Definition

It means what ALLAH legislates for Muslims as per the Holy Qur’an, and the practices (Sunnah) of honorable Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

The document endorses that product or service or systems identified match the provisions of Islamic rules regarding the Halal aspects and include: Halal slaughtering certificates, Halal certificates for facilities and farms, slaughterhouses and facilities classified as "Halal" certificates of food components, food additives and ingredients containing meat and essences, rennet, gelatin, fat and animal oils and their derivatives.

An approved mark/ logo that is granted to the Halal product/service or management system which comply to this standard.

A process undertaken by a Halal certification body to assess the competence of specific product or services, based on particular standard(s) and/or other normative documents.

An expression of dissatisfaction by any person or organization, to a Halal certification body, where a response is expected.

Rendering the right of use of mark ineffective for a specified period by the decision of the Halal certification body in relation to the Halal certificate previously granted.

A person or a legal entity who applies for certification of Halal for a product/service.

A certified person or a legal entity who supplies the product/service or management system as per the halal requirements.