One of the most common questions we are asked by businesses interested in getting their facility and/or products halal certified is “ How much does Halal certification cost?”
It is imperative that we educate businesses, and their stakeholders on their financial responsibility before getting knee deep into the process. To put it bluntly, Halal certification is not simple. Choosing a certification agency is not akin to deciding whether to purchase taco’s or burgers for lunch. Selecting an agency is in essence a partnership of trust between two parties. These partnerships tend to last many years into the future. Therefore, It is extremely important that you are diligent, and thorough in your investigation.
In this article, we tackle this concern by covering the key contributing factors associated to the cost of halal certification. This will provides a better understanding to any interested parties.
It is important to note as a precursor to this topic that each halal certifying body (HCB) is unique in what it offers as a service to other companies. Different HCB’s have different capacities, and capabilities. At the very least, halal certifying bodies provide the necessary oversight for the issuance of certificates. Some of the most common features of an HCB are the following:
Inquiring companies must consider all of these factors when hunting for a halal certification agency or service. Business owners must take note of each agencies offerings in order to help make the right choice for themselves.
In addition to this, most halal certification agencies are very private about their fees, and keep this information as closely guarded as possible. Many see pricing as their competitive edge, and disclosure as a threat to their very existence. We do not agree, and are committed to providing you with as much information as possible.
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