What is halal certification?

Halal certification is an independent assessment and determination of a product’s compliance with the international halal standards adhered to by 2 billion consumers globally. To obtain halal certification, get in touch.

Who conducts halal certification?

Halal certification is carried out by internationally accredited organizations such as the American Halal Foundation (AHF). The process involves specialized committees and qualified auditor(s) who ensure that facilities and products meet halal standards.

Halal is the primary consumption guideline adhered to by 2 billion halal consumers globally. The halal laws are derived from Islamic teachings and are meant to protect physical and spiritual wellness.

How much does halal certification cost?

1. The Number of facilities 2. The Number of products 3. The complexity of products (from a halal standpoint) 4. Applicant classification (meat processor, private label brand, ingredient manufacturer, etc.) To obtain a quote, get in touch.

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Q: How do I obtain halal certification of my product that is manufactured under a private label with a third-party manufacturer?

AHF is a global leader in halal private label certifications. Learn more about the private label certification process here.

AHF Halal Certification helps U.S. companies meet domestic buyer demand and export to 180+ countries. Companies prefer AHF for our streamlined 3-step certification process and ability to combine Halal with GMP, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Vegan.

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AHF’s Global Accreditations

American Halal Foundation (AHF) is ISO 17065-aligned and accredited by leading global halal authorities, including BPJPH (Indonesia), JAKIM (Malaysia), EIAC (United Arab Emirates), GAC (Saudi Arabia), CICOT (Thailand), MUIS (Singapore), WHFC, and many others. This makes the single AHF halal certificate internationally recognized and accepted worldwide.

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The AHF Halal Certification Process

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Start by filling out a simple online application. Your AHF Account Executive will review your products, ingredients, and facility details to ensure eligibility for halal certification. Upon preliminary qualification

Documentation & Facility Audit

Your certification process includes two key audits:

a) Documentation Audit: We review your ingredient lists, product formulations, supply chain documents, and facility SOPs before the audit.

b) Facility Audit: AHF auditor performs a facility audit.

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Certification

Within 48 hours of completing the facility audit, AHF issues your halal certificate.

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Easily add products or facilities anytime
Companies can get halal-certified in as little as 4-weeks under the Expedited Program.

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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.

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What is Halal?

A useful heuristic is “Everything is halal except ABCD IS haram”.

Alcohol (ethyl) and all types of intoxicants/drugs

Blood – flowing or congealed

Carnivorous animals

Dead meat – meat that is not slaughtered according to Islamic slaughtering rites

I- Food immolate unto idols

S- Swine and all swine derivatives

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AHF vs Other Halal Certifiers

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Feature	American Halal Foundation(AHF)	Other Certifiers
Global Access	One AHF Audit and Certificate accepted across 180+ countries.	Limited access — most certifiers rely on local partners, often requiring companies to undergo multiple halal audits for multiple countries.
Accreditations & Approvals	All major accreditations + ISO-17065 aligned.	Many lack key accreditations.
Integrated Audit Solutions	Bundle Halal with GMP, Vegan + Gluten-Free + Non-GMO in a single audit.	No integration with your existing quality systems (GMP, HACCP, ISO, GFSI).
Speed & Efficiency	Fast-track certification in as little as 4-Weeks.	Slower approval processes
Market Trust	Preferred by global brands, exporters, and regulators.	Lesser-known certifiers face credibility issues.
Client Centric Support	Dedicated certification team. New requests processed in under 48 hours.	Limited or no ongoing compliance support.
Highest Integrity Halal Standards	AHF Halal Standards uphold the highest integrity of Halal Integrity.	No baseline interpretations, leaving potential gaps in compliance.
Cost Tranparency	Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.	Ambiguous pricing and unexpected costs.

Companies That Grew With AHF

Case Study: Garuda Internationals Inc. Growth Through Halal Certification

Learn how Garuda Internationals Inc. gained a competitive edge with AHF’s seamless halal certification process, enhancing brand value and customer satisfaction

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Case Study: Cascade Foods’ Growth Through Halal Certification

Learn how Cascade Foods gained a competitive edge with AHF’s seamless halal certification process, enhancing brand value and customer satisfaction

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In Numbers

Billion+

In New Business Generated through AHF Certification

Million+

Food service meals halal-certified

Countries with AHF certified companies

10K

In Products Certified

FAQ

What is a broad guideline for assessing the qualification of a product as “halal”?

The halal philosophy can be understood in simple terms with the following acronym; “Everything is halal except ABCD IS haram”.

A- Alcohol (ethyl) and all types of intoxicants/drugs
B- Blood – flowing or congealed
C- Carnivorous animals
D- Dead meat – meat that is not slaughtered according to Islamic slaughtering rites
I- Food immolate unto idols
S- Swine and all swine derivatives

Does AHF have any application fees for the qualification of halal products?

No, there are no halal application fees at AHF. AHF’s technical staff will evaluate your products at no cost and with no obligations.

How long does the halal certification process take?

The American Halal Foundation’s efficient system of technical evaluation, auditing, and issuing halal certificates (AHF) allows clients to achieve halal certification, on average, within three weeks. Many businesses contact us for a quick turnaround with their halal certification to hit firm deadlines for proposal submittal, pending government contracts, or other urgent needs.

Can products be added during the halal certification period?

Yes, products may be added at any time during the halal certification period. To add products to your Halal Product Certificate contact your account executive with your request and the details regarding the additional product you seek to add. Your account executive will then guide you to successfully adding the products that qualify as halal to your Halal Product Certificate.

Are kosher-certified products also halal by default?

Kosher-certified products cannot be considered halal by default. Although Jewish dietary laws of kashrut share commonalities with halal, they allow for certain ingredients such as alcohol that are strictly forbidden according to Islamic law. Additionally, the rules that govern animal derivates differ in various aspects.

How do I obtain halal certification of my product that is manufactured under a private label with a third-party manufacturer?

AHF is the global leader in halal private label certifications. Learn more about the private label certification process here.

Tired of Redundant Audits? Bundle Your Halal Audit With Others.

At AHF, we believe certification should work for your operations, not against them. That’s why our integrated audit lets us certify your facility for Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, and GMP in a single audit.

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Get Internationally Recognized Halal Certification in Weeks.

Inspiring Trust For

See Your Path to Certification

Connect with a Halal Certification expert.

AHF’s Global Accreditations

The AHF Halal Certification Process

Apply

Documentation & Facility Audit

Certification

Testimonials

Renee Al jassani

Quality Assurance Supervisor

What is Halal?

Halal Certification Explainer

AHF vs Other Halal Certifiers

Companies That Grew With AHF

Case Study: Garuda Internationals Inc. Growth Through Halal Certification

Case Study: Cascade Foods’ Growth Through Halal Certification

In Numbers

FAQ

Tired of Redundant Audits? Bundle Your Halal Audit With Others.

Speak to a Halal Expert

Get the answers you need.

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Member of World Halal Food Council

International Halal Accreditation & Recognition

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