Q: What are the core principles Halal Watch uses for certification?

We follow STIC principles: Sanitation — prevent cross-contamination Traceability — trace ingredients from supplier to final product Integrity — maintain clean production environments and processes Composition — ensure ingredients are permissible / halal

Q: How is halal slaughter (“zabiha”) done under Halal Watch certification?

We require the proper Islamic method of slaughter ( dhabiha ), done with care to minimize animal suffering. The animal must meet Islamic guidelines, be healthy, and slaughtered by a qualified person in the correct manner.

Question 1

What is Halal?

Accepted Answer

Halal refers to anything that is permissible or allowed according to Islamic law. It primarily applies to food, beverages, and other products, but can also refer to actions, behavior, and practices. For food, halal means it meets specific criteria outlined in the Quran and Hadith, such as avoiding forbidden ingredients like pork or alcohol, and following proper slaughtering methods for animals.

Question 2

What is a Halal Certificate?

Accepted Answer

A halal certificate is an official document issued by a recognized authority that verifies a product or service meets the requirements of Islamic law (Sharia). It ensures that the product, such as food, beverages, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, is free from prohibited ingredients (like pork or alcohol) and has been produced or processed according to halal standards. The certificate is often required by businesses to cater to Muslim consumers who seek halal products.

Question 3

What is the Halal Watch certification process like?

Accepted Answer

First, you apply and submit documents (ingredient lists, process flows, supplier certifications).
Then we schedule an evaluation audit (either remote or on-site) to inspect your facility.
During the audit, we evaluate critical areas (sanitation, production risk zones, equipment usage) to check potential cross-contamination.
After the audit, we issue a report. If non-conformities are identified, they must be corrected. Once everything is compliant, we issue the halal certificate.

Question 4

How much does Halal certification cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost varies based on: number of products, facility size, complexity of ingredients, and the audit scope.
We provide a tailored quote for each business so that the pricing reflects your unique needs.

Question 5

What are the core principles Halal Watch uses for certification?

Accepted Answer

We follow STIC principles:

Sanitation — prevent cross-contamination
Traceability — trace ingredients from supplier to final product
Integrity — maintain clean production environments and processes
Composition — ensure ingredients are permissible / halal

Question 6

How is halal slaughter (“zabiha”) done under Halal Watch certification?

Accepted Answer

We require the proper Islamic method of slaughter (dhabiha), done with care to minimize animal suffering.
The animal must meet Islamic guidelines, be healthy, and slaughtered by a qualified person in the correct manner.

Question 7

What are prohibited (haram) ingredients in halal products?

Accepted Answer

Some commonly prohibited items include:

Pork and derivatives
Animals not slaughtered per Islamic rites
Blood, carrion, and filth
Intoxicants such as alcohol
Certain animal-derived enzymes unless halal-sourced or certified

Question 8

If I want to export halal-certified products, is Halal Watch certification accepted internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes — because we are internationally accredited (by recognized halal authorities), our certificate is accepted in many countries.
This helps businesses access markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Question 9

What are those things which are Haram to consume?

Accepted Answer

Haram (Impermissible) consumables are summarized in the following list:

1. Human derived ingredients
2. Pork
3. Donkey (excluding the Onager)
4. Animals with fangs or talons (Carnivorous)
(Excluding Hyena and Fox according to
school of thought)
5. Animals not slaughtered according to
Islamic ritual rites
6. Carrion
7. All forms of filth (Najis) i.e. Urine,
Excrement, Blood, Pus, Vomit, etc
8. Insects (other than locusts)
9. Animals fed with more than 50% of any of
the above without being fed on a pure diet
for a stipulated number of days (The
Jallaalah)
10. Any intoxicants
11. Anything toxic or harmful to the body (such
as cigarettes)
12. Anything processed, made, produced,
manufactured, and/or stored using utensils,
equipment, and/or machinery in contact with
any of the above that have not been cleansed
according to standards which remove
contaminants.

Question 10

Is there a difference between Halal and Halal Certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Something which is considered as Halal is not the same as a Halal Certified product. Halal is a general term related to the adjudication of a thing, while Halal certified products are products which have been duly vetted by a third-party halal certification body.

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