Halal Certification
Assurance that your products, ingredients, processes and supply chain meet Halal requirements, facilitated by RACS through recognised Halal programs, within our scope, for Saudi Arabia and export markets.
Turnaround
Typically 4–8 weeks from a complete file to issuance, depending on factory-audit scheduling and supply-chain complexity.
Validity
Certificate valid per the recognised program, with mandatory surveillance during the validity period.
Accredited body
SASO · GSO · ISO 17065
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What is this?
Halal certification provides documented assurance that products, ingredients, production processes and supply chains comply with applicable Halal requirements and the relevant regulatory expectations. It covers what goes into the product, how it is made, and how it moves, not just the finished good on the shelf.
Halal compliance is increasingly required, or expected, for manufacturers and exporters seeking access to Saudi Arabia and other markets. For many food, ingredient, cosmetics and pharmaceutical producers it has moved from a commercial advantage to a condition of market entry and a recurring buyer requirement.
RACS facilitates Halal assessment and certification through recognised Halal certification programs, within its scope of authorisation. We review your documentation, assess the factory and verify the supply chain, then coordinate certification under the appropriate program, and we tell you exactly what's missing before anything is issued.
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Who needs it
Food and beverage manufacturers producing for Saudi Arabia or Halal-required export markets.
Producers of ingredients, additives, flavourings and processing aids supplied into Halal supply chains.
Cosmetics, personal-care and pharmaceutical manufacturers where Halal status is requested by buyers or regulators.
Exporters and brand owners who need a recognised Halal certificate to satisfy importers and customs in target markets.
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How it works
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Application & scope confirmation
We confirm the products, ingredients and sites in scope, the target markets, and the recognised Halal program that fits your case.
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Documentation review
We assess ingredient declarations, supplier certificates, formulations and processing records against the applicable Halal requirements.
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Factory assessment
An on-site assessment verifies production lines, segregation, cleaning and handling controls that keep the process Halal-compliant.
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Supply-chain verification
We trace critical ingredients back to their sources and verify that suppliers and logistics preserve Halal integrity end to end.
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We complete the file with you
Where something is missing, we tell you exactly what we need, no guesswork. We don't certify if the file isn't right.
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Certification & surveillance
Once the assessment is satisfied, the Halal certificate is issued under the recognised program, with periodic surveillance to keep it valid.
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Required documents
Don't have these yet? We'll guide you through every one.
Commercial registration and factory/production-site licence.
Full ingredient list with sources, and supplier Halal certificates for critical materials.
Product formulations, specifications and processing flow.
Cleaning, segregation and handling procedures for the production lines.
Labelling and packaging artwork, where applicable.
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What we assess
Factory assessment
Supply-chain verification
Where we operate
Markets we support
Saudi Arabia
Through recognised Halal certification programs.
United Arab Emirates
Through recognised Halal certification programs.
United Kingdom
For exporters meeting UK-market Halal expectations.
Germany
For exporters meeting European-market Halal expectations.
India
Through recognised Halal certification programs.
Kenya
Through recognised Halal certification programs.
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Why RACS
We facilitate certification through recognised Halal programs, within a defined scope of authorisation, not an open-ended claim.
Assessors who read your supply chain as a whole: ingredients, factory and logistics, not just the final label.
A project manager on your side from the first email, bilingual Arabic / English.
We tell you exactly what's missing, and we don't certify if the file isn't right.
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Frequently asked questions
Start your compliance file
Send us your details and we'll respond within 24 hours with the path to compliance and an estimate.
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