Certification of Halal Products

Halal Certification in Ireland

Halal certification is accredited by IFI after an applicant has completed a successful certification cycle in which IFI approves that the producer has followed the guidelines and rules set by the designated scheme to ensure that the products are halal and tayyeb, in this section all information and procedures for companies requiring this service for Muslim consumers and for exports to Muslim countries is found underneath.

The Scope of Certification:

The Islamic Foundation of Ireland certifies products of the following categories:
1. Meat products such as beef, lamb and poultry.
2. Dairy products.
3. Processed meat-based and non-meat food products such as pizzas and sauces.
4. Raw materials.
5. Food ingredients such as vitamins and mineral premixes.
6. Cosmetic and personal care.
7. Pharmaceutical products.

Requirements for certification of meat products:

The company which is desirous of Halal certification by the Islamic Foundation of Ireland for its meat products is required to fill in the Halal certification application form. Upon receipt of the application an on-site audit visit is carried out by two auditors of the Islamic Foundation of Ireland to examine the slaughtering, de-boning and storage facilities of the company and the competence of the Muslim slaughterman. At the end of the audit, a report is prepared by the auditors. If the audit report is approved and the IFI is satisfied that the company is capable of Halal production, the company is informed of the decision. When the company decides to start production, the IFI appoints a supervisor/supervisor who are employed by the IFI to supervise the slaughtering, deboning and storage of the production. A Halal certificate is issued per consignment/shipment

Requirements for certification of dairy and other non-meat-based food products:

The certification is done in accordance with the Halal standards approved by the Halal authorities in the importing Muslim countries. According to this these standards:
1. All food ingredients and additives produced from animals which were not slaughtered according to Islamic rite or from the pig are Haram and not suitable for Halal consumption/use.
2. Any food product, ingredient or additive containing alcohol or produced with the use of alcohol is Haram and unsuitable for Halal consumption or use.

Requirements of Certification of Meat-based Processed Food Products:

The Halal certification requirements are the same as those for dairy and non-meat containing processed food products with the following extra requirements:
i) The IFI Muslim supervisor is to be present whenever there is Halal production.
ii) A Halal certificate is issued per consignment/shipment.

Overall Requirements:

1. Filling in the Halal certification application form. Click here for copy of the certification application form. (Contact the IFI offices for a copy)
2. Filling in the form of raw materials, additives and processing aids. Click here for copy of the form of raw materials, additives and processing aide etc. (Obtainable from the IFI offices)
3. Submitting supporting documents for raw materials, additives and processing aids as follows:
i) Halal certificates from approved certifier (s.)
ii) Technical specification sheets that explain ingredients and source of materials.
iii) Flow processing chart that shows raw materials, additives and processing aids used in each production step.
Click here for information on required materials documents.
4. Pre-audit Assessment: Upon receipt of the application form, the raw materials document and the supporting documents for raw materials, additives and processing aids, a pre-audit assessment of the documentation is carried out. An on-site audit cannot be scheduled if the application documents do not meet a minimum requirement.
5. On-site audit: An on-site audit of all the facilities related to the preparation, production, storage and offices that keep the Halal management documentation is performed by two auditors of the IFI. At the end of the audit, a report is prepared by the auditors. The audit report and accompanying documents are evaluated and revied. When the outcome of the review is positive, a decision is made to grant certification.
6. Issuance of Halal certificate: A Halal certificate is issued for the product which is normally valid for one year (for non-meat-based products.)

For more information and application forms download the following:

Procedure for Halal Certification, click here:

For requirements specific to the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance System, click here:

Material Document for Halal Certification, click here:

Application form for Halal certification, click here:

Form for list of materials, additives and processing aids, click here:

For complaint procedure and application, get the form here:

For further inquiries Contact the IFI offices.