Halal Certification

In Muslim countries it is assumed that all goods are halal.

In case of doubt a scholar (Âlim) delivers a judgment whether the product is halal or haram. For non-Muslim countries it is assumed that no product is halal. Excluded are the offers of Muslim businesses that automatically do apply as halal.

Facing the increasing global industry, this may not apply anymore. Even in Muslim countries products of all major brand manufacturers including those of non-Muslim countries are offered. Not to mention the Muslim producers and shops in non-Muslim countries. These obtain their raw materials and goods for the most part by non-Muslim vendors. For the consumer more than ever the pivotal question of halal or haram arises.
The answer to this question is given through certificates attesting that certain conditions and the requirements of the Qur’an and the Sharia are met along the entire production chain.

For exports to Muslim countries, Halal certificates are a basic requirement. The certification mostly is carried out according to the requirements of the internationally leading and most established certification authorities in Malaysia (Jakim), Indonesia (MUI), Singapore (MUIS) and the United Arab Emirates.

For products in the domestic market, a Halal certification according to uniform criteria - considering the different Islamic schools of law - would be very helpful for the consumer choice “halal” or “haram”.
This request was followed by Scholars and representatives of various Muslim organisations by developing the Qibla Food Control standard and providing it until today.

In April 2011, Muslim scholars, who accompany the Qibla Food Control standard, allied to a higher, independent surveillance and management committee, the Qibla Council.