Which Halal standards does the GHCO certificate cover?

The GHCO certificate issued through CAS covers four internationally recognised Halal standards simultaneously: OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (57 OIC member states), GSO 2055-1:2015 (GCC markets), UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (UAE market), and BPJBH Decree Nr. 20 of 2023 (Indonesia). This single certificate supports market access across the widest range of Halal-regulated markets.

Is the GHCO certificate recognised in Saudi Arabia and the GCC?

Yes. The GHCO certificate covers GSO 2055-1:2015, the Gulf Standardization Organization standard, which is the reference standard for Halal food in GCC member states including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

What does a Halal audit involve?

Auditors review raw material sourcing and ingredient specifications, supplier Halal declarations, slaughter procedures and slaughterer qualifications (where applicable), production process controls and cross-contamination prevention, segregation of Halal and non-Halal areas, cleaning validation, and product labelling. The audit is conducted at your facility by a GHCO-qualified CAS auditor.

Can cosmetics and pharmaceuticals be Halal certified?

Yes. GHCO Halal certification covers cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, food supplements, and any product category where Halal status is relevant — not only food. Ingredient sourcing and manufacturing process verification apply in the same way.

How long is a GHCO Halal certificate valid?

GHCO Halal certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Annual surveillance audits are required to maintain certification. The certificate number and validity can be verified through the GHCO online register.

Does CAS issue the Halal certificate?

CAS conducts the required audit and technical assessment as the exclusive Egypt partner of GHCO. The certificate is issued under GHCO authority with the GHCO certification mark. CAS is the only authorised GHCO partner for Egypt.

Why does a producer in Egypt need Halal certification?

Producers in Egypt pursue Halal certification primarily for export to the 57+ Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states — including the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco — where Halal certification from a recognised body is required for many food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical imports. CAS is the exclusive partner of the Global Halal Control Office (GHCO) in Egypt.

Which Halal standards does CAS issue against?

Through the GHCO partnership, CAS issues Halal certificates against OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (the OIC reference standard), the GSO 2055-1:2015 family (the Gulf Standardization Organization standard accepted across all GCC states), UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (UAE national variant), and BPJBH 2023 (Indonesia BPJPH-recognised). The applicable scheme is selected based on your target export markets.

How does the Halal audit work for an organisation in Egypt?

The audit covers raw-material sourcing (animal origin, slaughter compliance, ingredient traceability), cross-contamination controls, segregation from non-Halal products, dedicated equipment or validated cleaning, transport and storage, packaging, and worker training. CAS auditors visit your Egypt facilities; technical review is supported by GHCO technical experts.

How long is the Halal certificate valid?

Halal certificate validity depends on the target scheme and product type — typically 12 months with annual surveillance, after which the certificate is renewed. Lot-based or batch-specific Halal certificates are also issued for specific shipments where required by importers.

Why does a producer in Jordan need Halal certification?

Producers in Jordan pursue Halal certification primarily for export to the 57+ Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states — including the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco — where Halal certification from a recognised body is required for many food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical imports. CAS is the exclusive partner of the Global Halal Control Office (GHCO) in Egypt.

Which Halal standards does CAS issue against?

Through the GHCO partnership, CAS issues Halal certificates against OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (the OIC reference standard), the GSO 2055-1:2015 family (the Gulf Standardization Organization standard accepted across all GCC states), UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (UAE national variant), and BPJBH 2023 (Indonesia BPJPH-recognised). The applicable scheme is selected based on your target export markets.

How does the Halal audit work for an organisation in Jordan?

The audit covers raw-material sourcing (animal origin, slaughter compliance, ingredient traceability), cross-contamination controls, segregation from non-Halal products, dedicated equipment or validated cleaning, transport and storage, packaging, and worker training. CAS auditors visit your Jordan facilities; technical review is supported by GHCO technical experts.

How long is the Halal certificate valid?

Halal certificate validity depends on the target scheme and product type — typically 12 months with annual surveillance, after which the certificate is renewed. Lot-based or batch-specific Halal certificates are also issued for specific shipments where required by importers.

Why does a producer in Italy need Halal certification?

Producers in Italy pursue Halal certification primarily for export to the 57+ Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states — including the GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco — where Halal certification from a recognised body is required for many food, beverage, cosmetic and pharmaceutical imports. CAS is the exclusive partner of the Global Halal Control Office (GHCO) in Egypt.

Which Halal standards does CAS issue against?

Through the GHCO partnership, CAS issues Halal certificates against OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (the OIC reference standard), the GSO 2055-1:2015 family (the Gulf Standardization Organization standard accepted across all GCC states), UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (UAE national variant), and BPJBH 2023 (Indonesia BPJPH-recognised). The applicable scheme is selected based on your target export markets.

How does the Halal audit work for an organisation in Italy?

The audit covers raw-material sourcing (animal origin, slaughter compliance, ingredient traceability), cross-contamination controls, segregation from non-Halal products, dedicated equipment or validated cleaning, transport and storage, packaging, and worker training. CAS auditors visit your Italy facilities; technical review is supported by GHCO technical experts.

How long is the Halal certificate valid?

Halal certificate validity depends on the target scheme and product type — typically 12 months with annual surveillance, after which the certificate is renewed. Lot-based or batch-specific Halal certificates are also issued for specific shipments where required by importers.

