Halal Certification Bodies

Requirements for certification bodies that observe, confirm, record, report, contract, and surveille Halal Product Facilities. Purchase the current protected digital edition from the U.S. Department of Halal Standards.

HIPS-1002:2026 · Rev.2.9 · 63 pages · $49.99

What this standard accomplishes

Defines how halal certification bodies govern, document, contract, assess, report, and surveil certification activity while accommodating declared positions across the recognized schools of Islamic jurisprudence.

Who should use it

Halal certification bodies, accreditation professionals, scheme owners, auditors, technical reviewers, Islamic affairs personnel, and leadership responsible for certification decisions and facility oversight.

  • Certification-body leadership: Leaders responsible for certification policy, accountability, contracts, and surveillance.
  • Scheme and technical managers: Teams defining certification processes, declarations, records, and technical review.
  • Auditors and Islamic affairs personnel: Professionals observing facilities, documenting evidence, and supporting certification decisions.
  • Accreditation professionals: Reviewers evaluating whether a halal certification system is governed and documented consistently.

Scope themes

  • Certification governance
  • Core values and principles
  • Certification contracts
  • Facility assessment
  • Surveillance
  • Required declarations
  • Disputed matters

Recommended companion standards

Use HIPS 1001 for the governing definitions and principles. Add HIPS 1003 when assessing operational controls within Halal Product Facilities.

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