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Halal Certification Process

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The halal certification procedure includes various steps from registration and application submission, document verification, field audits, product testing, halal determination, to the issuance of halal certificates. Each step is carried out carefully to ensure that certified products meet all applicable halal requirements, providing assurance to Muslim consumers that the products are safe and comply with Islamic law.

Registration and Application Submission

The steps for registration and application submission include:

  1. Filling out the Application Form: The company must fill out the halal certification application form provided by the halal certification body (LSH). The application form must include complete information about the company, products, raw materials, production processes, and the halal assurance system implemented.
  2. Gathering Supporting Documents: Halal certificates for raw materials, flow diagrams of the production process, policies and procedures for the halal assurance system, business licensing documents (NIB, NPWP, etc.), and documents appointing halal supervisors and their qualifications.
  3. Submitting the Application: Submitting the application and the completed and gathered documents to the halal certification body.
  4. Payment of Fees: Making payment for the certification fees set by the certification body.

Document Verification

The steps for document verification include:

  1. Verification of Document Completeness: The certification body checks the completeness and validity of the documents submitted by the company.
  2. Document Evaluation: The certification body conducts an in-depth evaluation of the submitted documents to ensure that all halal requirements are met.
  3. Notification of Verification Results: The certification body notifies the company of the document verification results, including any documents that need to be corrected or completed.

Field Audit

The steps for field audits include:

  1. Audit Scheduling: The certification body arranges an audit schedule with the company. The audit schedule notification is communicated to the company.
  2. Conducting the Audit: Halal auditors from the certification body conduct on-site inspections at the company's production facilities. The audit includes examinations of the production process, equipment, cleanliness, and halal compliance with the halal assurance system.
  3. Audit Reporting: After the audit, auditors prepare a report containing the audit results and findings.

Product Testing

The steps for product testing include:

  1. Sample Collection: Halal auditors collect product samples for testing.
  2. Laboratory Testing: The samples are sent to the laboratory to undergo halal testing to ensure they do not contain any haram (forbidden) ingredients.
  3. Results Notification: The certification body notifies the company of the results of the halal testing.

Halal Determination

The steps for halal determination include:

  1. Halal Committee Meeting: The certification body conducts a halal committee meeting to determine whether the product is halal based on the audit results, testing, and all documents.
  2. Issuing Halal Certificate: If the product meets all halal requirements, the certification body issues a halal certificate.
  3. Reevaluation: The certification body schedules periodic evaluations to ensure that companies continue to meet halal standards.
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Halal Certification Requirements

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The requirements for halal certification encompass the entire production chain, from the selection of raw materials, production processes, storage, packaging, to distribution. Proper implementation of the halal assurance system ensures that the products produced are not only halal but also thayyib, providing assurance to Muslim consumers about the safety and quality of the products they consume.

Raw Materials and Additives

Requirements for Raw Materials and Additives include:

  1. Compliance with Sharia: All raw materials and additives used in production must be halal and not contain any haram substances. These materials must be free from contamination by haram substances during storage and processing.
  2. Halal Certification: Each raw material and additive must have a valid halal certificate from an accredited halal certification body.
  3. Source of Materials: Raw materials must come from halal sources. For example, the meat used must come from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law.
  4. Documentation: Producers must maintain complete documentation regarding raw materials and additives, including halal certificates, invoices, and supplier data.

Production Process

Requirements for the Production Process include:

  1. Site Selection: Production facilities must be designed to prevent cross-contamination between halal and non-halal products. Areas used for halal production must be separate and clearly marked.
  2. Cleaning and Sanitation: All equipment and machinery used in halal production must be cleaned according to Sharia procedures before use. This is to ensure that no haram residues remain.
  3. Supervision: The production process must be supervised by a competent halal supervisor to ensure compliance with halal standards.
  4. Process Documentation: Producers must document each step in the production process, from receiving raw materials to packaging the final product.

Storage and Packaging

Requirements for Storage and Packaging include:

  1. Separate Storage: Halal products must be stored separately from non-halal products to prevent cross-contamination. Storage areas must be clearly marked.
  2. Halal Packaging: The packaging materials used must be halal and not contain any haram substances. The packaging must also ensure the integrity of the halal products during storage and distribution.
  3. Labeling: Every halal product must be clearly labeled indicating its halal status. The label should include information about the halal certificate and the issuing body.
  4. Temperature and Storage Conditions: Products must be stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their quality and halal status, including proper temperature settings.

Distribution and Transportation

Requirements for Distribution and Transportation include:

  1. Halal Transportation: Vehicles used to transport halal products must be clean and not used for transporting haram products. If vehicles are used for various products, strict cleaning procedures must be followed before using them for halal products.
  2. Transportation Documentation: Every shipment of halal products must be well documented, including information about the vehicle, delivery route, and storage conditions during transportation.
  3. Distribution Supervision: The distribution process must be supervised to ensure products remain in halal condition until they reach consumers.
  4. Product Security: Measures must be taken to protect halal products from contamination or damage during transportation.

Halal Assurance System

Requirements for the Halal Assurance System include:

  1. Halal Policy: The company must have a clear policy regarding its commitment to the halal status of its products. This policy should be approved and supported by top management.
  2. Halal Supervisor: Appointment of a halal supervisor responsible for overseeing the implementation of the halal assurance system and ensuring compliance with halal standards.
  3. Training and Education: All employees involved in the production, storage, and distribution of halal products must receive training on halal principles and relevant procedures.
  4. Internal Audits: The company must conduct periodic internal audits to ensure the halal assurance system functions effectively and in accordance with established standards.
  5. Documentation and Records: All activities related to halal production must be well documented. This documentation should be available for external audits and inspections by halal certification bodies.