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Halal certification

Certification built around products, processes, and evidence

HPDS reviews the full certification scope—from ingredients and supplier records to manufacturing controls, sanitation, facilities, and ongoing change management.

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What the review covers

A defined, documented certification scope

The exact review is tailored to your products and facility. HPDS may assess the following areas when relevant to the scope.

01

Products and formulations

Product lists, formulas, processing aids, rework, and intended claims.

02

Ingredients and suppliers

Origin, composition, specifications, declarations, and supporting certificates.

03

Manufacturing processes

Process flow, shared equipment, changeovers, segregation, and traceability.

04

Sanitation and controls

Cleaning methods, sanitation programs, contamination prevention, and records.

05

Facility readiness

Storage, receiving, production zones, labels, packaging, and material movement.

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Ongoing compliance

Ingredient changes, new products, certificate scope, mark use, and renewal.

Before the audit

Documentation drives a more efficient review

Clear records help HPDS understand what enters the facility, how products are made, and where halal risks may occur. Missing or unclear supplier evidence is a common source of delay.

Ingredient list and formulas

Include processing aids and sub-ingredients where applicable.

Supplier documents

Specifications, declarations, flow information, and current certificates.

Process and facility information

Flow diagrams, sanitation procedures, equipment, storage, and controls.

Market and timeline goals

Target markets, customers, launch timing, and requested certification scope.

A practical review process

Questions or gaps are explained clearly

When corrective actions are required, HPDS identifies what must be addressed and what evidence is needed. Approval is based on the defined scope and completion of applicable requirements.

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Who should apply

Certification for growing and established operations

HPDS supports manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, processors, consumer brands, food-service operators, and selected non-food sectors.

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Unsure whether your product is eligible?

Send a short inquiry with your product category, facility location, and target markets. HPDS can help determine the appropriate next step without promising certification before review.

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Ready to begin?

Define your certification scope with HPDS

Share your products, processes, facility, and intended markets to begin the review.