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What is Halal Certification for Tools, Packaging, and Food Containers?
Halal Certification for Food Processing Tools
Requirements:
Materials: Food contact tools must be made from Halal materials, free from Haram components such as pork fat or by-products from animals not slaughtered according to Islamic rituals.
Production Process: The production process for tools must ensure no contact or cross-contamination with Haram substances. Manufacturers need to adhere to strict hygiene procedures and ensure a clean production environment.
Inspection and Maintenance: Tools must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure they remain free from contamination and uphold Halal standards.
Halal Certification for Food Packaging
Requirements:
Materials: Packaging must be made from materials that do not contain Haram components. Plastics, paper, and metals used must be free from Haram additives.
Design and Production: The design and production process of packaging must ensure no contact with Haram substances. This includes using clean machinery, equipment, and production environments that comply with Halal regulations.
Storage and Transportation: Packaging must be stored and transported under conditions that prevent cross-contamination with Haram substances.
Halal Certification for Food Containers
Requirements:
Materials: Food Containers must be made from materials free of Haram components. Bottles, jars, cans, and other containers must not contain any Haram ingredients.
Production and Cleaning Process: The production and cleaning process of containers must ensure no cross-contamination with Haram substances. Manufacturers must maintain high hygiene standards and effective cleaning procedures.
Certification and Inspection: Containers must be Halal certified and regularly inspected to ensure continuous compliance with Halal regulations.
Benefits of Obtaining Halal Certification for Tools, Packaging, and Food Containers
1. Market Expansion and Export Opportunities
Islamic countries represent a significant portion of the global market, with over 1.8 billion consumers. Halal certification allows businesses to access and expand in these markets, especially in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East. Halal certification is not only crucial in Islamic countries but also a requirement in many others for food imports, increasing export opportunities and diversifying consumer markets.
2. Enhancing Reputation and Trust
Halal certification is a testament to a company’s commitment to quality and food safety. It helps build brand reputation and differentiates the company from competitors.
3. Compliance with International Food Safety Regulations
The Halal certification process requires businesses to comply with stringent food safety and hygiene standards. This ensures adherence to Islamic regulations as well as compliance with international food safety standards such as ISO, HACCP, and GMP.
4. Reducing Legal Risks
Possessing Halal certification helps businesses reduce legal risks associated with violating food safety regulations in consumer markets.
5. Improving Product Quality
The Halal certification process demands rigorous checks on ingredient quality and origin. This helps improve product quality and creates a distinct consumer preference.
6. Increasing Revenue and Profit
By expanding markets and enhancing brand reputation, businesses can increase revenue from Halal-certified products. Halal products often have a higher added value due to meeting specific standards and high market demand, leading to higher profitability.
GHC – Leading Halal Certification Body
Why Choose Halal Certification by GHC?
– GHC Halal provides global Halal certification services through internationally recognized certificates from GAC (GCC Accreditation Center) and is affiliated/accepted/recognized by Islamic councils/communities/associations both domestically and internationally.
– Halal certificates issued by GHC’s affiliated partners are globally recognized, with widespread acceptance and the largest coverage in the world.
– A team of Halal experts across Vietnam ensures convenient service.
– Optimal and fastest Halal certification time, allowing businesses to obtain Halal certification within 15-20 days.
– All-inclusive costs with no additional travel expenses, and no requirement for businesses to transport auditors to the evaluation site.
Steps to Obtain Halal Certification for Tools, Packaging, and Food Containers
- Step 1: Training
Conduct awareness training on Halal standards for the tools, packaging, and containers to be certified.
- Step 2: Building a Halal Assurance System
Businesses either develop their own or hire a qualified independent consultant to build a quality assurance system based on Halal standards.
- Step 3: Certification Application
Submit the Halal certification application along with the necessary documents.
- Step 4: Preliminary Assessment – Stage 1
The certification body conducts a Stage 1 preliminary assessment at the office, reviewing registered documents and readiness for the official evaluation.
- Step 5: Official Assessment – Stage 2
The certification body conducts Stage 2 official certification assessment at the production site.
- Step 6: Evaluation review and Certification
The certification body reviews the evaluation documents and issues certification if the facility meets Halal standards.
Note: Businesses that have completed training and developed a Halal Assurance System only need to start from Step 3 to be evaluated and certified. Certification issuance time: 15-20 working days from the date the customer submits complete registration information and the evaluation results, subject to compliance with standards and the certification body.
GHC GLOBAL HALAL CERTIFICATION COMPANY LIMITED
Headquater Office in Ho Chi Minh City
Address: No. 2B3, Street No. 22, Quarter 4, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 097.628.3553
Email: hcm.vn@halalghc.com
Business coordination location in Da Nang
Address: 109 Huy Can, Hoa Cuong Nam Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City
Phone: 097.628.3553
Email: danang.vn@halalghc.com
Business coordination location in Ha Noi
Address: 2nd Floor, No. H2, Alley 88 Trung Kinh, Group 38, Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone: 097.628.3553
Email: hanoi.vn@halalghc.com
