Documents & Publications

The halal standards we work with, together with our downloadable documents: application forms, guidelines and publications.

Standards we work with

CODEX CAC/GL 24-1997

Codex Alimentarius — CAC/GL 24-1997

The international “General Guidelines for Use of the Term Halal” issued by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (FAO/WHO). It is the global baseline reference for using the word “halal” on food and defines lawful and unlawful sources and slaughter according to Islamic law.

Details & guideline

GSO 2055-1

GSO 2055-1 — Halal Food, Part 1: General Requirements

The Gulf (GSO) standard for halal food covering the entire supply chain: ingredients, processing, packaging, storage and transport.

Details & guideline

GSO 993

GSO 993 — Animal Slaughtering Requirements According to Islamic Rules

The Gulf standard specifying halal slaughtering requirements for meat and poultry, including stunning rules, slaughterman requirements and hygiene.

Details & guideline

OIC/SMIIC 1

OIC/SMIIC 1 — General Requirements for Halal Food

The standard of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's standards institute (SMIIC), adopted by many OIC member countries including Türkiye.

Details & guideline

MS 1500

MS 1500 — Halal Food (Malaysia)

Malaysia's halal standard for the production, preparation, handling and storage of food, applied by JAKIM.

Details & guideline

HAS 23000

HAS 23000 — Halal Assurance System (Indonesia)

Indonesia's halal assurance system criteria (MUI / BPJPH). Halal certification is mandatory for most products sold in Indonesia.

Details & guideline

UAE.S 2055-1

UAE.S 2055-1 — Halal Products (UAE)

The Emirati technical regulation for halal products applied within the UAE national halal mark scheme.

Details & guideline

Forms & publications

Documents will be published here soon.