HALAL CERTIFICATION
HALAL CERTIFICATION
Halal certification is an international conformity assessment process that demonstrates that products and services are produced and processed in accordance with Islamic principles. For companies operating in sectors such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, halal-certified production has become a crucial requirement in both local and global markets. In Muslim-majority countries like Turkey, halal certificates, which influence consumer preferences, also provide a commercial advantage thanks to their recognition by internationally accepted authorities.
Why Should You Get a Halal Certificate?
With halal certification:
In Türkiye, you can gain consumer trust and appeal to a customer base with strong religious sensitivities.
Export-oriented strategies can help you gain access to high-potential Muslim countries like Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.
You can document that your products and processes are transparent in terms of hygiene, traceability, and quality.
You can ensure halal compliance at every stage of your supply chain.
You can comply with the requirement for halal-certified products in national and international public tenders.
Accreditation and Recognition
✅ HAK – Halal Accreditation Agency (Turkey)
The Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) , affiliated with the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey , is the only official institution authorized to accredit halal conformity assessment bodies in Turkey. As a certification body accredited by HAK, IFC Global meets halal certification demands in Turkey with a legally valid and recognized structure.
The Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) , affiliated with the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey , is the only official institution authorized to accredit halal conformity assessment bodies in Turkey. As a certification body accredited by HAK, IFC Global meets halal certification demands in Turkey with a legally valid and recognized structure.
✅ SFDA – Saudi Food and Drug Administration / SCH – Saudi Halal Center
For food producers exporting to Saudi Arabia, halal certification recognized by SFDA-SCH is mandatory. SFDA requires products to be inspected not only for halal compliance but also for labeling, traceability, and overall food safety. IFC Global conducts certification processes that comply with SFDA-SCH requirements.
For food producers exporting to Saudi Arabia, halal certification recognized by SFDA-SCH is mandatory. SFDA requires products to be inspected not only for halal compliance but also for labeling, traceability, and overall food safety. IFC Global conducts certification processes that comply with SFDA-SCH requirements.
✅ JAKIM – Malaysian Islamic Development Department
JAKIM is Southeast Asia’s largest halal authority, and in Malaysia, halal certifications are recognized exclusively by JAKIM. It is also considered a reference in countries such as Indonesia and Brunei. IFC Global meets the halal certification demands of the Malaysian market by conducting audits in accordance with mutually recognized systems with JAKIM.
JAKIM is Southeast Asia’s largest halal authority, and in Malaysia, halal certifications are recognized exclusively by JAKIM. It is also considered a reference in countries such as Indonesia and Brunei. IFC Global meets the halal certification demands of the Malaysian market by conducting audits in accordance with mutually recognized systems with JAKIM.
Halal Certification Process
IFC Global has a strong advantage in the FDA registration processes for Turkey-based companies: through
its Miami office , it offers direct and rapid support from within the US, managing the registration process on-site.
its Miami office , it offers direct and rapid support from within the US, managing the registration process on-site.
Application and Preliminary Assessment – Product groups and production process are analyzed.
Documentation Review – Process, raw material, and supply chain documents are evaluated.
On-site Inspection – Halal compliance, hygiene, and traceability are inspected on-site.
Certification Decision – Certificate is issued after conformity assessment.
Surveillance Audits – Regular monitoring is conducted to ensure the validity of the certificate.
Halal Certification with IFC Global
IFC Global, as an organization accredited by HAK (Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency), provides halal certification services with national and international recognition. Our processes are conducted transparently, independently, and with sector-specific expertise.
HAK Accreditation provides official validity in Türkiye.
SFDA-SCH and JAKIM Compliant Inspection Approach
Audit expertise across a wide range of sectors including food, cosmetics, cleaning products, and logistics.
Expand your market with Halal Assurance.
SFDA-SCH and JAKIM Compliant Inspection Approach
Audit expertise across a wide range of sectors including food, cosmetics, cleaning products, and logistics.
Expand your market with Halal Assurance.
For halal compliance certification, a prerequisite for market entry in Türkiye and Muslim countries, start your process today with IFC Global, accredited by HAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency).