Discover our comprehensive process for ensuring Halal compliance and certification excellence
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.
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.
To be the leading Halal certification authority in Ethiopia, ensuring compliance with Islamic Law and international standards for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and 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.
Click through the 6 stages below to explore the end-to-end verification framework ensuring compliance with Islamic Shariah, GSO 2055-1, and bilateral export protocols.
The Halal certification journey commences with the submission of your formal application package. The ORIASC-HCB secretariat verifies legal business credentials, defines production facilities and scope boundaries, and cross-references manufacturing categories against international Halal classification standards.
Every audit stage is governed by ISO/IEC 17065 and GSO 2055-1 standard protocols.
Understanding the fundamental principles of Halal certification and Islamic Law compliance
HALAL in general term means permitted, allowed, authorized, approved, sanctioned, lawful, legal, legitimate or licit. Food certified as Halal must meet specific Islamic Law requirements.
Free of haram substances per Islamic law
Free from filth per Islamic law
No cross-contact with haram substances
We ensure compliance with Islamic Law (Sharia) and parallel to internationally accepted and GSO standards for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf Countries.
Sharia-based certification standards
GSO and Gulf Country compliance
Rigorous audit and inspection process
Join hundreds of businesses that trust ORIASC-HCB for their Halal certification needs
