Gulf Countries
GSO 2055-1:2015
General Requirements for Halal Foods
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION SCHEMES
The right requirements for your products and markets
Applicable halal standards and certification schemes at Halal Quality Control (HQC) depend on your sector, activities, products, risks and intended destination markets.
Scope-specific
Market-aware
Risk-based review
Reference halal standards
Malaysia
MS 1500:2019
General Requirements for Halal Foods
Organization of Islamic Countries
OIC/SMIIC 1:2019
General Requirements for Halal Foods
Indonesia
SNI 99001:2016
Halal Management System
United Arab Emirates
UAE.S 2055-1:2015
General Requirements for Halal Foods
How the applicable standard is selected
- 1Product or service
- 2Ingredients and risk profile
- 3Processes and locations
- 4Destination markets
- 5Authority and certification requirements
One application may involve more than one market requirement.
HQC certification schemes
Halal Certification Scheme
Overall certification framework
Halal Assurance Program (HAP) Scheme
Halal assurance controls
Animal Welfare and Slaughtering (AWS) Scheme
Animal welfare and slaughtering
Halal Service Provider (HSP) Scheme
Halal-related service activities
Cosmetics and Personal Care Scheme
Cosmetics and personal care
Supervision Scheme
On-site supervision
Laboratory Testing Scheme
Halal-related laboratory testing
Halal control-point guidelines
Control-point guidance helps organizations understand areas that may require closer halal verification.
View supporting documentsWhat applicants should prepare
- Product and ingredient information
- Process-flow and production details
- Supplier and certificate documentation
- Site and outsourced-activity information
- Target markets
- Existing quality and regulatory certifications
- Halal-risk information
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the reference standard?
You may indicate a preference, but HQC confirms the applicable standard after reviewing the scope and target markets.
Can multiple standards apply?
Yes. Products intended for several markets may need to satisfy more than one market or authority requirement.
Which scheme applies to a service provider?
Service activities are generally assessed under the HSP scheme, subject to the precise service and scope.
Where can I find supporting documents?
Contact HQC for the current controlled versions of applicable supporting documents and guidance.
Not sure which standard applies?
Complete the application with your products, activities and target markets. HQC will review the appropriate route.