Halal Certification for Export to the UAE

UAE market access can require compliance with the UAE Halal system and, for regulated categories, certification through bodies recognised or registered under the applicable UAE framework.

UAE Halal System

The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) publishes information on the UAE Halal system, relevant standards and registered Halal certification bodies. Exporters should check the current requirements for their product category and the status of the certification body they intend to use.

View the UAE Halal programme and registered Halal certification bodies.

Common UAE Compliance Questions

  • Does the product category require Halal certification?
  • Is the intended certifier currently registered or accepted for the relevant scope?
  • Do UAE product, labelling or registration rules impose additional requirements?
  • Does the buyer require a specific certificate, mark or supporting document?

What Exporters Should Prepare

  • Target country and buyer requirement
  • Product list and product category
  • Manufacturing location and facility details
  • Ingredient / raw-material and supplier information
  • Existing licences, quality-system documents and product registrations where relevant
  • Current Halal certificates, if any

Recognition Must Be Checked Before Shipment

Halal recognition rules can change and may differ by product category. Before relying on any certificate for regulatory import clearance, confirm the latest list or requirement published by the relevant destination authority.

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Disclaimer

Regulatory Compliance Notice

1. Mandatory Disclosure of Supply Chain “Prior to the issuance of any Halal Certificate, Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification Pvt. Ltd. requires the applicant company to submit a formal declaration and a comprehensive list of all organizations and entities to which their Halal Certified products are supplied.

2. Export-Only Restriction & Uttar Pradesh Compliance “In strict adherence to the Office of the Commissioner, Food Safety and Drug Administration – Notification No: FSDA/Food/2023/6145, the applicant declares that this Halal Certification is sought exclusively for the purpose of export to international markets.

The applicant strictly agrees to the following conditions:

• No Domestic Display in UP: The Halal Certificate shall not be displayed in offices, factories, retail outlets, or any public space within the state of Uttar Pradesh.

• Packaging Restrictions: The Halal Logo shall not be used on product packaging, outer casing, or marketing materials visible within the market of Uttar Pradesh.

• International Use Only: End products bearing the Halal Logo are restricted strictly for sale and distribution in International Markets