Public notice8 May 2025An apology, drawn to the community’s attention
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful+27 21 684 4600info@mjchalaaltrust.co.za

The world's first halaal certifier. Your gateway to global markets.

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Is it halaal?

Check an HT number, a place or a product

The HT number is on every MJC certificate and on the mark shown in store.

  • 6 450businesses certified over the past 20 years
  • 100+countries recognise MJCHT certification
  • 540products certified in 2025
  • 200+professionals trained to date
From application to certificate

Every step online

Usually 15 to 20 business days, once your documents are complete. You see where your application is, what we need and what comes next, in your client portal.

  1. Documentation ReviewUpload your documents, raw materials and products.
  2. Technical ReviewEvery ingredient and supplier is checked.
  3. Invoice AuditYour audit invoice arrives online.
  4. Certification AuditAn MJC auditor visits every site.
  5. Halaal DecisionTwo sign-offs on every decision.
  6. Invoice CertificationYour certification invoice arrives online.
  7. Issue CertificateDownload it; anyone can check it here.
Surveillance audits

Scheduled and unannounced inspections keep every certified site to the standard, all year.

Monitoring

Continuous checks that you stay compliant.

Documentation

A complete audit trail and records, in your client portal.

Non-conformances

Anything not right is raised quickly, put right and closed, with evidence.