Ensure your products meet Sharia standards. Mandatory for exporting Food, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals to GCC, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Islamic nations.
Verify compliance requirements for your market.
Halal is an Arabic word meaning "Permissible". Halal Certification is a guarantee that the product—whether food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic—is manufactured in compliance with Islamic Sharia law. This means it does not contain any "Haram" (forbidden) ingredients (like pork, alcohol, or blood) and is prepared using dedicated equipment free from contamination.
[Image of Halal Process Flowchart]For exporters, this certificate acts as a Trade Passport. Countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, and Indonesia enforce strict Halal regulations. Without a certificate from an accredited body, your shipment cannot clear customs in these nations.
Meat, dairy, snacks, confectionery, and processed foods.
Skincare, makeup, and personal care (no alcohol or animal fats).
Medicines, vaccines, capsules (gelatin source verification).
Warehousing and transport ensuring zero cross-contamination.
A certificate is only valuable if the importing country recognizes the Certification Body. We partner with top accredited agencies to ensure your certificate is valid globally.
In India, the Quality Council of India (QCI) through NABCB has launched the i-CAS (Indian Conformity Assessment Scheme) for Halal. We help you navigate these domestic guidelines, especially for meat exports.
Submit product list, ingredients, and process flow chart.
Sharia auditors visit the factory to verify hygiene and raw materials.
Samples tested for non-halal DNA (porcine) and alcohol content.
Issuance of Halal Certificate valid for 1–3 years (renewable).
End-to-End Support
Depends on Product Count & Facility
The transition from "Private Halal" to "Government-Regulated Halal" is a minefield. CloudDesk is your bridge.
The new DGFT mandate requires facilities to be certified by agencies accredited by the NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies).CloudDesk performs a Pre-Assessment Audit to ensure your plant meets the I-CAS standards before the official auditors arrive, saving you from expensive re-audit fees.
Halal isn't just about slaughter; it’s about the entire supply chain (e.g., no alcohol-based cleaners or porcine-derived lubricants). CloudDesk’s Supply Chain Scanner reviews your raw material MSDS sheets to ensure every single additive is 100% compliant with GSO 2055-1 and OIC/SMIIC standards.
A certificate for the UAE might not work for (BPJPH) or Malaysia (JAKIM) due to differing national standards. CloudDesk’s Global Recognition Engine identifies which certification body is recognized by your target country, ensuring your "Halal Passport" is valid at the port of destination.
For meat exports, you need a certificate for every shipment.CloudDesk integrates with your shipping workflow to generate and verify these Consignment Certificates instantly, ensuring your container doesn't get rejected in Dubai or Doha due to a missing QR code.
No. As of 2026, it is mandatory only for specified meat and meat products being exported to 15 specific countries (Bahrain, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, and UAE). For other products like cosmetics or plant-based foods, it is optional but highly recommended for market access.
I-CAS stands for India Conformity Assessment Scheme. Developed by the Quality Council of India (QCI), it is the government-recognized framework that streamlines the Halal process. To export meat as "Halal," your facility must be certified under this specific scheme by an NABCB-accredited body.
For the 15 specified countries, a private certificate is no longer sufficient for meat exports. It must be a certificate issued under the I-CAS framework. However, for non-notified countries or non-meat products, private certifications are still accepted.
While not mandated by India's DGFT yet, countries like Indonesia have made Halal certification mandatory for all consumer goods (including cosmetics and fashion) starting in October 2026. CloudDesk helps you get ahead of this curve.
Common issues include alcohol (used in perfumes/sanitizers), gelatin (in capsules), and glycerin or stearic acid (if derived from non-Halal animal fats). CloudDesk helps you reformulate or find certified-Halal suppliers for these ingredients.
"• 1-Year Cycle: Approx. ₹25,000 + ₹500 per product. • 3-Year Cycle: Approx. ₹60,000 + ₹1,500 per product. • Logo Usage: Often carries an additional annual fee (approx. ₹20,000). • Note: Exporting meat also requires a 'Consignment Fee' of approx. ₹800–₹1,000 per shipment."
Typically 6 to 8 weeks. This includes document review, an on-site audit of your facility, and the final decision by the certification committee. CloudDesk’s "Fast-Track" service can reduce this to 4 weeks by ensuring "First-Time-Right" documentation.
Your shipment will be flagged as a Policy Violation at the Indian port. Even if it leaves India, it will be rejected or seized by the importing country’s Customs, leading to a 100% loss of cargo value and potential blacklisting of your IEC.