International Halal Accreditation & Recognition
Halal Watch holds prestigious accreditations from leading international certification bodies, ensuring our halal standards meet global requirements across diverse markets. Our multi-jurisdictional recognition provides businesses with trusted certification that opens doors to international trade and builds consumer confidence worldwide.
USDHS Accredited
United States Department of Health Services Accreditation
Halal Watch is proud to be accredited by the USDHS, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of halal certification practices. This accreditation validates our rigorous inspection processes, documentation standards, and compliance with federal health and safety regulations. Our USDHS accreditation ensures that our halal certifications meet stringent government standards, providing manufacturers and consumers with confidence in the integrity of our certification process.
Muslim Judicial Council (SA)
Established 1945
Our partnership with the Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa, established in 1945, brings decades of Islamic jurisprudence expertise to our certification process. This collaboration ensures our halal standards align with traditional Islamic principles while meeting modern commercial requirements. The MJC’s rich history and scholarly authority in Islamic law strengthens the religious authenticity of our halal certifications.
National Halal Certification Body
As an independent certification body, we maintain the highest levels of impartiality and integrity in our halal certification process. Our independence from commercial interests ensures unbiased assessment of halal compliance, giving consumers and businesses confidence in our certifications. We operate under strict governance protocols that prevent conflicts of interest and maintain transparent certification procedures.
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT)
The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) has officially recognized Halal Watch, strengthening our credibility in Southeast Asia’s halal market. CICOT is Thailand’s highest halal authority, known for its strict adherence to Islamic principles and international halal standards. This recognition provides businesses with greater access to Thailand’s growing halal industry and enhances opportunities to expand into broader Asian and global markets.
Agriculture and Markets Department
Our collaboration with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets ensures our certification processes meet state agricultural standards and food safety requirements. This partnership facilitates halal certification for agricultural products, food processing facilities, and retail operations throughout New York State, supporting the growing halal market in one of America’s most diverse states.