Halal Standards and Audit-Readiness Insights

Evidence-led guidance for standards users

USDHS Insights explain practical questions about halal standards, certification, accreditation, audit preparation, training, ingredients, facility controls, and public accountability.

• A Halal Certificate Does Not Certify the Whole Restaurant

  A certificate on the wall may belong to a meat supplier rather than the restaurant. Learn how to check the business name, certifier, dates, facility, and products actually covered.

• How USDHS Calculates a Halal Certification Body Credibility Score

  See how comprehensive accreditation establishes competence, how every qualifying authority contributes proportionally against the national benchmark, and how public accountability remains separate.

• 2026 U.S. Halal Certification Bodies Ranked by Credibility Score

  Compare all 27 U.S. halal certification bodies under the accreditation-dominant Model B methodology with proportional current-accreditor breadth.

• American Halal Foundation Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A

  American Halal Foundation: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Watch Certification Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A

  Halal Watch Certification: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• IFANCA Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A

  IFANCA: 96% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Islamic Services of America (ISA) Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 95% Credibility Score, Grade A

  Islamic Services of America (ISA): 95% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• ISWA Halal Certification Department Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 94% Credibility Score, Grade A

  ISWA Halal Certification Department: 94% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Transactions of Omaha Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 94% Credibility Score, Grade A

  Halal Transactions of Omaha: 94% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halalco Inc. Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 93% Credibility Score, Grade A

  Halalco Inc.: 93% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• RACS USA Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 20% Credibility Score, Grade F

  RACS USA: 20% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Food Standards Alliance of America Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 55% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Halal Food Standards Alliance of America: 55% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Majlis Ash-Shura of Metropolitan New York Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 22% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Majlis Ash-Shura of Metropolitan New York: 22% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• IS EG Halal Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 37% Credibility Score, Grade F

  IS EG Halal: 37% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Conformity Center Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 34% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Halal Conformity Center: 34% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Monitoring Services Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 10% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Halal Monitoring Services: 10% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Circle H International Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 10% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Circle H International: 10% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Halal Food Council USA Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 15% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Halal Food Council USA: 15% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• U.S. Halal Consultants Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 8% Credibility Score, Grade F

  U.S. Halal Consultants: 8% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Al Nur Truly Halal Services Inc. (ANT8S) Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 17% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Al Nur Truly Halal Services Inc. (ANT8S): 17% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Global Islamic Research Organization Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 7% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Global Islamic Research Organization: 7% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Ben Issa Halal Meat Solutions Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 18% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Ben Issa Halal Meat Solutions: 18% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Hijrah Ranch Halal Certification Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 5% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Hijrah Ranch Halal Certification: 5% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• United Ulama Council of USA Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 5% Credibility Score, Grade F

  United Ulama Council of USA Inc.: 5% Credibility Score, Grade F, with current licensing activity verified but no current comprehensive exact-entity accreditation or public certification method established.

• Shariah Council USA Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 1% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Shariah Council USA: 1% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• The Halal Approval LLC Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 92% Credibility Score, Grade A

  The Halal Approval LLC: 92% Credibility Score, Grade A, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Etimad Halal Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 31% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Etimad Halal: 31% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• American Halal Institute Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 3% Credibility Score, Grade F

  American Halal Institute: 3% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Islamic Information Center of America Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 13% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Islamic Information Center of America: 13% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• Islamic Halal Food Products, Inc. Comprehensive Accountability Assessment: 8% Credibility Score, Grade F

  Islamic Halal Food Products, Inc.: 8% Credibility Score, Grade F, under Model B with 90 competence points, 4 proportional accreditation-breadth points, and 6 public-accountability points.

• AAHC Is Still Being Promoted. Official Records List It as Dissolved.

  Illinois and IRS records conflict with current pages presenting AAHC as an active nonprofit council. See what is confirmed, what remains unanswered, and how to verify a certifier's claimed affiliations.

• Who’s Behind that Halal Certificate?

  A halal certificate asks Muslims to rely on the people and system behind it. USDHS explains why ownership, religious authority, competence, transparency, and accountability must be visible.

• A Kosher Certificate Is Not a Halal Certificate

  Kosher and halal share some concerns, but they are different religious systems. A kosher certificate or audit cannot authorize a halal certificate without complete halal-specific review.

• How U.S. Halal Standards Work: A QA Manager’s HIPS Guide

  See how religious standards, certification, accreditation, and U.S. legal requirements differ—and where the HIPS publications fit for QA teams.

• What Happens During a Halal Audit? A Preparation Guide for U.S. Facilities

  A successful halal audit requires systematic preparation across operations and QA. Learn how to organize your facility and team for an assessment.

• Halal Manufacturing Audit Readiness: What QA Teams Should Organize

  Preparing for a halal manufacturing audit requires organizing specific evidence categories. Discover how QA teams can streamline readiness before an audit.

• Halal Restaurant Audit Readiness: Records, Roles, and Customer Transparency

  A successful halal restaurant audit requires organized ingredient records and clear kitchen controls. Discover how food-service managers can prepare effectively.

• Halal Livestock Processing Audit Readiness: Roles, Records, and Facility Preparation

  Preparing for a halal livestock processing audit requires careful organization of roles, records, and facility controls. Discover what QA teams need to know.

• Halal Kitchen and Catering Audit Preparation for Institutional Food Service

  Institutional kitchens and catering services face unique challenges in maintaining halal integrity. This guide explains how to prepare your facility for a halal audit by focusing on documentation, ingredient verification, and cross-contamination prevention.

• Halal Logistics and Warehouse Readiness: Protecting Chain of Custody

  Discover how QA and supply-chain teams protect halal integrity during transit and storage. This guide outlines key preparation steps for a logistics halal audit.

• Halal Grocery and Butcher-Counter Audit Readiness

  Discover essential preparation steps for grocery and butcher-counter halal audits. Ensure your facility is ready for certification by managing cross-contamination risks and organizing necessary records.

• Halal Certification Body Accreditation vs. Certification

  Learn the difference between facility certification and certification body accreditation, what accreditation assesses, and why exact entity, scope, dates, and responsible decision roles still matter.

• Which Halal Standards Training Does Your Team Need?

  Selecting the right halal training ensures your team is prepared for audits and maintains continuous compliance. Learn how to align training levels with organizational roles.

• Halal Ingredient Verification: Questions QA Teams Should Ask Suppliers

  Establishing a rigorous halal ingredient verification process protects the integrity of your entire supply chain. Discover the critical questions U.S. quality-assurance teams must ask suppliers to prepare for a successful halal audit.

• Common Halal Audit Readiness Gaps and How QA Teams Can Respond

  Discover the most frequent halal audit readiness gaps and how QA teams can resolve them. Learn to align your facility's documentation and training with halal standards.

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