Halal Certification
Certification that your products and processes meet halal requirements for domestic and export markets.
Halal certification confirms that a product and the process behind it comply with Islamic dietary requirements. It is issued by private certification bodies rather than by the government, and it matters commercially: several export markets require it, and a substantial domestic consumer segment looks for it.
For exporters to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa it is frequently a condition of market access rather than a marketing choice. Which certifier you use matters, because the destination market’s authority must recognise them.
What this costs
Compliance Certificate
₹10,354 plus GST
- Document Verification
- HALAL Certification
What the audit examines
Certification looks past the finished product to the whole supply chain, because contamination at any stage defeats the claim.
- Every ingredient and additive, including processing aids and carriers
- Sources of any animal-derived input, and the method of slaughter
- Absence of alcohol and of prohibited substances
- Cleaning procedures and the risk of cross-contamination on shared lines
- Segregation in storage and transport
- Packaging materials and any coatings used
- Traceability records back to the supplier
Choosing a certification body
Halal certification is issued by private bodies, and their certificates are not universally interchangeable. Importing authorities in destination countries maintain lists of certifiers they accept.
A certificate from a body the destination does not recognise is commercially worthless however rigorous the audit was. We establish the destination requirement before choosing the certifier, not afterwards.
It sits alongside food safety law
Halal certification is not a substitute for FSSAI registration or licensing, nor for export documentation. It addresses religious compliance, not food safety.
A food business will generally hold its FSSAI licence and, where exporting, its APEDA or export council registration, with halal certification in addition.
How we handle it
- 1 Establishing the requirement We confirm which certification body your destination market recognises before anything is filed.
- 2 Ingredient review Every ingredient is examined for animal-derived, alcohol-based or doubtful components, and supplier certificates obtained.
- 3 Documentation Process flows, cleaning procedures and segregation controls are documented to the standard the auditor expects.
- 4 Application The application is filed with the chosen certification body.
- 5 Audit The body audits the facility and the records. We prepare you for what will be examined.
- 6 Certificate issued The certificate is issued for the approved products, and we note the renewal and surveillance dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is halal certification mandatory in India?
No. It is voluntary domestically. It becomes effectively compulsory when an export market or a buyer requires it, which is why most applicants pursue it.
Who issues it?
Private certification bodies, not the government. Which one you use matters, because destination authorities recognise specific certifiers and reject others.
Does it replace my FSSAI licence?
No. FSSAI addresses food safety under Indian law; halal certification addresses religious compliance. A food business needs the FSSAI licence regardless.
Can vegetarian products be certified?
Yes, and many are. Vegetarian does not automatically mean halal — alcohol-based flavourings, certain emulsifiers and shared production lines can all defeat the claim.
How long is it valid?
Usually one year, with renewal after a fresh audit. Surveillance audits may also be conducted during the term.
What is not included. Government fees, statutory charges, stamp duty, court and registry fees, digital signature costs and any third-party professional charges are separate and payable at actuals. GST applies on professional fees where indicated. Prices shown are indicative and may change without notice; we confirm the total in writing before any work begins — see our terms on pricing.
Talk to us about Halal Certification
Share your requirement and our team will confirm the documents needed, the exact charges and a realistic timeline — usually the same working day.
- Expert document checking before submission
- Regular status updates on WhatsApp
- Transparent professional charges
- Assistance in Marathi & English
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