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Two-Day Specialized Online Training on

Halal Lead Auditor & Inspection

November 21 – 22, 2024

Two-Day Specialized Online Training on

Halal Lead Auditor & Inspection

November 21 – 22, 2024

Event Summary

About Halal Research Council:

Halal Research Council is an organization working globally on Halal certifications in order to cater the needs of food and nutrition agencies and side by side non - food agencies especially in the FMCG sectors. Halal Research Council certifies products through expert evaluation, scrutinizing ingredients, supply chains, chemical composition, and Shariah compliance. Led by a Shariah Supervisory Board, Food Technologists, Chemical Engineers, and R&D Professionals ensure highest Halal standards.

About Halal Industry

The global halal industry is growing rapidly across multiple sectors, driven by increasing consumer demand, technological advancements, and ethical considerations. With the expansion of halal certification, innovative products, and services like halal tourism, the industry is becoming more diverse and integrated into the global economy. However, challenges such as certification standardization and ensuring sustainability need to be addressed to fully unlock the potential of this burgeoning market.

Training Contents

Two-Day Specialized Online Training on Halal Lead Auditor & Inspection

Introduction to Halal Concepts

  • Understanding Halal and Haram Principles in Islam
  • Significance of Halal Certification in various Industries (Food, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, etc.)
  • Global Halal Market trends and Growth

Halal Standards and Regulations

  • Overview of key Halal Standards: OIC/SMIIC, GSO, and others
  • Understanding Country-Specific and Global Halal Requirements

Halal Certification Process

  • Steps involved in the Halal Certification Process: Application, review, inspection, certification, and follow-up
  • Key documents required for Certification (ingredient lists, facility layout, etc.)
  • Monitoring and Maintaining Halal Compliance after Certification

Role of a Halal Lead Auditor, Guidelines and Methodologies

  • Responsibilities and Ethical Considerations for Halal Auditors
  • Conducting Audits impartially and Ensuring Confidentiality
  • ISO 19011: Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
  • Types of Audits: Internal (first-party), Supplier (second-party), and Certification (third-party)
  • Audit Scope, Objectives, and Audit Plan Development

Halal Assurance System (HAS)

  • Elements of the Halal Assurance System
  • Developing a Halal Assurance Plan (HAP)
  • Risk Management Strategies within the Halal Supply Chain

Halal Inspection Procedures

  • Inspection of Food Processing Facilities, Slaughterhouses, and manufacturing Plants
  • Inspecting non-Food products (Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care items)
  • Verifying Halal Status of Raw Materials, Additives, and Processing Aids

Pre-Audit Planning and Documentation

  • Preparing an Audit Plan and Checklist
  • Reviewing relevant Documents before conducting Audits
  • Communicating Audit Objectives with Clients

On-Site Audit Techniques

  • Facility Inspection: Assessing cleanliness, Separation from Haram materials, and Operational procedures
  • Interviews with Management and Staff to verify adherence to Halal Practices
  • Reviewing records of Ingredients, Sources, and Processing Methods
  • Identifying and Reporting non-conformities

Sampling, Testing, Verification and Audit Reporting

  • Select product samples for Laboratory testing
  • Test for contamination or non-Halal Substances
  • Verify certificates for Halal-sourced Ingredients and Products
  • Audit Reports: Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
  • Follow-up Audits to ensure Compliance

Risk Management in Halal Audits

  • Identifying Potential Risks in the Halal Supply Chain (cross-contamination, improper handling, etc.)
  • Corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies
  • Managing critical non-conformities during audits

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Head Office
98A Sunflower Society, J1 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan

+92 331 9360000

+92 42 359 130 96 – 98

+92 42 359 130 97

info@halalrc.org

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