TGHA North America
Halal certification for businesses entering North American
and global markets.
TGHA helps manufacturers and brands meet halal requirements through rigorous assessment, documentation review, on-site auditing and ongoing surveillance — under internationally accredited certification schemes.
on a food manufacturing line
From your North American facility
To global
market access.
- Audit evidence
- Documentation
- Recognition
- Border-ready certification
Serving the United States, Mexico and Canada · Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$4T+
Global halal consumer market
Industry estimate — figure to be confirmed by TGHA
North America
A growing halal segment across the US, Mexico and Canada
Regional opportunity — sizing under review
Internationally recognised
Certification issued under internationally accredited schemes
Recognition varies by scheme and destination market
10+ industries
From food and ingredients to pharmaceuticals and personal care
Based on TGHA's published certification scopes
Multi-region
Client operations supported across four continents
Country list to be confirmed by TGHA
New to halal certification
What is halal certification, and why does it matter to your business?
If halal is unfamiliar territory for your company, start here. Three things explain most of it.
What halal certification means
Halal is an Arabic term meaning permissible. In practice, certification is an independent verification that a product — and the ingredients, suppliers, equipment and processes behind it — conforms to a defined halal standard. The audit model will feel familiar to any company that already runs a kosher, organic or food-safety scheme.
Why businesses pursue it
Most markets in the Gulf and Southeast Asia require halal certification by regulation before a product can clear customs, and a growing number of North American retailers, distributors and food-service groups request it from suppliers. Certification is a market-access document, not a marketing badge.
What the process requires
You provide product and process detail, ingredient specifications and supplier declarations. TGHA reviews the documentation, audits the site, and — where the standard is met — issues a certificate with a defined scope and validity period, maintained through scheduled surveillance.
Where tradition meets assurance
An international certification body, now working directly with North American manufacturers
The Global Halall Approval (TGHA) audits manufacturers and service providers and issues certification that holds up in the markets they trade into. The standard does not change by geography — what changes is how close we work with you to reach it.
“Our team is committed to ensuring halal integrity in every step of the certification process — not just at the moment the certificate is signed.”
The TGHA seal signals that a defined scope was assessed, audited and approved under an accredited scheme — and that it remains under surveillance. Verify a certificate.
Certification process
Eight defined stages, from application to surveillance
A transparent staged process with stated evidence requirements at every step, so nothing about the assessment is a moving target.
- 01
Application Submission
You submit product, process and site details. We scope the audit against the applicable halal standard.
- 02
Application Review
Our technical team reviews eligibility, standard selection and the competence required for your sector.
- 03
Certification Agreement
Scope, obligations, timelines and fees are formalised in a signed certification agreement.
- 04
Document Review / Stage-1 Audit
Halal control system documentation, ingredient dossiers and supplier declarations are verified.
- 05
Stage-2 Certification Audit
On-site audit of production, segregation, sanitation, slaughter practice and traceability.
- 06
Certification Review & Decision
An independent reviewer, uninvolved in the audit, makes the certification decision.
- 07
Certificate Issuance
The halal certificate is issued with a defined scope, validity period and mark-usage licence.
- 08
Surveillance & Ongoing Compliance
Scheduled and unannounced surveillance audits keep the certificate live and defensible.
North American industries served
Who we certify across the US, Mexico and Canada
Certification scopes covering manufacturers, brand owners and the supply chain around them.
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Ingredient and flavor companies
- Supplement and nutraceutical brands
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Slaughterhouses and meat processors
- Importers, exporters and distributors
- Co-manufacturers and contract packers
Why businesses choose TGHA
Certification built to survive scrutiny
Halal certificates differ in the weight they carry. These are the things worth asking any certification body about.
Accredited, not self-declared
Certificates are issued under recognised accreditation, so their standing can be traced back to an accrediting authority rather than to our own claim.
A defined, staged process
Eight documented stages with stated evidence requirements at each step. You know what is being assessed and when.
Built for export
Scheme selection is mapped to the destination markets you actually ship into, so the certificate is fit for the border it has to cross.
Maintained over time
Scheduled surveillance keeps the certificate current as formulations, suppliers and production lines change.
Multi-sector technical depth
Auditors qualified across food, ingredients, slaughter, personal care, healthcare and pharmaceutical scopes.
One point of contact
A named certification specialist coordinates scoping, audit scheduling and renewals for your North American operations.
Accreditation and recognition
Who recognises TGHA certification
Accreditation bodies and government authorities associated with TGHA's certification schemes. Recognition applies per scheme and destination market — we confirm the applicable route during scoping.
IMANOR
Morocco
MPI
New Zealand
MOIAT
United Arab Emirates
CICOT
Thailand
GCC Accreditation
Gulf Cooperation Council
ENAS
Emirates National Accreditation
MUIS
Singapore
MoMAA
Kingdom of Bahrain
Ministry of Agriculture
Lebanese Republic
Ministry of Public Health
Regional
North American FAQ
Questions we are asked first
- How long does certification take?
- A single-site application with complete documentation typically moves from submission to decision in a matter of weeks. Multi-site, slaughter and pharmaceutical scopes take longer because the evidence set is larger and the on-site audit is broader. You receive an indicative timeline after application review.
- What documents are required?
- A product and process description, a full ingredient list with specifications, supplier declarations or certificates for animal-derived and critical materials, cleaning and sanitation procedures, and your existing quality or food-safety documentation. We issue a scope-specific checklist so nothing is guessed at.
- Which industries can apply?
- Food and beverage, ingredients and flavors, supplements and nutraceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, slaughter and meat processing, animal feed, cleaning products used in halal facilities, and the importers, distributors and co-manufacturers that serve them.
- Does certification support exports?
- That is its primary commercial function. Scheme and standard selection are matched to your destination markets, because requirements differ between Gulf, Southeast Asian and other importing jurisdictions. Confirm the specific requirement with your importer or buyer before scoping.
- What happens during an audit?
- A document review comes first, covering your halal control system and ingredient dossiers. The on-site audit then examines production flow, segregation, sanitation, storage, labelling and traceability — and, for slaughter facilities, slaughter practice and supervision. Findings are documented and you are given a window to close them.
- How are renewals and surveillance handled?
- Certificates carry a defined validity period and are maintained through scheduled surveillance audits, with unannounced visits possible under some schemes. Material changes to formulation, suppliers or production sites must be notified so the scope stays accurate.
Ready to explore halal certification?
Tell us what you make and where you sell it. A certification specialist will map the scheme, scope and audit plan for your US, Mexico or Canada operations.