Halal certification – procedure for confirming the conformity of products, processes, services or Halal systems, through which the HCB provides documental proof that the products, processes, services or the Halal system comply with the requirements of the canons of Islam and regulatory documents in the area of Halal.
GulfTIC-ICSC "Halal" LLC, at the initiative of the applicant, under the terms of the agreement on the provision of certification services, carries out confirmation of the conformity of products with the requirements of the canons of Islam contained in the international Halal standards GSO 2055-1:2015, UAE.S 2055-1:2015, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 993:2015, UAE.S 993:2022, GSO 2055-4:2021, UAE.S 2055-4:2021, OIC/SMIIC 4:2018.
Halal Certification Body GulfTIC-ICSC "Halal" LLC has approved and implemented a Quality Management System developed in accordance with the requirements of GSO 2055-2:2021, UAE.S GSO 2055-2:2021, OIC/SMIIC 2:2019 standards.
A document confirming compliance with the requirements of a Halal certification body is a Quality Manual which:
- defines the area of application of the management system created to implement the Quality Policy of "GulfTIC-ICSC "Halal" LLC when carrying out activities to confirm the conformity of products/services to Halal and (or) the processes of production of products/services to Halal;
- informs HCB employees about the purposes, tasks, distribution of responsibilities, process and procedures of the management system, and also serves as support in the implementation of the assigned tasks.
The requirements of this QM are mandatory for all staff members of the HCB, as well as those involved in the work to confirm the conformity of products/services and their production processes to Halal requirements.
Halal product codes and categories under GSO 2055 - 2:2021/ Amd1:2024
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Halal Certification Process according to Standards
GSO 2055-1:2015, UAE.S 2055-1:2015, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 993:2015, UAE.S 993:2022, GSO 2055-4:2021, UAE.S 2055-4:2021, OIC/SMIIC 4:2018.
1.Application submission and analysis
● Submission by the Applicant of an application, certified by an authorized representative, Appendix No. 1 and Form 2, together with the required documentation, to "GulfTIC-ICSC "Halal" LLC (to obtain the current version of the application, please contact us using the contact information provided on the website).
● Analysis of the application and the documents attached to it, verification of the ingredients specified in the application.
● Request of additional documentation (if necessary).
● Conclusion of an Agreement with the Applicant upon positive application review results. Payment of the fee under the Agreement by the Applicant.
2. Audit (Stage 1)
● Preparation and submission of the audit program and Stage 1 audit plan to the Applicant.
● Preparation of the documentation required for the Stage 1 audit.
● Assessment of compliance of the Applicant's Halal system with the requirements of the selected certification standard (GSO 2055-1:2015, UAE.S 2055-1:2015, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 993:2015, UAE.S 993:2022, GSO 2055-4:2021, UAE.S 2055-4:2021, OIC/SMIIC 4:2018.).
● Dissemination of the results of the first stage of the audit to the Applicant, including the preparation of a Report and a List of Problem Areas (if identified).
● The Applicant provides the necessary evidence of the rectification of the identified problem areas within the specified timeframe.
● Evaluation of the effectiveness of the corrective actions taken by the Applicant.
● Decision on conducting the second stage of the audit.
3. Audit (Stage 2)
● Preparation and submission of an audit plan to the Applicant.
● Conducting an audit and assessing the Applicant's compliance with the Halal system requirements and their conformity with the requirements of the selected certification standard (GSO 2055-1:2015, UAE.S 2055-1:2015, OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 993:2015, UAE.S 993:2022, GSO 2055-4:2021, UAE.S 2055-4:2021, OIC/SMIIC 4:2018.).
● Dissemination of the results of the second stage audit to the Applicant, including the preparation of a Report and a List of Nonconformities (if identified).
● The Applicant provides the necessary evidence of the rectification of the identified nonconformities within the specified timeframe.
● Evaluation of the effectiveness of the corrective actions taken by the Applicant.
4. Certification Decision
● The Certification Council makes a decision to issue a Halal certificate after the audit team confirms the applicant's effective implementation of all corrective actions related to the identified nonconformities.
● The Halal certificate is issued and valid for three years, subject to timely periodic assessments of the applicant's Halal system.
For more information on the certification process, document requirements, and technical requirements for halal certification, you can contact us through contact information provided on the website
Halal Certification Body (hereinafter referred to as HCB), through a signed bilateral Certification Agreement, requires that the certified applicant:
- followed the requirements of the HCB when referring to the status of their Halal certification in the means of communication (Internet, brochures or advertisements, or in other documents);
- has not made or allowed any misleading claims regarding its Halal certification;
- does not use or allow the use of the document issued as a result of Halal certification, or any part of it in any way that is misleading;
- when canceling its Halal certification, stop using all advertising materials containing a link to Halal certification;
- made changes to all promotional materials in case of reduction of the scope of Halal certification;
- does not allow the use of a reference to the certification of its Halal system in such a way that it was implied that the HCB certified a product (including a service) Halal or a process;
- does not allow the interpretation that Halal certification applies to activities and sites that are not covered by the scope of Halal certification;
- has not used its Halal certification in a way that damages the reputation of the HCB and/or the Halal certification system and results in a loss of public trust.
