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 è il partner esclusivo egiziano del Global Halal Control Office (GHCO). Certificazione Halal contro OIC/SMIIC 1:2019, GSO 2055-1:2015, UAE.S 2055-1:2015 e BPJBH 2023 — riconosciuta in oltre 57 stati membri OIC.

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What is Halal Certification?

La certificazione Halal verifica che prodotti e processi siano conformi alla legge dietetica islamica e agli standard etici lungo l'intera filiera alimentare — dalle materie prime al prodotto finito. Il Global Halal Control Office (GHCO) è un ente di certificazione Halal autorevole con riconoscimento internazionale, e CAS è il suo partner esclusivo egiziano.

Who Is This For?

Produttori alimentari, fornitori di ingredienti, società di servizi di ristorazione, fabbricanti di cosmetici e prodotti farmaceutici e qualsiasi organizzazione che desideri esportare verso o servire mercati a maggioranza musulmana inclusi GCC, Indonesia, Malesia, Egitto, Turchia e i 57 stati membri OIC.

Key Benefits

Accesso al mercato globale Halal di oltre 2,5 trilioni di dollari
Quattro standard Halal internazionali coperti in un unico certificato
Riconoscimento nei 57 stati membri OIC + paesi del GCC
Conformità ai requisiti di importazione di Indonesia (BPJPH) e Malesia
Programma di sorveglianza e controllo annuale dell'integrità Halal
Tracciabilità completa dalla materia prima al prodotto finito
L'audit annuale mantiene la validità del certificato e la credibilità di mercato
Numero di certificato Halal tracciabile e verificabile tramite il registro online di 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: Il processo di certificazione Halal inizia con una revisione documentale delle specifiche degli ingredienti, delle dichiarazioni dei fornitori e dei processi di produzione, seguita da un audit in sito che verifica conformità Halal, integrità della filiera e prevenzione della contaminazione incrociata. Audit annuali di sorveglianza mantengono la validità della certificazione.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quali standard Halal copre il certificato GHCO?

Il certificato GHCO emesso tramite CAS copre quattro standard Halal riconosciuti a livello internazionale contemporaneamente: OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 (57 stati membri OIC), GSO 2055-1:2015 (mercati GCC), UAE.S 2055-1:2015 (Standard Nazionale UAE) e BPJBH 2023 (regolamenti BPJPH dell'Indonesia).

Il certificato GHCO è riconosciuto in Arabia Saudita e nel GCC?

Sì. Il certificato GHCO copre GSO 2055-1:2015, lo standard della Gulf Standardization Organization, che è lo standard di riferimento per il cibo Halal negli stati membri del GCC tra cui Arabia Saudita, Emirati Arabi Uniti, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrein e Oman.

In cosa consiste un audit Halal?

Gli auditor esaminano l'approvvigionamento delle materie prime e le specifiche degli ingredienti, le dichiarazioni Halal dei fornitori, le procedure di macellazione e le qualifiche dei macellatori (ove applicabile), i controlli di processo produttivo e la prevenzione della contaminazione incrociata, i controlli di pulizia e sanificazione, l'imballaggio, l'etichettatura e la tracciabilità.

Cosmetici e farmaci possono essere certificati Halal?

Sì. La certificazione Halal GHCO copre cosmetici, prodotti per la cura della persona, farmaci, integratori alimentari e qualsiasi categoria di prodotto in cui lo status Halal sia rilevante — non solo alimenti. L'approvvigionamento degli ingredienti e i processi produttivi sono valutati per la conformità Halal.

Per quanto tempo è valido un certificato Halal GHCO?

I certificati Halal GHCO sono validi per 12 mesi dalla data di emissione. Sono richiesti audit di sorveglianza annuali per mantenere la certificazione. Il numero del certificato e la validità possono essere verificati attraverso il portale di verifica certificati di CAS o GHCO.

CAS emette il certificato Halal?

CAS conduce l'audit richiesto e la valutazione tecnica come partner esclusivo egiziano di GHCO. Il certificato è emesso sotto autorità GHCO con il marchio di certificazione GHCO. CAS è l'unico ente autorizzato a condurre audit Halal GHCO in Egitto.

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