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Halal Certification — GHCO

CAS هي الشريك الحصري في مصر للمكتب العالمي لمراقبة الحلال (GHCO). شهادة الحلال وفقاً لـ OIC/SMIIC 1:2019، GSO 2055-1:2015، UAE.S 2055-1:2015، و BPJBH 2023 — معترف بها في أكثر من 57 دولة عضو في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي.

CAS Partner — GHCO OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 · GSO 2055-1:2015 · UAE.S 2055-1:2015 · BPJBH 2023

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What is Halal Certification?

تتحقق شهادة الحلال من أن المنتجات والعمليات تتوافق مع أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية الغذائية والمعايير الأخلاقية عبر سلسلة الأغذية بأكملها — من المواد الخام إلى المنتج النهائي. المكتب العالمي لمراقبة الحلال (GHCO) هو هيئة موثوقة لإصدار شهادات الحلال ذات اعتراف دولي، و CAS هي شريكها الحصري في مصر.

Who Is This For?

مصنعو الأغذية، موردو المكونات، شركات تقديم الطعام، مصنعو مستحضرات التجميل والأدوية، وأي مؤسسة ترغب في التصدير إلى أو خدمة الأسواق ذات الأغلبية المسلمة بما في ذلك دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي وإندونيسيا وماليزيا ومصر وتركيا و57 دولة عضو في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي.

Key Benefits

الوصول إلى السوق العالمي للحلال البالغ 2.5 تريليون دولار
أربعة معايير حلال دولية مغطاة في شهادة واحدة
اعتراف في 57 دولة عضو في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي + دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي
امتثال لمتطلبات الاستيراد في إندونيسيا (BPJPH) وماليزيا
برنامج رقابة سنوية للسلامة الحلال والتحقق من النزاهة
تتبع كامل من المادة الخام إلى المنتج النهائي
التدقيق السنوي يحافظ على صلاحية الشهادة ومصداقية السوق
رقم شهادة الحلال قابل للتتبع والتحقق عبر السجل الإلكتروني لـ GHCO

Certification Process

Application & Review

Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.

Stage 1 — Document Review

On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.

Stage 2 — On-site Audit

Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.

Certification Decision

CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

Surveillance & Recertification

Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.

Audit Time: تبدأ عملية شهادة الحلال بمراجعة وثائق مواصفات المكونات وإقرارات الموردين وعمليات الإنتاج، يليها تدقيق في الموقع يتحقق من الامتثال للحلال ونزاهة سلسلة التوريد ومنع التلوث المتبادل. تحافظ تدقيقات المراقبة السنوية على صلاحية الاعتماد.

Frequently Asked Questions

ما معايير الحلال التي تغطيها شهادة GHCO؟

تغطي شهادة GHCO الصادرة عبر CAS أربعة معايير حلال معترف بها دولياً في وقت واحد: OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (57 دولة عضو في منظمة التعاون الإسلامي)، GSO 2055-1:2015 (أسواق دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي)، UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (المعيار الوطني الإماراتي)، و BPJBH 2023 (لوائح BPJPH الإندونيسية).

هل شهادة GHCO معترف بها في المملكة العربية السعودية ودول مجلس التعاون الخليجي؟

نعم. تغطي شهادة GHCO معيار GSO 2055-1:2015، معيار هيئة التقييس لدول مجلس التعاون الخليجي، وهو المعيار المرجعي للأغذية الحلال في الدول الأعضاء في مجلس التعاون الخليجي بما في ذلك المملكة العربية السعودية والإمارات وقطر والكويت والبحرين وعمان.

ما الذي يتضمنه تدقيق الحلال؟

يراجع المدققون مصادر المواد الخام ومواصفات المكونات، وإقرارات الحلال من الموردين، وإجراءات الذبح ومؤهلات الذابحين (حيث ينطبق ذلك)، وضوابط عملية الإنتاج ومنع التلوث المتبادل، وضوابط النظافة والتعقيم، والتعبئة والتغليف، ووضع العلامات، والتتبع.

هل يمكن اعتماد مستحضرات التجميل والأدوية كحلال؟

نعم. تغطي شهادة الحلال GHCO مستحضرات التجميل ومنتجات العناية الشخصية والأدوية والمكملات الغذائية وأي فئة منتج تكون فيها حالة الحلال ذات صلة — وليس فقط الأغذية. يتم تقييم مصادر المكونات وعمليات الإنتاج للامتثال للحلال.

ما مدة صلاحية شهادة الحلال GHCO؟

شهادات الحلال GHCO صالحة لمدة 12 شهراً من تاريخ الإصدار. مطلوب تدقيقات مراقبة سنوية للحفاظ على الاعتماد. يمكن التحقق من رقم الشهادة ومدة صلاحيتها عبر بوابة التحقق من الشهادات لـ CAS أو GHCO.

هل CAS تصدر شهادة الحلال؟

تجري CAS التدقيق المطلوب والتقييم الفني بصفتها الشريك الحصري في مصر لـ GHCO. تصدر الشهادة تحت سلطة GHCO بعلامة اعتماد GHCO. CAS هي الجهة الوحيدة المخولة بإجراء عمليات تدقيق الحلال GHCO في مصر.

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