Halal certification for exports to Gulf, Southeast Asia and beyond.
Meat exporters need i-CAS Halal for DGFT’s listed markets, and food, ingredient, cosmetic and pharma brands need certifiers their destination market recognises. We map your products and markets, prepare ingredient and process documentation, and coordinate the audit with the right certification body.
What halal certification covers
Ingredients
Every ingredient and additive verified as permissible, with supplier declarations.
Process
Segregation, cleaning, slaughter (for meat) and storage controls audited.
Recognition
A certifier recognised by the destination country’s halal authority.
Halal certification: the key facts
| Meat exports | i-CAS Halal certification by accredited bodies for DGFT-listed countries (from April 2023; list expanded 2026) |
| Other products | Buyer- and market-driven; certifier must be recognised in the destination market |
| Covers | Ingredients, processing, segregation, storage and labelling |
| Related | HACCP and FSSAI |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles export and buyer-driven certifications (FCC, FDA, HACCP, Halal, AIOTA, Organic and RoHS) for Indian manufacturers and exporters, working with accredited labs and certification bodies: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
Halal certification by product and destination
Requirements depend on the product and the country it’s going to. Find yours.
Showing all 8 products and markets
| No. | Product / Market | Requirement | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meat & Meat Products for ExportBovine, sheep, goat and poultry meat exports | Halal certification by a body accredited under i-CAS Halal (QCI / NABCB) for listed countries | Mandatory for listed markets | |
| 2 | Processed Foods & SnacksPackaged foods, confectionery, spices | Halal certification accepted by the destination market | Buyer / market | |
| 3 | Dairy & IngredientsDairy products, flavours, additives, gelatin | Ingredient-level halal status checked | Buyer / market | |
| 4 | Cosmetics & Personal CareSkincare, haircare, toiletries | Halal certification for ingredients and process | Buyer / market | |
| 5 | Pharmaceuticals & NutraceuticalsCapsules, supplements, medicines | Halal for ingredients such as gelatin capsules | Buyer / market | |
| 6 | Restaurants & Food ServiceHotels, restaurants, caterers | Halal certification for menus and supply chain | Buyer / market | |
| 7 | Gulf MarketsUAE, Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries | Certifier must be recognised by the destination authority | Recognition needed | |
| 8 | Southeast AsiaMalaysia, Indonesia and others | Certifier must be recognised by the destination authority | Recognition needed |
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Tell us the product and target market or tender, and we’ll confirm exactly which certification and route applies.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: the regulators’ and scheme owners’ published rules and notices (FCC, US FDA, Codex, DGFT / QCI, APEDA / NPOP, FSSAI, EU), and tender documents, checked on 1 November 2026.
Get your Halal certification quote and timeline
Tell us the product, target market or buyer, and your current certificates. A specialist confirms the route, testing or audit, total cost and timeline, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Accredited labs & bodiesTesting and audits only where the result will be accepted.
What Halal certification costs
We match you to a certifier recognised by your destination market before you pay for an audit.
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Your halal certification step by step
We start from the market or buyer requirement, so you only pay for what will be accepted.
Requirement Check
Target market, buyer or tender requirement confirmed, with the exact standard or rule.
Day 1–2Gap Assessment
Product, facility or documents checked against the requirement.
Week 1Documentation
Ingredient declarations, supplier certificates, process flow and segregation plan.
Week 1–3Audit
Facility audit by a recognised certification body.
Week 3–6Certificate & Upkeep
Certificate or registration issued; renewals, surveillance and changes tracked.
OngoingExport certifications for manufacturers across India
We coordinate testing, audits and registrations for exporters and manufacturers in every state, including major export hubs:
Common mistakes
Unrecognised Certifier
A certificate the destination doesn’t recognise is as good as none.
Ingredient Gaps
One unverified additive or gelatin source can fail the audit.
No Segregation
Shared lines need validated cleaning and segregation.
Meat Without i-CAS
Halal meat exports to listed countries need i-CAS-accredited certification.
Other certifications your buyers may ask for
FCC Certification
US equipment authorisation for electronics. See FCC Certification.
FDA Compliance
US FDA registration for food, cosmetics, drugs and devices. See FDA Compliance.
HACCP Certification
Food safety system for export buyers. See HACCP Certification.
AIOTA Certification
Ergonomic evaluation for furniture tenders. See AIOTA Certification.
Organic Certification
NPOP, PGS-India and export organic certification. See Organic Certification.
Common questions about Halal certification
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Is halal certification mandatory for meat exports from India?
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Get export-ready before you ship
Tell us your product and target market or tender. We’ll confirm the certification, route, cost and timeline in writing, free.