How to certify?

The first stage of the certification process is to send the certification request with the main information about the production process of the products to be certified.

The certification analysis is carried out by the FAMBRAS Halal team and the audit time is calculated. After acceptance of the proposal and signature of the contract, the team carries out the entire documentary evaluation of the product and raw material.

The initial audit process consists of two stages: stage 1 audit and stage 2 audit. The objective is to seek the conformity of the process in accordance with the requirements established by international standards. If an audit finding is evidenced at any of these steps, the company must submit evidence of correction and corrective action. Only when the audit finding is completed, will the certification process continue.

Whenever there is a need for laboratory analysis, samples are collected during the audit. The analyzes carried out are animal PCR (pork, cattle and chicken) and gas chromatography of residual ethanol. The need for each analysis is assessed by the FAMBRAS Halal team, depending on the risk for Halal. Analyzes are performed only by ISO 17025 certified laboratories.

With the conclusions of the audit, the certification decision is made by a Decision Committee composed of at least two religious specialists, a technical specialist and the technical manager. All committee members are not part of the audit process, ensuring the impartiality of the entire certification process.

If approved, payment is made and the certificate is issued.

The value charged for Halal certification is based on the audit duration, which is based on a pre-established calculation from the international standard GSO 2055-2, that takes into account the certification category, the employees number, number of HACCP studies (if applicable), process complexity, and the existence of other management systems. It is important to highlight that FAMBRAS Halal is an impartial company, therefore there is a price list – per audit day, ensuring that there are no discriminatory conditions. For more details, please contact us!

Main advantages of Halal certification

Meet the demand of 1.9 billion Muslim consumers;

Add value to the product and its image, being recognized as a quality, safe and sustainable product;

Overcoming barriers to entering countries where certification is mandatory;

Access a growing market estimated at $5.6 trillion;

Increased profitability, as Halal certification can significantly increase the marketing power of your products.

The FAMBRAS Halal procedures, sent to all applicants, clients and interested parties (upon request), contain a description of the rights and duties of applicants and clients, including requirements, restrictions or limitations on the use of the FAMBRAS Halal name and certification mark, and information about procedures for handling complaints and appeals.

• PR 7.1 - Conditions for concession, surveillance, extension, reduction, suspension, cancellation, termination, and renewal of halal certification

• PR 4.1 - Conditions for using certificates and conformity marks

• PR 7.13 – Complaints and appeal procedure.

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