Internationally recognized halal certification in Canada!
Are your customers requiring halal certification in Canada? Combining over 60 plus years of experience in halal auditing, CHB is the most internationally recognized halal symbol in Canada. For Canadian manufacturers, partnering with CHB boosts consumer trust in your products and unlocks access to global muslim markets.
Here is what sets CHB apart:
- International Halal Certificate Recognition
- Efficient Halal Certification Process
- Customized Halal Certification Solutions
- Audit Integration With Existing FSQA Systems
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Halal Certification Requirements
Everything is halal, except for ABCD & IS, which is considered forbidden (haram):
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Alcohol (ethanol) and all kinds of intoxicants/drugs
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Blood – whether fluid or coagulated
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Carnivorous animals
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Dead meat – meat that has not been slaughtered according to Islamic sacrificial rites
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Foods sacrificed to idols
S
Pork and all pork derivatives
CHB will process your Halal Certification Free-of-Cost!
CHB’s Efficient 3-Step Halal Certification Process!
The Canadian Halal Bureau (CHB) will process your halal application without any cost.
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Application |
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CHB’s experienced technical staff will perform a comprehensive assessment of your product, facility, ingredients, sourcing, and production processes to verify compliance with halal standards. This initial evaluation ensures alignment with global halal market requirements, positioning your products for international success.
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 5-7 Business Days |
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Audit |
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CHB halal auditors conduct a thorough, on-site inspection to validate adherence to documented halal protocols, international halal guidelines, and industry-specific best practices. Our meticulous halal audit process confirms your facility’s commitment to halal integrity, ensuring your products earn trust from halal-conscious consumers worldwide.
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Halal Certification |
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Congratulations! Upon successful completion of the halal audit, an official CHB halal certificate will be released to your company. |
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| 48 hours from the successful completion of the audit |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a broad guideline for assessing the qualification of a product as “halal”?
The halal philosophy can be understood in simple terms with the following acronym; “Everything is halal except ABCD IS haram”.
A- Alcohol (ethyl) and all types of intoxicants/drugs
B- Blood – flowing or congealed
C- Carnivorous animals
D- Dead meat – meat that is not slaughtered according to Islamic slaughtering rites
I- Food immolate unto idols
S- Swine and all swine derivatives
Does CHB have any application fees for the qualification of halal products?
No, there are no halal application fees at CHB. CHB’s technical staff will evaluate your products at no cost and with no obligations.
How long does the halal certification process take in Canada?
The American Halal Foundation’s efficient system of technical evaluation, auditing, and issuing Canadian Halal Bureau (CHB) allows clients to achieve halal certification, on average, within three weeks. Many businesses contact us for a quick turnaround with their halal certification to hit firm deadlines for proposal submittal, pending government contracts, or other urgent needs.
Can products be added during the halal certification period?
Yes, products may be added at any time during the halal certification period. To add products to your Halal Product Certificate contact your account executive with your request and the details regarding the additional product you seek to add. Your account executive will then guide you to successfully adding the products that qualify as halal to your Halal Product Certificate.
Are kosher-certified products also halal by default?
Kosher-certified products cannot be considered halal by default. Although Jewish dietary laws of kashrut share commonalities with halal, they allow for certain ingredients such as alcohol that are strictly forbidden according to Islamic law. Additionally, the rules that govern animal derivates differ in various aspects.
About CHB
Since conducting one of earliest halal audits in the 1980s, CHB’s expert halal audit team has led the industry, setting benchmarks for halal certification excellence globally. Today, Canadian Halal Bureau (CHB) focuses on delivering growth for its clients by enabling them to access the $1.5 Trillion halal market.
CHB instills confidence in its clients’ products which increases brand awareness and ultimately delivers growth. With over 60+ years of credibility, CHB is committed to providing the most recognized halal certification for manufacturers in Canada.
Industries Served in Canada
Private Label Brands
Vitamins, Supplements, and Nutraceuticals
Halal In Numbers
Billion +
In new business generated
million +
Food service meals halal-certified
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Countries with CHB certified companies
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Ingredients reviewed
* These figures reflect the Halal Foundation group of companies that are not limited to Canada
How can Canadian businesses grow with CHB’s halal certification?
| AHF is internationally accredited, and its certificate is recognized in every importing region around the world. The AHF halal symbol epitomizes trust and integrity to 1.9Billion halal consumers. |
| AHF is internationally accredited, and its certificate is recognized in every importing region around the world. The AHF halal symbol epitomizes trust and integrity to 1.9Billion halal consumers. |
| From contract manufacturers to off-shore drilling ships, AHF has the experience and capability to tailor halal certification solutions to your needs. |
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