- does not allow the use of the Halal mark in laboratory tests, calibration or inspection reports or in certificates.
The HCB, as part of the periodic assessment of the Halal system, monitors ownership and takes action in case of incorrect references to the status of Halal certification or the use of misleading documents issued as a result of Halal certification, Halal mark or audit reports.
Payment and cost of certification works
Halal Certification Body (hereinafter referred to as HCB) is able to demonstrate that a risk assessment has been carried out and measures are in place to fulfill obligations arising from activities in each of the areas of activity in which it operates.
The head of HCB is responsible for ensuring a stable financial position of HCB and makes the decisions on resource support, including the decisions to cover obligations arising in the course of activities. This is confirmed by the contract (policy) for liability insurance of HCB.
HCB has the necessary production facilities, technical base, and financial resources necessary to maintain its performance.
HCB does not have joint commercial interests with applicants and does not conduct general business activities in the area of development and production of products (provision of services) corresponding to the scope of certification.
The personnel and management of HCB are free from any commercial, financial or other pressures that could affect the results of the Halal certification activities.
The funding for the activities of HCB is carried out at the expense of funds received from their activities on Halal certification.
Payment for Halal certification works is carried out by the applicant in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on the basis of an agreement with the applicant.
Payment for Halal certification works is made regardless of its results. The cost of Halal certification work for each specific applicant is determined on the basis of the time limits for their implementation, established by the labor intensity of Halal certification work in accordance with the requirements of GSO 2055-2, UAE.S GSO 2055-2, OIC / SMIIC 2 standards.
The certification body has a procedure for managing complaints and appeals (presented in particular in QMS.PO.H.02.20 Regulation on the Complaints and Appeals Committee), submitted to the certification body, which provides for requirements for registering and tracking complaints and appeals, as well as measures for their resolution. The Complaints and Appeals Committee is responsible for handling complaints and appeals.
A summary of the complaints and appeals process is provided below:
The issuance of a Halal certificate body (hereinafter referred to as CB) is accompanied by the signing of bilateral Halal Certification Agreement, which specifies the conditions for the use by certified applicants of the Halal mark used in Halal certification.
Within the framework of the signed bilateral Halal Certification Agreement, the certified applicant (certificate holder), in particular, must:
- ensure the stability of the functioning of the Halal system;
- ensure compliance with certification requirements, including making appropriate changes, when notified by the Halal certification body;
- ensure that the certified Halal system complies with the requirements of applicable Halal standards if certification is applied to current production;
- carry out marking with the Halal sign;
- do whatever it takes to:
- conducting evaluations and periodic assessments (if required), including the provision of documents and records for review, as well as access to relevant equipment, location, territory, personnel and subcontractors of the certificate holder;
- consider of complaints;
- participate of observers, if necessary.
- make claims regarding Halal certification in accordance with the scope of Halal certification;
- pay all costs associated with the implementation of the periodic assessment;
- keep a record of all complaints that come to his attention that relate to compliance with Halal certification requirements, provide these records to the Halal certification body upon request and:
- takes appropriate action in relation to such complaints and any deficiencies found in products that affect compliance with certification requirements;
- documents the actions taken.
- immediately inform the Halal certification body of any changes to the documented information of the Halal system that may affect the ability of the Halal system to continue to comply with the requirements of the standard used in the certification, as well as in cases:
- changes in legal, commercial, organizational status or form of ownership;
- changes in the organization and management (for example, a change in top management, decision makers or technical staff);
- changes in the product or method of production;
- changes in contact details and location of production;
- significant changes in the Halal system.
- keep a record of all incoming complaints (claims) to the product / service and submit information on them to the Halal certification body (with a frequency of 1 time per quarter);
- use the Halal certificate of conformity in accordance with the rules for its application and strictly in the field of activity for which it was received;
- eliminate non-conformities identified during the periodic assessment within a period not exceeding 60 days;
- comply with the requirements of the Halal certification body when referring to the status of their certification in the means of communication (Internet, brochures, promotional materials, etc.);
- not make and/or allow any misleading statements regarding the scope of the Halal system;
- upon suspension, cancellation or termination of certification, stop using all promotional materials that contain any reference to certification and take the measures required by the certification scheme (for example, returning certification documents) and any other necessary measures;
- make changes to all sources, including promotional materials, in the event of a reduction in the scope of the Halal certificate;
- provide other persons with copies of Halal certification documents, reproduced in full or as indicated in the certification scheme;
- comply with all requirements prescribed by the certification scheme regarding the use of the mark of conformity, as well as requirements for product information;
- not to allow interpretation that the Halal certificate of conformity applies to activities that are not covered by the scope of Halal certification;
- not to use product certification in a way that could damage the reputation of the Halal certification body, and not make any claims regarding the certification of its products that the Halal certification body considers misleading or inappropriate;
- agree to accept and cooperate for an unscheduled (unplanned) site assessment visit by a Halal certification body.
