Halal Certification will be given for applicants when an initial audit/evaluation has been completed and systems deemed to be satisfactory to the standard requirements by the approved Decision Committee, the relevant Scheme or Asst. Scheme Manager shall inform the applicant accordingly and issue a certificate of Halal product certification.
Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council
المجلس الأعلى للشؤون الإسلامية في إثيوبيا
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Oromiya Region Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Department of Halal Certification Body (ORIASC-HCB) is the EIAC and SFDA Halal Center accredited national halal certification body in Ethiopia aimed to develop Halal products standard and conduct Halal product inspection in accordance with Islamic Law (Sharia) and parallel to internationally accepted and GSO standards for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf Countries.
To examine, certify, and regulate all food products and consumer products in an efficient and effective manner based on GSO standard so as to guarantee that it complies with Halal requirements of UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Countries as required by Shariah (Islamic Law).
To develop Halal standards aligned with Islamic Law and international food standards, provide training for skilled manpower, and enhance knowledge on Halal certification to boost production, exports, and global acceptance.
We certify Halal products in Ethiopia per Islamic Law and GSO standards, ensuring compliance for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Gulf markets. We also train experts and promote Halal awareness.
Understanding Halal
HALAL in general term means permitted, allowed, authorized, approved, sanctioned, lawful, legal, legitimate or licit. The word 'Food for Muslims' or 'food certified Halal' or 'Halal' or having similar meanings can be define as follows:
Free of, and not made of, or containing any part or substance taken or extracted from animal which are forbidden (HARAM) to be consumed by Muslims, according to Islamic laws (Shariah).
Not containing any substances, this is declared as filth according to Islamic Laws.
During preparation, processing or storage, it should not come into contact or be in close proximity with any food which do not fulfill the requirements as stipulated in Paragraph (a), (b) or (c) or any substance declared as being filth according to Islamic Law.
Not prepared, processed, produced or manufactured using utensils, equipment and / or machinery which are not free from filthy substances as directed by Islamic Laws.
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Auditors compile findings and prepare a comprehensive audit report, ensuring transparency and actionable insights for certification.
The Halal Decision Committee reviews the audit and makes the final certification decision based on compliance and standards.
If approved, the Halal certificate is granted. If not, the process returns to step 3 for further review and correction.
