Halal auditing is a structured process designed to ensure that products, manufacturing facilities, and supply chains comply with halal requirements. It is conducted by trained halal auditors and the assessment is based on Islamic dietary laws, industry standards, and international halal certification guidelines. Our audits typically last a full day, beginning with a comprehensive review of documentation before proceeding to the facility inspection.

How does our halal auditing process work?

A halal audit typically involves on-site inspections, document reviews and witnessing halal production. The auditor follows a step-by-step verification process, evaluating whether the company adheres to halal production and proper segregation of non-halal elements. The audit is conducted in a systematic and professional manner, balancing technical expertise and religious compliance.

What Halal Auditors Look For

Halal auditors focus on multiple aspects, including:

• Raw Materials & Ingredients
• Ensuring all ingredients and additives used in production are halal-compliant.
• Checking supplier certificates and verifying the halal integrity of sourced materials.
• Production & Manufacturing Process
• Verifying that production lines are free from contamination with non-halal substances.
• Ensuring proper cleaning protocols and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Storage & Handling
• Confirming strict segregation between halal-certified and non-halal products.
• Inspecting warehouses and transportation methods for compliance.
• Packaging & Labeling
• Assessing whether products are accurately labeled with halal certification logos.
• Checking for any misleading claims that could misrepresent halal status.
• Staff Training & Awareness
• Evaluating whether employees are trained in halal compliance and handling procedures.
• Ensuring that staff understand the importance of maintaining halal integrity.
• Supplier & Supply Chain Compliance
• Reviewing procurement policies to ensure raw materials come from halal-certified sources.
• Checking supplier contracts and halal certification documentation.
• Record-Keeping & Documentation
• Auditors analyse business records, ingredient sourcing details, and previous certification records.
• Reviewing traceability reports for product tracking and halal assurance.

If any non-conformances are identified during the audit, businesses are required to take corrective actions before certification approval is granted. Regular surveillance audits are conducted post-certification to ensure ongoing compliance.

Supervision:

Halal supervision is the ongoing monitoring and oversight of a business’s operations to ensure continuous compliance with halal standards. It involves the presence of independent, trained halal supervisors who verify that products, processes, and supply chains strictly adhere to Islamic guidelines and international halal requirements. Unlike an audit, halal supervision is a continuous process that serves as a regular check on halal production to ensure ongoing compliance.

Slaughtering:

At Halal Mark, we recognise that halal slaughtering is a sacred responsibility that requires expertise, integrity, and adherence to strict halal principles. To ensure the highest standards of compliance, we have developed a thorough vetting process to recruit qualified halal slaughtermen for companies

A halal slaughterman must not only strictly follow Islamic guidelines for slaughtering but also meet industry-recognized standards to ensure compliance, hygiene, and ethical animal treatment. To operate professionally, they must obtain a Certification of Competence (CoC), issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which verifies their expertise in humane handling, proper slaughter techniques, and adherence to food safety regulations. This certification reinforces halal integrity while ensuring compliance with national and international standards governing halal food production.

1. Religious Competency

• Must have a thorough understanding of halal slaughtering requirements based on Islamic dietary laws.
• Must be able to recite the required prayers and follow the prescribed slaughtering methods.
• Should demonstrate strict adherence to humane and ethical slaughtering practices.

2. Certification of Competence (CoC) Requirement

• To operate professionally, a halal slaughterman must obtain a Certification of Competence (CoC) in animal welfare and slaughtering procedures.
• The CoC ensures they are properly trained in handling livestock, stunning techniques (where applicable), and humane slaughter practices.
• This certification is issued by official regulatory bodies after rigorous assessment and practical evaluation.