Halal Certification for Product Manufacturer
(Applicable Category code D, E, L, M, N as per GSO 2055-2:2015)

• The manufacturing process and product must be in line with the all the general requirements of GSO 2055-1:2055
• The company has to manage the supervision and processing of Halal product only at the manufacturing site. (as per GSO 2055-1:2015)
• The contents of raw material, processed product or additives should be Halal. The ingredients must be identical as per the list mentioned in the application form.
• It is crucial that the areas around are free of contamination. Cleaning schedules have to be correct and systematic.
• Tools should be clearly identified, organized, and kept safe during production.
• No contract manufacturing by third parties other than for Halal product.
• Packaging materials must not contain substances that are considered as najis (filthy) according to Islamic Laws and harmful to health.
• The packaging process must be done in a clean and safe way (as per GSO1694).
• Each packaging should clearly labeled or printed (asper GSO 9). This will allow for easy reading and lasting information.
  • Name and/or the brand name of the product (as stated in Halal certification)
  • Ingredients to be listed in the Metric system
  • Ingredients list
  • Name and address of the manufacturer and/or distributor, as well as trade mark.
  • Halal certification documents/declaration for third party ingredients if used in manufacturing.
• Equipment must not contain any chemicals that are believed to be najis (filthy) in accordance with Islamic Laws. They also need not be harmful or have side effects.
• The factory area must be fenced or the company/client might use a system of control that will stop animals from entering the premise.
• The maximum permissible amount of residues from ethyl alcohol (Ethanol), in food (as per GSO2538).
• Extraction solvent as well as its residual limits in the production food ingredients and food products (as as per GSO 2359)