Export requirements
Destination authorities may require an accepted halal certificate.
ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION
Recognition that supports international market access
Halal certification requirements can vary by destination market. Halal Quality Control (HQC) works within international halal frameworks and helps applicants identify the recognition and standards relevant to their products and markets.
Market-aware guidance
Standards-based assessment
Scope-specific review
Why accreditation and recognition matter
Confidence and traceability
Certification supports evidence of halal controls, quality, safety and hygiene.
Appropriate standard
The relevant reference standard is selected during application review.
Accreditation and recognition directory
Organizations and markets referenced by HQC.
World Halal Food Council
International
ESMA
United Arab Emirates
EIAC
United Arab Emirates
MUI
Indonesia
JAKIM
Malaysia
Halal Center
Saudi Arabia
SMIIC
International standards
Pakistan Ministry of Commerce and Textile
Pakistan
BPJPH
Indonesia
The Halal Standard Institute of Thailand
Thailand
South Korea recognition
South Korea
IMANOR, Institut de Normalization of the Kingdom of Morocco
Morocco
MUIS, Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Singapore
Find the right route for your market
- Product category
- Ingredients and risk profile
- Production sites
- Destination markets
- Required certificate format
- Supporting laboratory or registration requirements
Tell us where you plan to sell
Share your products and intended markets so HQC can review the applicable recognition and standard requirements.
Start your applicationContact HQCAccreditation, recognition and standards
Accreditation
Formal assessment of a certification body's competence by an accreditation authority.
Recognition
Acceptance or acknowledgement by a specific authority or market context.
Standards
Technical and procedural requirements used for assessment.
The exact relationship depends on the relevant authority and market.
Explore standards and schemesFrequently asked questions
Is one recognition valid for every market?
No. Recognition requirements differ by authority, destination market, product category and scope.
Which recognition applies to my products?
HQC reviews your product category, production setup and target markets to identify the relevant framework.
Can HQC help with multiple destination markets?
Yes. Include all intended markets in your application so their requirements can be reviewed together.