Looking to export or sell food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals in India or internationally to Muslim-majority countries?
You’ll need a Halal Certificate to demonstrate that your products comply with Islamic dietary and ethical guidelines. At Draft It Legal, we help Indian manufacturers, exporters, and food businesses get certified — quickly and affordably.
What is a Halal Certificate?
A Halal Certificate confirms that the food or products are permissible (Halal) under Islamic law, meaning:
No pork or pork derivatives
No alcohol or intoxicants
No animal-derived ingredients from haram (forbidden) sources
Processed and manufactured according to Halal hygiene standards
It is crucial for businesses exporting to Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa, and even in India where there’s a growing demand from Halal-conscious consumers.
Who Needs Halal Certification?
You need Halal Certification if you operate in:
Meat and Poultry Processing
Packaged Food and Beverages
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Nutraceuticals and Pharma
Hotels, Restaurants, Catering
Export and Trading Businesses
📝 Types of Halal Certifications We Help With
1️⃣ Halal for Food Manufacturers
For processed foods, snacks, sauces, bakery products, dairy, meat, etc.
2️⃣ Halal for Meat Exporters
Includes slaughterhouse inspection, processing checks, and logistics compliance.
3️⃣ Halal for Cosmetics & Pharma
Verifying ingredients and processes for skincare, haircare, supplements, and medicines.
4️⃣ Halal Restaurant/Hotel Certification
Covers kitchen hygiene, sourcing, preparation, and compliance for dine-in or cloud kitchens.
📑 Documents Required
- Business registration proof (GST/License)
- FSSAI License (for food businesses)
- Ingredient list or product specification
- Manufacturing process details
- Plant layout or hygiene SOPs
- Packaging and labeling samples
- Audit permissions (if applicable)
Our legal team guides you step-by-step and handles coordination with certification authorities.
🚀 Our Halal Certification Process
- Consultation & Eligibility Check: We understand your product line, export needs, and certification scope.
- Document Preparation: We help compile the application and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with Halal Certifier: We coordinate audits, inspections (if required), and compliance checks.
- Issuance of Halal Certificate: Once approved, your certificate is issued — valid typically for 1 year.
⏱️ Timeline: 7 to 20 working days depending on category and certifier.
📜 FAQs – Halal Certification
Everything you need to know before getting certified
1. Is Halal certification mandatory in India?
No, but it is mandatory for exporting food to most Islamic countries and often required by large domestic retailers and restaurants.
2. Is it needed only for meat exporters?
No. Any food, cosmetic, or pharma business that wants to sell to Halal-sensitive markets needs this.
3. Is there a government authority for Halal in India?
No central government body. Certification is provided by private Halal bodies recognized by international organizations and buyers.
4. Is Halal different from FSSAI?
Yes. FSSAI is the Indian food safety standard. Halal is based on religious compliance under Islamic law.
5. Can foreign companies apply through Indian entities?
Yes. Indian subsidiaries or export agents can apply on behalf of foreign brands operating in India.
💼 Why Choose Draft It Legal?
🕋 Trusted Coordination
With recognized Halal certifying bodies
📝 Full Documentation Support
End-to-end assistance on forms & compliance
🔍 Product & Label Guidance
We help ensure your product meets Halal norms
⏱️ Fast & Transparent Process
Timeline of 7–20 working days depending on category
📲 Get Halal Certified with Confidence
Ready to tap into global Halal markets or sell to Halal-conscious consumers?
Let Draft It Legal guide you every step of the way.
Draft It Legal – Your Compliance Partner for Global-Ready Certification