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Introduction

Certification is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “proof or a document proving that someone is qualified for a particular job, or that something is of good quality”.

 

In Halal sense the Halal Certificate is a document that provides an assurance that the products and services offered for Muslim population, in particular, are in compliance with the requirements of Islamic law. It is basically a process which ensures the features and quality of the products being certified are in accordance with the rules or Standards established by relevant Competent Authority. The expected end result of a Halal Certificate is that the products and services to be certified can use of the Halal mark.

 

Typically a Halal Certification is conducted by an independent accredited body and covers products and their components, services, people and systems.

Benefits of a Halal Certification

  • Halal certification is an important requirement of Muslim importing countries and some importers in Non-Muslim countries.
  • The Halal market continues to grow worldwide and the Companies can attain a larger market share due to Halal Certification.
  • To use the term Halal in Food sector, a product must be Halal certified according to Pakistan Halal Standard PS: 3733 for Halal Food Management System
  • Minhaj Halal Certification has developed and implemented procedures in compliance with the requirements of Halal Standards (Pakistan Standard for Halal Certification).
  • Re-certification is easy in case the term of Halal Certificate expires.
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Halal Certificate as a Specific Document

The Minhaj Halal Certification issues a Halal Certificate for a specific product or service for a specific duration. This type of certificate signifies that the listed product or products meet the Halal Standard i.e. PS 3733 for Halal Food Management System Requirements for any organization in the food chain. The MHC issues such a certificate for a specified quantity (batch certificate) of the product designed for a particular distributor or importer.

 

Periodic Certification The Minhaj Halal Certification issues the certificate for a specific period.; It can not be renewed automatically. Any such renewal is subject to passing the annual inspection, through Halal compliance in accordance with the PS 3733 for Halal Food Management System Requirements for any organization in the food chain.

Halal Certification Procedure

COMPONENTS

MHC Halal Certification services comprise of two components i.e. religious and technical as follows:

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Halal Certification Process

The Halal Certification process typically includes on-site audits and standardized testing and inspections. Once a Certificate has been delivered, it is maintained through regular audits.

A typical Certification Process cycle comprises of:

  • 01Application Submission by Client Application could be sent to Minhaj Halal Certification (Pvt) Ltd from our website or “Application Form” can be downloaded and dispatched to our postal address, which is Address: Minhaj Halal Certification (Pvt) Ltd. Minhaj University Road, Township, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan Phone: 042-35142024.
  • 02Available Documentation Evaluation After receiving application form, MHC representatives facilitate further documentation. Clients are asked relevant information about the product and services. Documentation of client is reviewed.
  • 03Checking Conformity with Published Standards Clients request is reviewed under the accreditation standards. On the basis of findings further information can be exchanged with clients in verbal or written communication.
  • 04On-site Inspections of the Halal Lead Auditors MHC appointed Halal Lead Auditors visit on-site for inspection. This arrangement is done in collaboration with client.
  • 05Evaluation Report and Recommendation for Halal Certification Halal Lead Auditors develop evaluation report and this report is presented to Shariah Compliance Committee where a panel lead by Mufti-e-Azam reviews the evaluation report in context with Muslim Shariah Laws. Chairman Minhaj Halal Certification issues Certificate upon recommendation of Shariah Compliance Committee.
  • 06Post Certification Surveillance Since every Halal Certification Body has certain rights against use of its trademark Halal logo and Certification. After the Certificate of Halal is issued to any particular company or individual for any products or services, MHC conduct post certification monitoring visits to regulate its already agreed terms and conditions for use of MHC logo and rights obtained for relevant product and services.
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