HALAL
HALAL
Halal Certification
Halal Certification
According to Islamic Shariah Laws, only Halal certified products can be used and consumed by Muslims. Halal term is applicable for food products, meat products cosmetics, food ingredients and food contact materials as well as pharmaceutical products. Halal certified products do not contain products and by-products of swine/pork, animals which are not properly slaughtered, alcoholic drinks and intoxicants, carnivorous animals and raptors, blood and its by products, food containing gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, and flavors.
What is HALAL certification?
Singapore Muis Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ) is a system-based and proactive approach towards achieve Halal Certification. Halal Certificate gives assurance that the products are thoroughly checked in accordance with the Islamic Shariah Laws by the concerned board. It is necessary for the producers to ensure their products sell/export are Halal certified with Halal seal to be accept and buy by Halal consumers/buyers.
HalMQ, a system based Halal requirements that is benchmarked against international ISO and HACCP standard, has since been made compulsory by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore (Muis) for compliance by all Muis Halal applicants/certificates holders effective 1 January 2010 to meet rising expectations of Muslim consumers and ensure Halal compliance.
Why is Halal certification important?
Why is Halal certification important?
Organization with Halal certificate can sell/publish their halal products in the market easily. This is because Halal consumer accept only the products only if it is Halal certified. With HalMQ, it enhances the Halal compliance of organization as a more structured and systematic approach has been implemented, which further increase the credibility of Singapore Halal certification.
HalMQ Certification Process
Step 1:
Desktop Audit
Step 1:
Desktop Audit
Application of HALAL certification online. Auditor will assess the application and request further information if needed through shortcoming notification/Request for Action.
Step 2:
Request for Action
Step 2:
Request for Action
Applicant to submit the requested information in the system before the deadline via License One.
Step 3:
Audit Inspection
Step 3:
Audit Inspection
Conduct internal audit/review to constantly re-evaluate the system and promote continuous improvement process.
Stage 4:
Recommendation and Approval
Stage 4:
Recommendation and Approval
Auditor will recommend the application to Muis upon compliance to Muis Halal Certification Conditions.
Stage 5:
Post Certification
Stage 5:
Post Certification
Applicant to update Muis by submitting a Change/Amend application if there is any changes to their Halal team, Muslim staff, supplier, products or ingredients/raw materials.
Training for Halal Certification
- Halal Training
- Halal Training
- Developing & Implementing to Singapore Muis Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ)
- Developing & Implementing to Singapore Muis Halal Quality Management System (HalMQ)
- Halal Slaughtering Course (Theory)
- Halal Slaughtering Course (Theory)
What does an ISO consultant do?
Our consultants team have vast experience partnering with organizations of all sizes and from all sectors and can provide the resources you need for successful Halal certification. To achieve HalMQ Certification in your company, our ISO Consultant consider your specific requirements and perspectives and guide your through the process with following these steps:
Step 1:
Site visit to understand your business operation and product/nature of business.
Site visit to understand your business operation and product/nature of business.
Step 2:
Site consultation and preparation of documents to ensure compliance with 10 Principles of HalMQ.
Site consultation and preparation of documents to ensure compliance with 10 Principles of HalMQ.
Step 3:
Identify Halal threats and control measures.
Identify Halal threats and control measures.
Step 4:
Determine Halal Assurance Points (HAPs), allowable limits and prescribed practices.
Determine Halal Assurance Points (HAPs), allowable limits and prescribed practices.
Step 5:
Advise on monitoring system for each HAP.
Advise on monitoring system for each HAP.
Step 6:
Establish corrective actions for each HAP system for continual improvement as well as ensure product/services safety.
Establish corrective actions for each HAP system for continual improvement as well as ensure product/services safety.
Step 7:
Support individual departments on their documentation and record keeping system.
Support individual departments on their documentation and record keeping system.
Step 8:
Conduct pre-certification audit to verify readiness of your organization for Certification.
Conduct pre-certification audit to verify readiness of your organization for Certification.
Step 9:
Conduct review on the Halal system to ensure suitability of the Halal system.
Conduct review on the Halal system to ensure suitability of the Halal system.
Step 10:
Support during certification and post-certification to close-up any audit findings to ensure smooth and successful certification.
Support during certification and post-certification to close-up any audit findings to ensure smooth and successful certification.
