Consuming halal is an integral part of Islamic identity, spiritual well-being, and tradition. Federal and state food programs often have complex dictates that require flexibility and experience to navigate.
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 ArabiaAHF works with correctional institutions, food assistance programs, and military meal programs to qualify vendors, document cooking and handling protocols, and keep meals in line with international halal standards.
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (2000) secures inmates' liberty to religious freedom. Many state and federal institutions serve halal meals to practicing Muslims who request them.
Correctional facilities generally procure by Competitive Annual Tenders, Competitive Opportunity Tenders, and Direct Procurement Tenders.
Main challenges are the certification status of vendors and the vetting of meat and non-meat ingredients. AHF helps administrative staff qualify vendors and establish procurement standards from its vendor and ingredient database.
Contamination at receiving, staging, processing, cooking, storage, or transportation would change meals from halal to haram. Where halal and haram meals are both served, protocols and sanitation must be in effect.
AHF works with facilities nationally to build documented programs to international halal standards and trains those responsible for cooking and handling. An effective program prevents litigation and inspires trust.
It can be challenging to ascertain if a vendor is genuinely qualified and if the meals they provide follow halal dietary guidelines. Meals often contain ingredients that are not certified, and the vendor may also produce pork-based products.
AHF has certified over 5 million halal meals for COVID-19 food assistance programs and certifies SOPAKCO as a national leader in MRE manufacturing for emergency and military applications.
AHF has worked with several agencies so stakeholders across the supply chain can have confidence in the halal compliance of the meals they serve.
AHF helps administrative staff qualify vendors, vet ingredients, and establish procurement standards from its database of vendors and qualified and disqualified ingredients.
AHF certifies SOPAKCO as a national leader in MRE manufacturing for emergency and military applications.
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Consuming halal is an integral part of the identity of those who adhere to the tenets of Islam. It is related to spiritual well-being, the basis of acceptance of prayer, and an essential element of the Islamic tradition.
Government institutions on both the federal and state level often have very complex and unique dictates in their food programs that require flexibility and experience to navigate. AHF has worked with several agencies to help them deliver confidence to stakeholders across the supply chain.
