Halal Services
"Halal Certification is a product-based certification system. Unlike International Standard Organization (ISO) there is no unified, international organization for Halal Standard. Hence, there are multiple Halal Standards & Regulations followed by different national authorities and certification bodies throughout the world.
The Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) is the Authority responsible for implementation of regulation controlling Halal products in the U.A.E. The Federal Government has launched the Halal National Mark to augment the program certifying Halal products and animal slaughterhouses.
The Halal National Mark
Mark of Conformity granted to products animal slaughterhouses that have demonstrated compliance with requirements of U.A.E. Regulations for Halal Products Mark that can be printed on the certified product as a proof of compliance and approval by the Federal Government through ESMA
License to use the Halal National Mark is valid for 3 years.
The Halal Certificate of Conformity
Halal Certificate is valid within 3 years upon issuance for the certified products and animal slaughterhouses. Renewal application is required one month before expiration of the certificate.
List of certified products may be updated to include additional products provided these are under the same category, manufactured in the same production line and the same set of technical requirements is met.Categories:
PRODUCTS/FOOD
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Farming 1 (Animals)
Category A
Meat and meat products, Poultry and Poultry Products, Egg and egg product, Milk and dairy products, Fish and fish products, Bee Products (Honey and its byproducts), Animal oils and fats.
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Farming 2 (Plants)
Category B
Fruit and vegetables and their products, Cereal and cereal products, Spices; horticultural products, Vegetable oils and fats, Sugar and confectionery products, Spices, Horticultural products, Cereal and cereal products, Spices; horticultural products, Vegetable oils and fats, Sugar and confectionery products, Spices, Horticultural products
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Processing 1 (Perishable animal products)
Category C
Includes all activities after farming, e.g. animal slaughtering houses , poultry, eggs, dairy and fish products
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Processing 2 (Perishable vegetable products)
Category D
Fresh fruits’ fresh juices; preserved fruits; fresh vegetables; preserved vegetables
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Processing 3 (Products with long shelf life at room temperature)
Category E
Canned products; biscuits; snacks; oil; drinking water; beverages; pasta; flour; sugar; salt
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Feed Production
Category F
Animal feed , Fish Feed
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Chemical and Biochemical manufacturing
Category L
Food Additives (Acids, Anticaking agents, Bulking agents, coloring agents, Emulsifiers, Stabilizers / gelling agents, Thickeners, Flavors, Humectants, Preservatives, Sweeteners, Vitamins, Spices); Dietary supplements; Cleaning agents; Processing aids, Microorganisms, Enzymes, Genetically modified organisms (GMO)
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HALAL COSMETICS
Category N
Baby Products(Baby Lotions, Oils, Powders, Creams, Baby Shampoos ), Bath Products Bath Products(Bath Oils, Tablets and Salts , Bubble Baths, Bath Capsules), Eye Makeup Products (Eyebrow Pencil ,Eyeliner, Eye Color, Eye Makeup Remover , Mascara ), Facial Makeup Products Facial Makeup Products(Cheek Color , Face Powders , Foundations ,Lip Color ,Concealers , Make up remover), Hair Care Products (Hair Conditioners ,Hair Sprays , Hair Straighteners and Relaxers, Shampoos and Rinses , Tonics and Dressings), Hair Dye and Hair Coloring Products (Hair Dyes and Colors , Hair Tints, Rinses and Shampoos , Hair Bleaches ), Nail Products Nail Products(Cuticle Oils, Creams and Lotions , Nail Polish and Enamel and Removers ,Artificial Nail Extension Products ,Manicure and Pedicure Products), Oral Care Products ( Toothpastes , Mouthwashes and Breath Fresheners), Personal Cleanliness Products (Soap , Antiperspirants and Deodorants ,Douches, Feminine Deodorants ), Shaving Products Shaving Products(Pre-shave Lotions (all types) , Shaving Creams, Shaving Soap ), Face Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Body Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Hand Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Foot Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Sunscreen and Suntan Products (Sunblock and Sunscreen Gels, Creams, and Liquids , Sunless Tanners ), Hair Removing Products (Wax, Sugar, Creams, Depilatories), Shaving Products Shaving Products(Pre-shave Lotions (all types) , Shaving Creams, Shaving Soap ), Face Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Body Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Hand Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Foot Care Products (Creams, Lotions, Masks , Sprays, Powders), Sunscreen and Suntan Products (Sunblock and Sunscreen Gels, Creams, and Liquids , Sunless Tanners ), Hair Removing Products (Wax, Sugar, Creams, Depilatories)
Gulf Type Certification (G-Mark)
G-Mark is a requirement for Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances being sold into member countries of the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO) Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Products covered:
- Children Toys
- Household refrigerator, Freezer and other refrigerating or freezing equipment
- Household clothes dryers and clothes washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry
- Household food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors
- Toaster
- Electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus and hand dryers
- Household electric heating apparatus
- Household microwave oven
- Other household ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters
- Household electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
- Electric smoothing irons
- Household plugs, socket outlets, adaptors, cord extension sets and chargers
- Air conditioners