WHAT IS HALAL CERTIFICATE? HOW TO GET HALAL CERTIFICATE?
It is a document issued in case the activities of companies producing halal products or services are entitled after the conformity assessment audits carried out according to halal standards. It can also be defined as the compliance control of the products or services in terms of health, content and hygiene according to Islamic conditions.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HALAL CERTIFICATE?
Since Halal Certification contains elements such as health, hygiene and cleanliness in addition to Islamic requirements, the halal logo on the products gives confidence to the consumer. In addition, the halal certificate prepared in line with the most accepted SMICC standards in the world prevents the exporting organizations from being caught in technical obstacles.
WHO IS GIVEN THE HALAL CERTIFICATE or WHO CAN GET HALAL CERTIFICATE?
Although Halal Certification is perceived as a certification for food-based producers today, sectors that touch our lives such as food, cosmetics, tourism, logistics, finance, pharmacy can obtain halal certification.
All companies operating in the aforementioned sectors, stating that they carry out their production and service processes in accordance with both Islamic requirements and hygiene, quality and health standards, can obtain Halal Certificate.
HOW TO GET HALAL CERTIFICATE?
Organizations that implement a structured halal management system by carrying out food safety effectively, complying with legal requirements and considering Islamic sensitivity, should apply to accredited companies from the HALAL ACCREDITATION INSTITUTION, which offers “COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT” activity, and request an audit.
At this stage, a detailed application review takes place.
The proposal is made by examining the information such as the additive used, the supplier, the packaging materials used.
In case the application review phase is positive, the “Halal Certificate” is awarded after the 2-stage audit to be carried out by the conformity assessment body accredited by the Halal Accreditation Agency is successful.
The inspections carried out cover topics such as Islamic issues, food safety, hygiene and compliance with legal requirements.
IS THERE KOSGEB SUPPORT FOR HALAL CERTIFICATE PURCHASE?
The documents to be obtained from the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) and the institutions and organizations accredited by HAK were included in the scope of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Support Administration (KOSGEB) “Business Development Support Program- Certification Support”. Document, application and file examination, inspection, inspection and test fees can be taken back from KOSGEB up to 60% (sixty) within the support upper limits.
IS HALAL CERTIFICATE MANDATORY?
As of 04 June 2022, based on the amendment made in the Law No. 7060 on Some Regulations Regarding the Halal Accreditation Agency regarding the legal status of halal accreditation services offered by HAK; Halal accreditation by HAK has become obligatory for organizations that will carry out halal conformity assessment for products and services that will be placed on the market in Turkey and are subject to conformity assessment areas for which HAK provides accreditation services.
ARE HALAL CERTIFICATES RELIABLE?
The absence of an accreditation understanding in the field of Halal Certification has also made the circulation of unreliable Halal Documents free in the market.
By placing Halal Certification activities under HALAL ACCREDITATION ASSURANCE, it is aimed to prevent the circulation of unreliable halal certificates in the market.
Therefore, the “HALAL ACCREDITATION” approved halal certificates, which are issued in line with the SMICC standards, which are the most trusted and recognized in the world, are at the highest level of reliability and recognition in our country or abroad.
SZUTEST is accredited by the Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) in the field of Halal Certification. Your certification applications are carefully evaluated by our expert staff. For your Halal Certification applications and questions, you can contact us at info@szutest.com.tr.
System Certification Department Manager
Belma Türkel