFC)

Global Halal Certifiers’ Council World

The Assessment Institute for Food, Drug and Cosmetic, The Indonesian Council of Ulama (LPPOM MUI)

Leading Religious Authority of the Republic of Indonesia

The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM)

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)

Testimonials

AHF has a solid understanding of the chemical industry when it comes to Halal certification. AHF and their leadership made our transition seamless and have been very cost-effective. They visited our facility for an onsite process audit and we've had zero issues when it comes to having new products evaluated for certification.

Emily Rowlette

Plant Manager

Halal certification allows our customers to trust our product. We switched to AHF because they were globally accepted and nice to work with. They take the time to understand our process and are very responsive when we have questions.

Renee Al jassani

Quality Assurance Supervisor

AHF has allowed us to build trust with the world's top Halal Airline Carriers by allowing us to present program details beyond what they have seen from other certification bodies.

Rishi Hinduja

DNATA

The efficiency with which AHF works has saved us a substantial amount of time and money. The custom solution that was created for quality controls for halal were logical and made sense in our operational structure and has not created any extreme changes to our process

Stu Blohm

Executive Vice-President

…American Halal Foundation provided a tailored program around SOPAKCO's very complex military assembly program. Through this effort SOPAKCO was able to prepare a meal configuration that met the US Government's strict standards within the price point required for our contract…

Lonnie Thompson

President

FAQ

Will this help us pass halal audits?

Yes. The training is designed around how halal audits are actually conducted. Participants learn how to build, document, and defend halal compliance in a real facility environment.

Who should attend this halal training program from our company?

Typically quality managers, regulatory teams, procurement, operations, and site leadership. Anyone responsible for supplier approval, sanitation, labeling, or audit defense will benefit.

Is this suitable for foodservice and catering companies?

Yes, the halal training program includes halal controls for kitchens, central commissaries, contract catering, and institutional foodservice operations.

Do we get a certificate?

Yes. Participants receive an AHF-issued Halal Qualified Professional certificate upon successful completion.

Can this be customized for our company?

Yes. Corporate groups can receive sector-specific modules (manufacturing, QSR, catering, pharma, cosmetics, etc.) and on-site or private virtual delivery.

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To learn more about the AHF Halal Training Program, request the full program outline, learning modules, and enrollment options to see how this training supports halal compliance, audit readiness, and global market access.

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