بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful+27 21 684 4600info@mjchalaaltrust.co.za

Get certified

Certification by the world's first halaal certifier, recognised in more than 100 countries.

Three paths

Where are you?

  1. I am ready to apply

    • Your business registration and operating details
    • Product specifications or menu information
    • Supplier documents (we can help you get them)
    Apply online
  2. I am interested, but need more information

    • Realistic timelines for your sector
    • Any changes your operation needs
    • How certification will affect your operation
    Ask a specialist to contact me
  3. I need more time to decide

    • What certification asks of you
    • Who we certify
    Read before you apply
Why certify

More than a logo

The MJC halaal logo removes doubt at the point of purchase: customers choose you, not just once, but again and again.

Every applicant gets a dedicated case manager, not a chatbot, and inspections are done in person by trained professionals.

  • Greater credibility in local and export markets
  • Less risk of your certificate being rejected
  • A consistent audit method
  • Recognised governance structures
  • Confidence for regulators and trading partners
Before you apply

Who can apply

Any business that wants to give its Muslim customers the assurance that what it makes, sells or serves is halaal.

Who should not apply: A business that does not wish to meet all the requirements and conditions for halaal certification, or premises where pigs or their by-products are produced, processed, stored or sold.

Once every requirement is met, you receive an MJC halaal certificate with your own HT number. It is valid for one year and renewable each year.

What certification asks of you

  • Full halaal control by the MJC Halaal Trust over the certified section, plant or premises.
  • An inspection of your premises, and any changes needed to make them fit for halaal control.
  • Health, hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards met, with copies of your certificates.
  • Islamic cleansing of equipment, utensils, chillers and cold rooms, under MJC supervision.
Our schemes

Who we certify

AbattoirCattle, sheep, poultry, ostrich and other slaughterhouses
Brand SpecificA brand, wherever it is made
Distribution CentreStorage, logistics and distribution
Food OutletRestaurants, cafés, takeaways, bakeries, butcheries, caterers
Home-BasedFood made at home for sale
IMEXImports and exports
Production PlantManufacturing and processing plants
SupermarketIncluding in-store butcheries, delis, bakeries and hot foods

Beyond food. We certify today: food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, cleaning chemicals, packaging.

How it works

Seven stages, all online

Usually 15 to 20 business days, once your documents are complete.

  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.